Porthgain Harbour
Porthgain Harbour
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Keith J
Llanelli, UK439 contributions
Aug 2021
It's just a beautiful little harbour,unspoiled with a few art galleries and eating places, ( you need to book ahead at this time for food).
You can join the coastal path from the harbour for a scenic walk along the cliffs, go left up the steps (looking out to sea) and you will arrive at the Blue Lagoon. Visit but don't spoil it.
You can join the coastal path from the harbour for a scenic walk along the cliffs, go left up the steps (looking out to sea) and you will arrive at the Blue Lagoon. Visit but don't spoil it.
Written August 28, 2021
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traff58
Bristol, UK56 contributions
Feb 2020
Quite surprised first time I visited. The brick works were unexpected but good for photos. Good place to start or finish a cliff walk. Decent size car park and clean facilities.
Would like to have tried the pub but was travelling alone and chickened out - maybe next year as I intend to return. I believe it is essential to book in season.
Would like to have tried the pub but was travelling alone and chickened out - maybe next year as I intend to return. I believe it is essential to book in season.
Written February 23, 2020
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Terry S
Swinton, UK256 contributions
Jun 2021
On recommendation we visited Porthgain and thoroughly enjoyed the day. It epitomises tranquillity and has lots of places to park, watch and relax. The Shed Bistro and Sloop Inn cater nicely for visitors
Written June 8, 2021
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lesleyy
Cowbridge, UK614 contributions
Sep 2020
A couple we met while on holiday in Fishguard recommended a visit to Porthgain, and we were not disappointed. Our only limitations were that we use Rollator walking frames so could not climb the cliff paths. The brickworks and history were a surprise and very interesting.
Written October 3, 2020
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Alexander Marsden-Jones
Colerne, UK538 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Visited here as part of a tour of Pembrokeshire. Whilst there are some nice shops and pleasant looking cafés, there wasn’t much else happening. Good views from on top of the hillside, but there are nicer views in Pembrokeshire.
Written December 27, 2022
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northwalesnaturist
Anglesey, UK1,199 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We stayed in our motorhome nearby and managed a 5 mile circular route from the campsite along the very scenic coastal path via Porthgain. Historic brick works here appatently with a nearby old quarry (Blue Lagoon).
Written November 16, 2020
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emileee83
Lower Brailes, UK558 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Incredible spot for a walk. Very peaceful. Lovely to listen to the sea hitting the harbour walls and see the fishing boats bobbing around. Didn’t expect to see the amazing remains in the hillside. Set in a sheltered inlet this was once a busy port where slate, brick and granite were shipped from the local quarry.
Today the main industry is tourism, and there are a number of galleries, cafes and pubs within a stone’s throw of the harbour. But there are still plenty of reminders of the ports more industrial days.
At low tide there is a small sandy beach here which, being in a harbour, is very sheltered. This is a wonderful spot. Would definitely return again if in the area.
Today the main industry is tourism, and there are a number of galleries, cafes and pubs within a stone’s throw of the harbour. But there are still plenty of reminders of the ports more industrial days.
At low tide there is a small sandy beach here which, being in a harbour, is very sheltered. This is a wonderful spot. Would definitely return again if in the area.
Written October 14, 2020
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StPolo
Liverpool, UK214 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Nice spot to visit when your in Pembrokeshire,narrow acces from main road plenty of parking.Nice walk on the coastal path to do the loop to Abiddy beach and back
Written May 26, 2019
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Robert W
Porthcawl, UK88 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Porthgain harbour is a lovely place to start a walk the cost left towards st Davids and right towards Fishguard
The harbour was once a working slate and brick quarry with materials being exported over the world. The coast line here is dramatic and Atlantic grey seals are common in the coves with their pups easily seen on the rocky coves
There is free car parking here also.
The harbour was once a working slate and brick quarry with materials being exported over the world. The coast line here is dramatic and Atlantic grey seals are common in the coves with their pups easily seen on the rocky coves
There is free car parking here also.
Written October 7, 2017
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Ian M
Maenclochog, UK34 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Located on the Pembrokeshire coastal path Porthgain provides a variety of entertainments - if you want exercise then climbing the cliffs on either side to visit the beacons used for locating the entrance to the harbour will open up superb views - for the more studious there is so much history to explore - the slate works, brickworks and lime kiln around the little tidal harbour, designed with gates to keep the boats afloat during the low tides and its own rail line to transfer the roadstone from the hopper to the boats.There is also an art gallery and two excellent hostelries, the Shed and the Sloop - something for everyone!
Written January 17, 2017
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Rachel d D
Swansea, UK198 contributions
Hi,
Really fancy stopping a couple of nights here to explore, but not many lets for a couple & a dog. We like to be close to a cosy pub for the evening so nothing to secluded. Where would
be best to stay? We have looked at Trefin but is there much there and how far is it from Porthgain harbour?
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- Hotels near Porthgain Harbour:
- (0.47 mi) Ynys Barry Holiday Cottages & Lodges
- (2.06 mi) Crug Glas Country House
- (1.61 mi) The Old School Hostel
- (1.06 mi) Coastal Stay - Noddfa Farm
- (1.25 mi) Yr Hafan
- Restaurants near Porthgain Harbour:
- (0.02 mi) The Shed Fish & Chip Bistro
- (0.06 mi) The Sloop Inn
- (1.43 mi) The Mill St Davids
- (5.16 mi) Mrs Will the Fish - seafood take-away
- (5.57 mi) Pointz Castle Ice Cream
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