Borth Fawr

Bay in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Borth Fawr

Abersoch Harbour — Abersoch Harbour Credit: Anthony Parkes

Borth Fawr, located in the county of Caernarfonshire, Wales, is a small bay renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Situated on the northern coast of Wales, the bay is nestled between the towns of Caernarfon and Pwllheli. Borth Fawr is bordered by the Irish Sea, offering stunning views of the expansive water and the surrounding countryside.

The bay is characterized by its picturesque sandy beach, which stretches for approximately 2 miles along the coast. This beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, attracting visitors with its tranquil atmosphere and opportunities for recreational activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking.

Borth Fawr also holds historical significance, as it was once a thriving port during the 19th century. The bay was a hub for the slate industry, with numerous slate quarries operating in the nearby hills. The remnants of this industrial heritage can still be seen today, with old quarry buildings and structures dotting the landscape.

In addition to its natural beauty and historical importance, Borth Fawr is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The bay and its surrounding areas provide habitats for various bird species, including oystercatchers, curlews, and sandpipers. The nearby marshland is filled with unique plant species, adding to the bay's ecological richness.

Overall, Borth Fawr offers visitors a combination of stunning natural landscapes, a rich history, and abundant wildlife, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the Caernarfonshire region of Wales.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.816765/-4.4948085 or Grid Reference SH3127. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Abersoch Harbour

Abersoch Harbour

The harbour, Abersoch in 1987 The Harbour Hotel <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/638147" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/638147">Link</a> is the white painted building in the middle of the view

The harbour, Abersoch in 1987

The Harbour Hotel Link is the white painted building in the middle of the view

Low Water Spring At Spring tides the bay empties. This picture was taken from the top Cae Du using a telephoto lens

Low Water Spring

At Spring tides the bay empties. This picture was taken from the top Cae Du using a telephoto lens

Keith Pitchforth

Inner harbour, Abersoch The tidal Afon Soch winds through the town of Abersoch, where various leisure craft are moored.

Inner harbour, Abersoch

The tidal Afon Soch winds through the town of Abersoch, where various leisure craft are moored.

Inner harbour, Abersoch The inner harbour, viewed from the bridge over the Afon Soch at high water.

Inner harbour, Abersoch

The inner harbour, viewed from the bridge over the Afon Soch at high water.

Abersoch harbour c1956 Abersoch harbour before commercialisation.

Abersoch harbour c1956

Abersoch harbour before commercialisation.

Mr. R N Whitehouse Deceased

Outfall pipe at Abersoch Evening in Abersoch, looking along the pipe out into St Tudwal&#039;s Road, with the mountains of mid-Wales in the distance.

Outfall pipe at Abersoch

Evening in Abersoch, looking along the pipe out into St Tudwal's Road, with the mountains of mid-Wales in the distance.

Walking the dogs, at Abersoch On the beach to the south of the town.

Walking the dogs, at Abersoch

On the beach to the south of the town.

Groyne, Borth Fawr On the beach at Abersoch, Lleyn Peninsula, looking East.

Groyne, Borth Fawr

On the beach at Abersoch, Lleyn Peninsula, looking East.

Groynes, Borth Fawr On the beach at Abersoch, Lleyn Peninsula, looking east.

Groynes, Borth Fawr

On the beach at Abersoch, Lleyn Peninsula, looking east.

Beach, yachts and houses At Machroes, south of Abersoch, on the Lleyn Peninsula.

Beach, yachts and houses

At Machroes, south of Abersoch, on the Lleyn Peninsula.

Penrhyn Du Low tide on the beach at Machroes, south of Aberdaron, on the Lleyn Peninsula. Headland with old lifeboat station.

Penrhyn Du

Low tide on the beach at Machroes, south of Aberdaron, on the Lleyn Peninsula. Headland with old lifeboat station.

Penrhyn Du, the old lifeboat station Gorse in full yellow flower, and the sky clearing over the mainland, to the east.

Penrhyn Du, the old lifeboat station

Gorse in full yellow flower, and the sky clearing over the mainland, to the east.

Penrhynmawr, farmhouse South east of Machroes, on the Llyn Coastal Path.

Penrhynmawr, farmhouse

South east of Machroes, on the Llyn Coastal Path.

Cim, farmhouse south of Machroes

Cim, farmhouse south of Machroes

Stile over Welsh wall A wall of stone with earth and vegetation.

Stile over Welsh wall

A wall of stone with earth and vegetation.

Cattle, farmland and bungalow Between Sarn Bach and Bwlchtocyn, in the Lleyn Peninsula.Yellow salt bin at roadside.

Cattle, farmland and bungalow

Between Sarn Bach and Bwlchtocyn, in the Lleyn Peninsula.Yellow salt bin at roadside.

Chapel at Bwlchtocyn Dated 1796, with an extension, a porch, in 1912.A single track road leads down towards Abersoch Golf Course.

Chapel at Bwlchtocyn

Dated 1796, with an extension, a porch, in 1912.A single track road leads down towards Abersoch Golf Course.

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Borth Fawr is located at Grid Ref: SH3127 (Lat: 52.816765, Lng: -4.4948085)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Lat/Long: 52.8146772/-4.5013243

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Borth Fawr

Natural: bay

Source: OS Open Names

Wikipedia: en:List of bays of Wales

Lat/Long: 52.816782/-4.4948174

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Porth Bodeilias Caernarfonshire

South Bay Ayrshire

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