Allt Goch

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Anglesey

Wales

Allt Goch

Coastline above Bull Bay
Coastline above Bull Bay Credit: Richard Hoare

Allt Goch is a prominent headland located on the island of Anglesey in North Wales. Situated on the western coast of the island, it juts out into the Irish Sea, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which reach heights of up to 30 meters (98 feet) above sea level. These cliffs are composed mainly of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by the relentless crashing of waves over centuries.

At the top of Allt Goch, there is a grassy plateau, providing a perfect vantage point to observe the surrounding area. From here, on a clear day, visitors can see as far as the Snowdonia National Park in mainland Wales, as well as the nearby Llyn Peninsula.

The headland is a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a variety of bird species, including gulls, cormorants, and fulmars. Seals can also be spotted swimming in the waters below.

Access to Allt Goch is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading from the nearby village of Rhosneigr. This path, which winds along the coast, offers walkers breathtaking views of the sea and the headland itself.

Overall, Allt Goch is a stunning coastal feature, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and tranquility of Anglesey's western coastline.

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Allt Goch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.424502/-4.3883268 or Grid Reference SH4194. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coastline above Bull Bay
Coastline above Bull Bay
Porth Wen brickworks This view from across the bay shows the brickworks buildings at the base of the cliff and also the winding engine remains on the hilltop to the left. A darker line of vegetation shows the line of the tramway which brought the quartzite from the hilltop quarry down to a crushing house at the back of the works. The silca rich bricks made here were suitable for lining industrial furnaces.
Porth Wen brickworks
This view from across the bay shows the brickworks buildings at the base of the cliff and also the winding engine remains on the hilltop to the left. A darker line of vegetation shows the line of the tramway which brought the quartzite from the hilltop quarry down to a crushing house at the back of the works. The silca rich bricks made here were suitable for lining industrial furnaces.
Coastline east of Porth Wen Walking the coast path eastwards from Cemaes is fairly challenging, with many steep ups and downs, but east of Porth Wen the gradients ease and the path is easy to Bull Bay.
Coastline east of Porth Wen
Walking the coast path eastwards from Cemaes is fairly challenging, with many steep ups and downs, but east of Porth Wen the gradients ease and the path is easy to Bull Bay.
Looking towards Porth Wen brickworks
Looking towards Porth Wen brickworks
Coastline at Bull Bay
Coastline at Bull Bay
Porth-llechog, Bull Bay
Porth-llechog, Bull Bay
Boilers, Porth Wen Brick Works
Boilers, Porth Wen Brick Works
Viewpoint, Bull Bay / Porthllechog, Anglesey A parking area beside the A5025.
Viewpoint, Bull Bay / Porthllechog, Anglesey
A parking area beside the A5025.
Looking to the north-west over Bull Bay, Anglesey Taken from the Anglesey and Wales Coastal Paths.

The following descriptions are provided by N Chadwick.
Looking to the north-west over Bull Bay, Anglesey
Taken from the Anglesey and Wales Coastal Paths. The following descriptions are provided by N Chadwick.
Flower boat at Bull Bay, Anglesey.
Flower boat at Bull Bay, Anglesey.
Standing Stone Near Bryn Llwyd
Standing Stone Near Bryn Llwyd
The Trecastell
The Trecastell
View West From Trwyn Myn
View West From Trwyn Myn
Castell, Bae Porth Wen The farm known as Castell across the bay from the old Porth Wen brickworks.
Castell, Bae Porth Wen
The farm known as Castell across the bay from the old Porth Wen brickworks.
Porth Wen A view of the bay through a window of the old brick works.
Porth Wen
A view of the bay through a window of the old brick works.
Bwa, Porth Wen A natural rock arch by the old brick works.
Bwa, Porth Wen
A natural rock arch by the old brick works.
Former 'Roman Baths', Bull Bay Built originally in the mid C19 as a private tide-fed swimming pool for the Marquess of Anglesey, it was repurposed between the wars into the so-called 'Roman Baths', complete with towers and ornate changing rooms in a vaguely Moorish style (see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.francisfrith.com/bull-bay/bull-bay-roman-baths-c1950_b729330" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.francisfrith.com/bull-bay/bull-bay-roman-baths-c1950_b729330">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> ).
Former 'Roman Baths', Bull Bay
Built originally in the mid C19 as a private tide-fed swimming pool for the Marquess of Anglesey, it was repurposed between the wars into the so-called 'Roman Baths', complete with towers and ornate changing rooms in a vaguely Moorish style (see LinkExternal link ).
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Allt Goch is located at Grid Ref: SH4194 (Lat: 53.424502, Lng: -4.3883268)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

///historic.masts.waistcoat. Near Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey

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Located within 500m of 53.424502,-4.3883268
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Lat/Long: 53.4205592/-4.3901002
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Lat/Long: 53.4207886/-4.3924426
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 53.4245758/-4.3912177
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