Porth Garreg Fawr

Bay in Anglesey

Wales

Porth Garreg Fawr

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

Porth Garreg Fawr is a picturesque bay located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, United Kingdom. It is situated on the western coast of the island, nestled between the villages of Rhoscolyn and Trearddur Bay. The name "Porth Garreg Fawr" translates to "big rocky bay" in Welsh, which aptly describes the bay's unique landscape.

The bay is known for its stunning natural beauty, with its pristine sandy beach stretching over half a mile long. The beach is flanked by towering cliffs on either side, providing a dramatic backdrop to the azure waters of the Irish Sea. At low tide, the bay reveals large expanses of golden sands, perfect for leisurely walks or beachcombing.

Porth Garreg Fawr is a popular spot for water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. The crystal-clear waters offer excellent visibility, allowing visitors to explore the diverse marine life that inhabits the area. The bay is also a haven for birdwatchers, with a variety of seabirds and waders frequenting the area.

Surrounding the bay, there are several walking trails that offer breathtaking views of the coastline and the nearby Holy Island. These paths are ideal for hikers and nature enthusiasts who wish to explore the area's natural beauty.

Overall, Porth Garreg Fawr is a stunning bay that showcases the best of Anglesey's natural landscape. Whether visitors are looking to relax on the beach, enjoy water sports, or simply immerse themselves in nature, this bay offers a serene and idyllic setting.

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Porth Garreg Fawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.383855/-4.2718691 or Grid Reference SH4889. 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