Port Eynon

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Port Eynon

Old stile Above Overton on The Gower. Many more in better condition to go.
Old stile Credit: John Duckfield

Port Eynon is a charming coastal village located on the southern tip of the Gower Peninsula in Glamorgan, Wales. It is situated within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers visitors a picturesque setting with stunning natural landscapes.

The village is renowned for its beautiful sandy beach, which stretches for miles and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and various water sports activities, attracting surfers and kayakers throughout the year. The area is also known for its stunning coastal walks, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and rock formations.

Port Eynon boasts a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to prehistoric times. The village played a significant role during the medieval period as a focal point for trade and fishing. Today, visitors can explore the remains of the medieval salt house, which served as a vital industry in the past.

In terms of amenities, Port Eynon offers a range of accommodation options, including holiday cottages, campsites, and bed and breakfasts. The village also features a selection of shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing visitors with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Additionally, there is a well-equipped beachfront promenade with facilities such as public toilets and ample parking.

Port Eynon is an idyllic destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst stunning natural beauty. Its combination of a beautiful beach, scenic walks, and historical significance make it a must-visit location for anyone exploring the Gower Peninsula.

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Port Eynon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.545718/-4.21442 or Grid Reference SS4685. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old stile Above Overton on The Gower. Many more in better condition to go.
Old stile
Above Overton on The Gower. Many more in better condition to go.
Culver Hole, Porteynon Er y cysyllir 'Culver Hole' gyda smyglwyr y gwir plaen amdani yw taw colomendy ydoedd. Oddi fewn ceir rhesi o flychau nythu a fu'n gartref i gannoedd o golomenod. Fe'i hadeiladwyd yn ystod y canol oesoedd er sicrhau cyflenwad parod o wyau a chig i'r ford. Credir bod 'Culver' yn air Hen Saesneg am golomen. Mae'r safle bellach o dan ofal yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol. 

Despite being associated with smuggling 'Culver Hole' is in fact a dovecote. It was built during the middle ages to provide fresh eggs and meat for the table. The interior has 30 tiers of nesting boxes which would have been home to hundreds of pigeons. It is believed that 'Culver' is an Old English word meaning dove or pigeon. The structure is now under the care of the National Trust.
Culver Hole, Porteynon
Er y cysyllir 'Culver Hole' gyda smyglwyr y gwir plaen amdani yw taw colomendy ydoedd. Oddi fewn ceir rhesi o flychau nythu a fu'n gartref i gannoedd o golomenod. Fe'i hadeiladwyd yn ystod y canol oesoedd er sicrhau cyflenwad parod o wyau a chig i'r ford. Credir bod 'Culver' yn air Hen Saesneg am golomen. Mae'r safle bellach o dan ofal yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol. Despite being associated with smuggling 'Culver Hole' is in fact a dovecote. It was built during the middle ages to provide fresh eggs and meat for the table. The interior has 30 tiers of nesting boxes which would have been home to hundreds of pigeons. It is believed that 'Culver' is an Old English word meaning dove or pigeon. The structure is now under the care of the National Trust.
Port Eynon shops and caravan site
Port Eynon shops and caravan site
Holiday homes at Port Eynon
Holiday homes at Port Eynon
Western Slade Farm Track Western Slade farm track looking towards Slade.
Western Slade Farm Track
Western Slade farm track looking towards Slade.
Western Slade Farm Footpath through Western Slade Farm.
Western Slade Farm
Footpath through Western Slade Farm.
Stone stile
Stone stile
Track Track & footpath along side The Beeches.
Track
Track & footpath along side The Beeches.
Llwybr The Beeches Path Sticil ar lwybr cyhoeddus yn arwain o Ffarm The Beeches ay Hangman's Cross.

A stile on a public footpath linking The Beeches Farm with Hangman's Cross.
Llwybr The Beeches Path
Sticil ar lwybr cyhoeddus yn arwain o Ffarm The Beeches ay Hangman's Cross. A stile on a public footpath linking The Beeches Farm with Hangman's Cross.
Tafarn y Ship Inn, Poteynon. Tafarn y Ship ym Mhortheinon.

The Ship Inn at Porteynon.
Tafarn y Ship Inn, Poteynon.
Tafarn y Ship ym Mhortheinon. The Ship Inn at Porteynon.
Port Eynon
Port Eynon
Port Eynon Beach
Port Eynon Beach
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on New House Farm. It marks a point 38.323m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on New House Farm. It marks a point 38.323m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on a wall to the east of the road. It marks a point 58.037m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on a wall to the east of the road. It marks a point 58.037m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the porch of St Cadoc's Church. It marks a point 20.089m above mean sea level. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4017100" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4017100">Link</a>
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the porch of St Cadoc's Church. It marks a point 20.089m above mean sea level. Link
St Cadoc's Church There is an OS cut mark on the porch. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4017099" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4017099">Link</a>
St Cadoc's Church
There is an OS cut mark on the porch. Link
A4118 at Moor Corner Farm
A4118 at Moor Corner Farm
Port Eynon car park and bay beyond
Port Eynon car park and bay beyond
Show me another place!

