Broad Water

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Merionethshire

Wales

Broad Water

Minor road towards Bryncrug — Minor road towards Bryncrug Credit: Steven Brown

Broad Water is a coastal marshland located in Merionethshire, Wales. It is situated near the village of Llanbedr and boasts an extensive area of saltings, making it a unique and diverse ecosystem.

The marshland is characterized by its flat and low-lying terrain, which is predominantly covered by salt-tolerant plants and grasses. These saltings are formed by the deposition of salt and sediments carried by the tides from the nearby sea. The area is subject to regular flooding during high tides, allowing for the formation of tidal creeks and channels that contribute to the rich biodiversity of the habitat.

Broad Water is an important site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts due to its status as a Special Protection Area and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It provides a crucial habitat for a wide range of bird species, particularly during the winter months when it becomes a sanctuary for migratory birds. The marshland is home to various wading birds such as curlews, redshanks, and oystercatchers, as well as ducks, geese, and swans.

In addition to its avian inhabitants, Broad Water supports a variety of other wildlife. The saltmarshes are home to numerous species of invertebrates and insects, which in turn attract small mammals and reptiles. The area also hosts a diverse array of plant life, including sea lavender, thrift, and sea aster, which contribute to the vibrant colors and textures of the landscape.

Overall, Broad Water is a valuable and ecologically significant coastal marshland, providing a haven for a wide range of wildlife and offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the beauty and diversity of this fragile ecosystem.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.602958/-4.1009748 or Grid Reference SH5702. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road towards Bryncrug

Minor road towards Bryncrug

Minor road Tal-y-gareg

Minor road Tal-y-gareg

Entrance to Tonfanau Quarry

Entrance to Tonfanau Quarry

Road at Tonfanau Army Camp (disused)

Road at Tonfanau Army Camp (disused)

Promenade and sea defences at Tywyn

Promenade and sea defences at Tywyn

Groyne on the beach at Tywyn

Groyne on the beach at Tywyn

Beach and sea defences at Tywyn

Beach and sea defences at Tywyn

Promenade and beach at Tywyn

Promenade and beach at Tywyn

Promenade and beach at Tywyn

Promenade and beach at Tywyn

The Magic Lantern Cinema - Tywyn The Magic Lantern has been there since 1893. First built as the town assembly rooms, it was used for badminton practice and variety performances.
It would appear films have been shown there since 1900.
There is an interesting photo of the cinema and the adjacent hotel - Corbett and Raven Hotel <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6963001">SH5800 : Corbett Arms, Tywyn</a> on the cinemas website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.tywyncinema.co.uk/about" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.tywyncinema.co.uk/about">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>

The Magic Lantern Cinema - Tywyn

The Magic Lantern has been there since 1893. First built as the town assembly rooms, it was used for badminton practice and variety performances. It would appear films have been shown there since 1900. There is an interesting photo of the cinema and the adjacent hotel - Corbett and Raven Hotel SH5800 : Corbett Arms, Tywyn on the cinemas website Link

St Cadfan's church - Tywyn The church dates from the 11th Century; its Norman structure and the famous stone inside the church inscribed with the oldest-known Welsh writing attract visitors from all over the world. The origins of the church go back to the 6th Century when St Cadfan established a hermitage and church following his arrival in Tywyn in about 516 A.D. In 2016, saw the celebration of 1500 years since Cadfan and his friends arrived at Tywyn. The first church they built was probably in wattle and daub. Subsequent churches were built in wood and perhaps even in stone before the current Norman building. (courtesy of Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area.)
Anglican (Church in Wales), previously a Catholic church which ended mid 16th Century

St Cadfan's church - Tywyn

The church dates from the 11th Century; its Norman structure and the famous stone inside the church inscribed with the oldest-known Welsh writing attract visitors from all over the world. The origins of the church go back to the 6th Century when St Cadfan established a hermitage and church following his arrival in Tywyn in about 516 A.D. In 2016, saw the celebration of 1500 years since Cadfan and his friends arrived at Tywyn. The first church they built was probably in wattle and daub. Subsequent churches were built in wood and perhaps even in stone before the current Norman building. (courtesy of Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area.) Anglican (Church in Wales), previously a Catholic church which ended mid 16th Century

Benchmark BM 0342 S in Tywyn At St Cadfan&#039;s Church Tywyn.

