Wildlife
Discover great wildlife around the beach. Seals are a common sight off the coastline, especially if you’re bodyboarding in the water.
You may even be lucky enough to see dolphins. The area around the beach is a stronghold for the Chough with Razorbills, Guillemots, Kittiwakes, Cormorants, Shags and Yellowhammers.
Busy port
Porthor used to be a busy port, importing lime and coal and exporting farm produce like butter, cheese, eggs and poultry. Now, the beach only gets busy in summer when the cries of the gulls are mixed with the sounds of people enjoying themselves.
Conservation
Much work has been carried out on the surrounding fields, restoring a traditional feature called the ‘cloddiau’. These stone-faced earth banks provide a corridor for wildlife to move around the area, without being disturbed by humans.
Don’t miss
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The squeaking sand as you walk along the beach
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The lime kiln on the coastal path on the north side of the beach
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The wildlife adventure pack, available from the cabin during the spring and summer
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Relaxing on a beautiful, family-friendly beach
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Great surf in the right conditions