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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· North Wales

Porth Tywyn-mawr

Also known as: Sandy Beach

In or near Trearddur.

Free admission

Porth Tywyn-mawr is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Reefs in Porth Tywyn-mawr - geograph.org.uk - 1370409

Eric Jones β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Holyhead Β· 5.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Porth Tywyn-mawr is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Also known as: Sandy Beach. Coordinates: 53.3364Β°, -4.5729Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Place summary

Porth Tywyn-mawr, also known as Sandy Beach, is a beach located in North Wales within the parish of Llanfaethlu. This coastal area offers a sandy shoreline and scenic views, typical of the region’s natural landscape.

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Coordinates
53.3364, -4.5729
Parish
Llanfaethlu
Postcode
LL65 4YH
Parliamentary constituency
Ynys MΓ΄n
Nearest railway station
Holyhead β€” 5 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Porth Tywyn-mawr

Places to stay

Slipway at Tywyn Hir - geograph.org.uk - 6858756πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North Wales

Penrhyn Bay Caravan Park

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Track to Dronwy - geograph.org.uk - 6166773πŸ“· 5

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Dronwy Caravan Park

Dronwy Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in wales north.

Cottage Museum - geograph.org.uk - 1885419πŸ“· 5

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Ty Newydd

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Gadlys Coastal Holiday Cottages

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Caravan parks Β· North Wales

Trearddur Bay Country Park

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Pen Y Bont Caravan & Camping

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Places to eat & drink

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Oyster Catcher

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Porth Tywyn-mawr?
Porth Tywyn-mawr is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL65 4YH), in the parish of Llanfaethlu.
What is Porth Tywyn-mawr?
Porth Tywyn-mawr is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Porth Tywyn-mawr?
The nearest railway station is Holyhead, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL65 4YH.
Is Porth Tywyn-mawr free to visit?
Yes, Porth Tywyn-mawr is free to enter.
How do I get to Porth Tywyn-mawr?
The nearest railway station is Holyhead, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL65 4YH.