Benchmark BM 0342 S in Tywyn

At St Cadfan's Church Tywyn.

The Market Hall in Tywyn Now a cafe.
This building was completed in 1898, replacing a market hall from the 1860s. The new hall was proposed in March 1892 but progress was slow, despite local entrepreneur and MP John Corbett offering £500 towards the project and donating the site. In 1894 the council agreed to borrow £700 for the project.

The Market Hall in Tywyn

Now a cafe. This building was completed in 1898, replacing a market hall from the 1860s. The new hall was proposed in March 1892 but progress was slow, despite local entrepreneur and MP John Corbett offering £500 towards the project and donating the site. In 1894 the council agreed to borrow £700 for the project.

St Cadfan's Church - Tywyn The church dates from the 11th Century; its Norman structure and the famous stone inside the church inscribed with the oldest-known Welsh writing attract visitors from all over the world. The origins of the church go back to the 6th Century when St Cadfan established a hermitage and church following his arrival in Tywyn in about 516 A.D. In 2016, saw the celebration of 1500 years since Cadfan and his friends arrived at Tywyn. The first church they built was probably in wattle and daub. Subsequent churches were built in wood and perhaps even in stone before the current Norman building. (courtesy of Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area.)
Anglican (Church in Wales), previously a Catholic church which ended mid 16th Century

St Cadfan's Church - Tywyn

The church dates from the 11th Century; its Norman structure and the famous stone inside the church inscribed with the oldest-known Welsh writing attract visitors from all over the world. The origins of the church go back to the 6th Century when St Cadfan established a hermitage and church following his arrival in Tywyn in about 516 A.D. In 2016, saw the celebration of 1500 years since Cadfan and his friends arrived at Tywyn. The first church they built was probably in wattle and daub. Subsequent churches were built in wood and perhaps even in stone before the current Norman building. (courtesy of Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area.) Anglican (Church in Wales), previously a Catholic church which ended mid 16th Century

Tywyn Market Hall The market hall was built in 1898 to celebrate Queen Victoria&#039;s Diamond Jubilee.
The hall replaced an older building from the 1860s, and was planned to be built in 1892. This is adjacent to the parish church of St. Cadfan, and now houses the Retreat Bar and Café and Clock Tower Book store.

Tywyn Market Hall

The market hall was built in 1898 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The hall replaced an older building from the 1860s, and was planned to be built in 1892. This is adjacent to the parish church of St. Cadfan, and now houses the Retreat Bar and Café and Clock Tower Book store.

The Magic Lantern Cinema (Tywyn) Taken from the A493 road, this late Victorian building was built as the Assembly Room in 1893 on No. 6a Corbet Square. The red paint was added on the building in recent years, and this is the only cinema operating in Tywyn.

The Magic Lantern Cinema (Tywyn)

Taken from the A493 road, this late Victorian building was built as the Assembly Room in 1893 on No. 6a Corbet Square. The red paint was added on the building in recent years, and this is the only cinema operating in Tywyn.

Beach at Tywyn Here is the seaside at Tywyn, with the sand beach seen in the distance.

Beach at Tywyn

Here is the seaside at Tywyn, with the sand beach seen in the distance.

Houses by the promenade at Tywyn These five colourful houses are placed by the promenade at Tywyn beach.

Houses by the promenade at Tywyn

These five colourful houses are placed by the promenade at Tywyn beach.

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Broad Water is located at Grid Ref: SH5702 (Lat: 52.602958, Lng: -4.1009748)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Broad Water

Natural: bay

Wikidata: Q4971987

Wikipedia: en:Broad Water

Lat/Long: 52.6038236/-4.0997153

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