Porth Penrhyn-mawr

• General details
• Directions
• How the winds work
• Tidal conditions
• Hazards
• Facilities
• B&B's / Campsites
• Pubs & eateries

General details:

Good at high tide; a very long walk at low tide.

Beach is SW facing & flat water. A few rocks at the S end of the bay.

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Directions to the right place:

From Valley, turn off the A5 onto the A5025 towards Llanfachraeth, Llanfaethlu and Amlwch (I kid you not). About 1/2 mile after Llanfachraeth, turn L. Follow this for about 1 1/2 miles, turning L at the T jn, then straight on at the next T jn 1/2mile further on, eventually arriving at Penrhyn (a farm & camp site). OS Ref: 287839

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How the winds work:

Works in W - S winds.

N would be good, but you may struggle a little getting off the beach & back in.

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B&B's / campsites

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Pubs and eateries

The nearest decent pub is the Holland Hotel in Llanfacraeth (Lee's beers, good meals - CAMRA Good Beer Guide-listed).

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