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Porth Meudwy
Uwchmynydd
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This little tranquil corner of Llyn has been used
for many centuries to ferry pilgrims and day trippers to Bardsey.
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John Williams Brynchwilog, Aug 1965 |
Evan Morawel |
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The boats for the local regatta were kept at Porth
Meudwy (and still are today) This is John Williams Brynchwilog, and H P
Jones, preparing for a race. |
In 1955 tragedy struck Porth Meudwy, on the evening of the 14th of
June, John Evans a 49 year old fisherman and local farmer (pictured on the
left) was towing his boat up the slipway when the tractor overturned and
crushed him. This was a severe blow to the close knit community, as John
was a well known character, he was also an expert boatman and ran regular
and popular trips to Bardsey.
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The Bardsey trip boat "Rona." |
John, Brynchwilog, his son Evan and grandson Huw. |
Arriving back at Porth Meudwy. |
Loading stores for Bardsey in the 1960's, this can quite often be seen
today in the summer months.
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Gwilym Hughes and his boat "Briallen" (A31) after a
race in 1981. |
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If you ever visit the Llyn, a walk down to Porth
Meudwy, or along the cliff path from Aberdaron is a must, one of the most
beautiful and tranquil parts of Wales.
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Photos from Miss B Williams, Mrs O Pritchard, Mrs P Roberts
and Mr G Hughes. Many thanks.
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