Porthgain Harbour
Porthgain Harbour
4.5
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SWH100
Cardiff, UK1,778 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We did the costal path walk from the Blue Lagoon to Porthgain harbour (unfortunately in the misty rain). Really interesting walk and loved Porthgain. Cute little village with some shops, cafes and restaurants. Enjoyed reading about the brick and slate industry in the village and all the old builds. Stopped by the Shed cafe for a coffee and cake to take shelter from the weather. Will return on a sunny day next time.
Written June 3, 2022
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Vanessa B
Birmingham, UK69 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Fabulous views on a walk from the Harbour to the Lagoon and back. Once you have climbed up the initial steps to the cliff top it’s a fairly flat and easy walk to the lagoon and well worth it - allow two hours round trip to take photos as you go along. Lunch after in The Sloop is a must.
Written September 7, 2020
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Soltari
154 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a good place to visit in summer and in winter if you like walking in all weather. It is a good place to start your walk or to finish. If you finish your walk here, top it off with a visit to the Sloop Inn for a meal. You won't regret it.
Written November 15, 2020
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Keith J
Llanelli, UK454 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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Buddapies
Bedfordshire, UK184 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
I saw this place on a programme called "Villages by the Sea" and it looked so beautiful and with the history of slate, bricks and lime kilns even better. We (husband and I) had to wait till we were visiting family and we went for the day. The place did not disappoint. Picturesque to say the least, we went on a sunny day but I am sure even on a wet day it will look stunning. We ventured up top (there are steps which are quite easy to use) and wandered around at the various buildings, white markers and flora, again did not disappoint. We would definitely come again on a non sunny day to get different photographs as I am sure you would get different vistas with waves crashing etc....
Written August 13, 2024
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Terry S
Swinton, UK241 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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Alexander Marsden-Jones
Colerne, UK522 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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lesleyy
Cowbridge, UK637 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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northwalesnaturist
Anglesey, UK1,314 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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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?
Written February 18, 2020
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