Porth Trecastell

Bay in Anglesey

Wales

Porth Trecastell

View to Rhosneigr Taken from the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path north of Cable Bay. Part of the path can be seen in the photograph and Rhosneigr lies distant. — View to Rhosneigr Credit: David Bremner

Porth Trecastell, also known as Cable Bay, is a picturesque beach located on the west coast of Anglesey, Wales. With its pristine sandy shore and clear turquoise waters, it attracts both locals and tourists alike.

The bay is surrounded by stunning cliffs and rocky outcrops, providing a sense of seclusion and tranquility. It is a popular spot for various outdoor activities, including swimming, surfing, and kayaking. The gently sloping beach makes it ideal for families and children to play and explore.

Porth Trecastell is known for its unique feature of a cable line stretching across the bay. This cable was originally used to transport limestone from the nearby quarries to ships waiting offshore. Nowadays, it adds a touch of historical interest to the bay's landscape.

The beach is backed by a large car park and has well-maintained facilities, including toilets and a café. There are also several walking trails that start from Porth Trecastell, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding coastal areas and enjoy breathtaking views of the Irish Sea.

The bay is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it is home to a variety of wildlife and seabirds. It is not uncommon to spot dolphins and seals swimming offshore, adding to the bay's natural charm.

Overall, Porth Trecastell offers a perfect combination of natural beauty, recreational activities, and historical significance, making it a must-visit destination on Anglesey's coast.

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View to Rhosneigr Taken from the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path north of Cable Bay. Part of the path can be seen in the photograph and Rhosneigr lies distant.

View to Rhosneigr

Taken from the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path north of Cable Bay. Part of the path can be seen in the photograph and Rhosneigr lies distant.

Porth Trecastell or Cable Bay A lovely spot we have visited several times over quite a few years.

Porth Trecastell or Cable Bay

A lovely spot we have visited several times over quite a few years.

A View at Porth Trecastell A lovely spot on the west side of Anglesey.

A View at Porth Trecastell

A lovely spot on the west side of Anglesey.

Barclodiad y Gawres Neolithic Passage Grave <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=1492" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=1492">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Barclodiad y Gawres Neolithic Passage Grave

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A4080 Merddyn-y-bit A small house at the junction of the A4080 and a minor road joining from the north.

A4080 Merddyn-y-bit

A small house at the junction of the A4080 and a minor road joining from the north.

Car Park, Porth Trecastell The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.

Car Park, Porth Trecastell

The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.

Tyn Towyn An early eighteenth-century single-storey labourers cottage set back from the west side of the A4080 (Aberffraw to Rhosneigr) road in an isolated location at the southeast side of Porth Nobla. It is a Grade II listed building (Cadw reference 5274 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&amp;id=5274" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&amp;id=5274">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ). Now used as self-catering holiday accommodation.

Tyn Towyn

An early eighteenth-century single-storey labourers cottage set back from the west side of the A4080 (Aberffraw to Rhosneigr) road in an isolated location at the southeast side of Porth Nobla. It is a Grade II listed building (Cadw reference 5274 Link

). Now used as self-catering holiday accommodation.

A4080 near Llanfaelog The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.

A4080 near Llanfaelog

The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.

Junction on the A4080 near Anglesey Circuit

Junction on the A4080 near Anglesey Circuit

Merddyn-y-bit

Merddyn-y-bit

Golygfa tuag at Rhosneigr The view towards Rhosneigr from the headland of Barclodiad y Gawres.

Golygfa tuag at Rhosneigr

The view towards Rhosneigr from the headland of Barclodiad y Gawres.

Porth Terfyn with Porth Trecastell behind

Porth Terfyn with Porth Trecastell behind

Beach at Porth Trecastell

Beach at Porth Trecastell

St Mary's Church, Llangwyfan The Victorian replacement for the original parish church.

St Mary's Church, Llangwyfan

The Victorian replacement for the original parish church.

Walking the dog on a damp day Just a few hardy dog walkers were braving the elements on a damp and windy day at Traeth Llydan.

Walking the dog on a damp day

Just a few hardy dog walkers were braving the elements on a damp and windy day at Traeth Llydan.

Porth Trecastell from car park Off A4080 road

Porth Trecastell from car park

Off A4080 road

Porth Trecastell information board

Porth Trecastell information board

A4080 at Porth Trecastell Looking towards Aberffraw

A4080 at Porth Trecastell

Looking towards Aberffraw

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Porth Trecastell is located at Grid Ref: SH3370 (Lat: 53.206424, Lng: -4.5010586)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

///stacks.windmills.zinc. Near Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey

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Porth Trecastell

Alt Name En: Porth Trecastell

Name Cy: Porth Trecastell

Name En: Cable Bay

Natural: bay

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