Port Eynon is located at Grid Ref: SS4685 (Lat: 51.545718, Lng: -4.21442)

Unitary Authority: Swansea

Police Authority: South Wales

Also known as: Port Einon, Port-Eynon

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.545718,-4.21442
Overton
Note: 'Owrtyn' is for an Overton near Wrexham. There is no official name:cy for this one. https://www.comisiynyddygymraeg.cymru/enwau-lleoedd-safonol-cymru
Place: village
Wikipedia: en:Overton, Swansea
Lat/Long: 51.5450638/-4.2198927
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 51.5427758/-4.2101696
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.5422524/-4.2104786
Toilets
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: https://swansea.gov.uk/publictoilets
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5444484/-4.2108781
Bus Stop
Port Eynon Terminus
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50470
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Port Eynon Terminus
Naptan NaptanCode: swamgap
Naptan ShortCommonName: Port Eynon Tourist Information Office
Naptan Street: A4118
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.5452091/-4.2112318
Bus Stop
Overton Turn
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5810AWC50471
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Overton Turn
Naptan NaptanCode: swajmtg
Naptan Street: A4118
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.5476656/-4.2159038
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.547971/-4.219538
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.547992/-4.219479
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.548685/-4.218297
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.549245/-4.218351
Fast Food
The Captains Table
Addr City: Port Eynon
Addr Postcode: SA3 1NN
Check Date: 2023-08-24
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Drive Through: no
Fhrs Id: 99475
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5447003/-4.2103927
Traffic Calming: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5453892/-4.2114469
Narrow: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5452897/-4.2112312
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.5442566/-4.2105108
Crossing: informal
Lat/Long: 51.5444168/-4.2105908
Fast Food
The Seafarer
Addr Postcode: SA3 1NN
Check Date: 2023-08-24
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Drive Through: no
Fhrs Id: 60609
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5447854/-4.2101782
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 51.544345/-4.2099448
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 51.5444785/-4.2106797
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.5442766/-4.2105751
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 51.5438297/-4.2095983
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 51.5444084/-4.2107709
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.5444184/-4.2107066
Waste Basket
Check Date: 2023-08-24
Lat/Long: 51.5442216/-4.2112886
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 51.5442567/-4.2100893
Waste Basket
Check Date: 2023-08-24
Lat/Long: 51.5445602/-4.2104732
Port Eynon
Place: village
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q7230620
Lat/Long: 51.5480783/-4.2111077
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.5436127/-4.2147067
Lifeboatmen’s Memorial
Description: A life-sized marble sculpture of a lifeboat crewman standing on a granite base and set in the wall of St Cattwg's church. A memorial dedicated to the three members of crew of lifeboat 'Janet' who died during a rescue attempt on New Years Day, 1916.
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 51.5463144/-4.2122309
Ice Cream
Smugglers Gift Shop
Check Date: 2023-08-24
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 51.5447816/-4.2106197
Culver House Hotel
Addr City: Port Eynon
Smoking: outside
Tourism: hotel
Website: https://culverhousehotel.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.5461186/-4.209081
The Beach House Surf Shop
Addr City: Port Eynon
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 51.5452676/-4.2110376
Restaurant
The Smugglers Haunt
Addr City: Port Eynon
Addr Postcode: SA3 1NN
Check Date: 2023-08-24
Cuisine: regional;pizza
Fhrs Id: 63655
Note: http://www.smugglershaunt.com/ can't be reached on 25.4.2024.
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 51.544944/-4.2107748
Information: route_marker
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.5428656/-4.2097165
Carreglwyd Caravan & Camping Site
Addr City: Port Eynon
Addr Postcode: SA3 1NN
Caravans: yes
Phone: +44 1792 390795
Tents: yes
Tourism: camp_site
Website: https://www.porteynon.com/
Lat/Long: 51.5442109/-4.2116222
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.5450296/-4.2199279
Community Centre
Lat/Long: 51.5463896/-4.2108896
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5468595/-4.2120021
Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5470484/-4.213407
Direction: ENE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 20
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5451886/-4.2101859
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5453294/-4.2103344
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5452957/-4.210476
Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.546013/-4.2104064
Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5460709/-4.2104607
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5472342/-4.2141205
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5463617/-4.213224
Direction: SSE
Fixme: not at all sure of these as only 4 m on long axis
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5469132/-4.2132395
Direction: SSE
Fixme: not at all sure of these as only 4 m on long axis
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5468882/-4.2133705
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 9
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5473965/-4.2114315
Direction: N
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5474828/-4.2116153
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5474394/-4.2115891
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 20
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.5481187/-4.2108862
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