Porthygwichiaid

Bay in Anglesey

Wales

Porthygwichiaid

Ynys Dulas With its prominent tower, seen from the mainland of Anglesey near Bryn Fuches. — Ynys Dulas Credit: David Purchase

Porthygwichiaid Bay is a picturesque coastal area located on the western coast of Anglesey, an island in North Wales. Situated near the village of Aberffraw, the bay offers a tranquil and unspoiled environment for visitors to enjoy.

The bay is known for its stunning sandy beach, which stretches for approximately two miles and is backed by dunes and rolling hills. The sand is golden in color and is often dotted with seashells, making it a popular spot for beachcombing and shell collecting. The beach is also a great place for sunbathing, picnicking, and playing beach games.

The bay is relatively secluded, making it ideal for those seeking a quiet and peaceful retreat. It is not uncommon to find yourself the only person on the beach, especially during weekdays or outside of the peak tourist season. The lack of crowds adds to the bay's charm and makes it a perfect spot for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

Porthygwichiaid Bay is also a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. The calm and clear waters of the bay are ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Fishing is also a popular activity, with anglers often seen casting their lines from the beach.

Visitors to Porthygwichiaid Bay can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the nearby Llanddwyn Island, which can be reached by foot during low tide. The bay is easily accessible by road, with a small car park available for visitors.

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Porthygwichiaid Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.399499/-4.2742071 or Grid Reference SH4891. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ynys Dulas

With its prominent tower, seen from the mainland of Anglesey near Bryn Fuches.

David Purchase

Ynys Dulas, Anglesey

Taken from SH488882, this picture shows Ynys Dulas, an island in Dulas Bay, Anglesey. The tower on the island was built and stocked to provide food and shelter to shipwrecked mariners.

Keith Williamson

The tower on Ynys Dulas, north east coast of Anglesey

The north west side of Ynys Dulas can be approached in fairly deep water (but keep an eye out for submerged rocks!). This visit was at low water on neap tides.

Ian Warburton

Awaiting pilots in a choppy sea north of Ynys Dulas

Eric Jones

Ynys Dulas from Point Lynas with Snowdonia in the background

The tower on the reef was built on the orders of the wife of the owner of the Llys Dulas estate to provide refuge for shipwrecked mariners.

Eric Jones

View of Ynys Dulas from coastal path, Dulas

Meirion

Ynys Dulas from Traeth yr Ora

If you squint a little it is almost Grecian. The tower was built in the 1920s by Lady Dorina Neave, a local aristo, to save shipwrecked seamen (by providing shelter, and food was also stocked there).

Jeremy Bolwell