Borth-y-Gest - Quiet Harbour
Borth-y-Gest is a small, quiet harbour just outside Porthmadog. The village boasts a historical significance as a site where ships were constructed before the establishment of Porthmadog. Noteworthy are the "pilot houses," positioned at the harbour's entrance, where pilots would keep watch for ships in need of their assistance. Prior to the development of Porthmadog, Borth-y-Gest served as the starting point for a significant crossing over the wide and perilous Glaslyn estuary. Local residents earned their livelihood by guiding travellers across the hazardous sands of Traeth Mawr, leading to Harlech. Nature enthusiasts can explore Parc y Borth, a local nature reserve nestled in deciduous woodland dominated by ancient Welsh oaks. The reserve is home to various wildlife, including green woodpeckers, tawny owls, and pied flycatchers, making it a delightful destination for birdwatching. On the shoreline lies another nature reserve, Pen y Banc, featuring a blend of coastal rocks, secluded sandy coves, and mixed woodland. Established in 1996, this reserve is an excellent spot for observing wading birds. The mild climate contributes to a diverse range of vegetation, from gorse and heather to blackthorn, crab apple, and birch, creating a welcoming environment that attracts many visitors to its beaches.
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Lots of rain today in the rivers with more forecast for tomorrow.
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Pen Yr Ole Wen ⛰️ with a very nice reflection from Llyn Idwal. I really do love this little valley in North Wales. The conditions have been very different on each visit but always photogenic 🙌🏼 • • • #wales #northwales #walesadventure #visitwales #walescollective #cymru #discovercymru #visitcymru #ogwenvalley #welshmountains #snowdonia #snowdonianationalpark #snowdoniagram #reflection #clouds #moody #reflectionphotography #photography #ukphotographer #opticalwander #myshotseptember #thisiscymru #landscape #landscapephotography (at North Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cihu5SRDv8P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Penarth esplanade
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All creation declares His glory. . . #talacre #talacrebeach #talacrelighthouse #talacrebeachlighthouse #lighthouse #lighthouse_captures #northwalestagram #northwales #wales #walesonline #visitwales #thisiscymru #sunset #sunsetlover #bbccymruwales #ukshots #prestatyn #beach #beachvibes #dunes #walescollective #gogleddcymru #landscapephotography #landscape #yogafaith #onlyGod #CreatoroftheUniverse 📸 @llion.griffiths #gorgeous (at Talacre Beach Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpWiH-9rLVW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Great Orme, Llandudno - Jun19 #greatorme #llandudno #wales #cymru #paisdegales #visitwales #headland #landscapephotography #landscape_lovers #landscape_captures #landscapelovers #landscape #paisagem #paisagemnatural #sky #sky_captures #skyline #skylovers #skyphotography #ceu #cielo #outdoorlife #outdoors #outdoorphotography #greatshot #greatoutdoors #amateurphotography (at Great Orme) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDyQfFsycq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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A victim of winter's cruelty, and the sun☀️ mocking as it shines through the remains of this dead grass. . . . @occasionalvlog @visitwales #hafrenforest #occasionalvlog #woodland #forest #nature #trees #visitwales #midwales #forestry #freedom #freshair #travel #cymru #scenery #leaves #hiking #explore #evergreen #wilderness #landscapephotography #naturephotography #outdoors #adventure #landscape #getoutside #outdoor #naturelovers #nationalpark #sky #sunny [Image description: Sun shines through the dead remains of some grasses.] (at Hafren Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFTTJEtzva/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Grey heron takes to flight..so lucky to have at WWTLlanelli with my Canon R6 to catch this amazing bird fly #adventureisoutthere #beautifulwales #cymru #discoverwales #findyourepic #getoutside #imagesofwales #landscapehunter #outdoorphotography #visitwales #walesonline https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJFLRIDl-S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Manorbier Castle, Pembrokeshire. @patrickmhiggins. #welshcastle #castle #wales #history #castles #welshhistory #cymru #visitwales #castlesofinstagram #welshcastles #castlesofwales #welsh #medievalcastle #medieval #historyofwales #views #castlephotography #photosofwales #castlesoftheworld #instagramcastle #instacastle #castlegram #manorbier #westwales #pembrokeshire #britishcastle #europecastles #castlesofeurope #manorbiercastle #castlephoto (at Manorbier Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CczqnjHs4io/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Blue Lagoon, 26.04.22. #OliverPhotography #Manchester #Photography #Nature #Landscapes #TourThePlanet #BlueLagoon #Pembrokeshire #Wales #ThisIsCymru #ExploreWales #DiscoverWales #TheWalesCollective #VisitWales #WalesCoast #VisitPembrokeshire #ExploreOurEarth #NikonPhotography (at Blue Lagoon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdX9GV7rVLK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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12 Best Places to see Daffodils in Wales in Their full Colour
Discover the most enchanting places to see daffodils in wales bloom. From the iconic gardens to the historic landscapes .
Introduction to Daffodils in Wales
In Wales, the significance of the daffodil extends far beyond its role as a spring flower. It is deeply embedded in the nation’s cultural and historical fabric, representing renewal and national pride.In this blog we go through our best locations to see Daffodils in Wales.
Symbol of Spring:
The daffodil, with its vivid yellow blooms, signals the arrival of…
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Hope everyone had a good weekend 😄 Hiking near Aber Falls recently and captured this shot 📸 • • • #northwales #aberfalls #hiking #adventures #opticalwander #landscapephotography #wales #cymru #waleslandscape #photography #photooftheday #hiker #ukphotography #ukshooters #outdoors #thegreatoutdoors #visitwales #sonyalpha #a7riii #tamron #tamron2875 #outdooradventures #outdoortones #landscapelovers #discoverunder5k (at Aber Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnv2h1ljuzb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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“Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd” - Welsh Maxim (Quotes)
”Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd” is a common Welsh phrase, in English it means “Do the little things”. It comes from the last words spoken by St. David, the patron Saint of Wales, whose feast day is the 1st March. The whole sentence he was supposed to have said is “Be joyful, keep the faith and do the little things that you have heard and seen me do”. In the literal sense, it means if you keep doing things by putting one foot in front of the other, they will eventually make up to bigger and better things in the long run. Additional information can be found on the St. David’s Day page on the Visit Wales Official Website.
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