Porth yr Aur, Caernarfon

Name: Porth yr Aur
Address: Caernarfon, United Kingdom

#8 among attractions in Caernarfon

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Porth yr Aur is a Grade I listed 13th-century fortification in Caernarfon which forms part of Caernarfon Castle's medieval defences. Originally known as the West gate it was the main seaward entrance to the walled town. The building has been the home of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club since 1854. Porth yr Aur forms part of the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd UNESCO world heritage site. ()

Coordinates: 53°8'27"N, 4°16'41"W

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Caernarfon United Kingdom

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Porth yr Aur – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Caernarfon Castle, Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, Segontium, Aber Swing Bridge.

~580 ftSE
Dramatic, 13th-century waterfront castle
Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon
3 min walk • Caernarfon Castle, a majestic medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Wales, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Middle Ages. Constructed under the command of King Edward I of England during the 13th century, this imposing stone structure was part of his...
~460 ftSE
Forts and castles,
Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, Caernarfon
3 min walk • The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd are a collection of fortifications constructed in the 13th century, located in the picturesque region of North Wales. Among these medieval structures, the Caernarfon Castle stands as a prominent historical icon in...
0.6 miE
Preserved ruins of a Roman fort
Segontium, Caernarfon
15 min walk • Segontium is a Roman fort on the outskirts of Caernarfon in Gwynedd, North Wales. The fort, which survived until the end of the Roman occupation of Britain, was garrisoned by Roman auxiliaries from present-day Belgium and Germany.
~650 ftS
Bridge
Aber Swing Bridge, Caernarfon
4 min walk • The Aber Swing Bridge, also known as the Pont yr Aber and Caernarfon swing bridge, is a pedestrian swing bridge in Gwynedd, Wales. This footbridge crosses over the Afon Seiont from the foreshore to the Watergate entrance in the centre of Caernarfon near Caernarfon Castle.
~610 ftS
Museum, Military museum
Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, Caernarfon
3 min walk • The Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, a historic regiment of the British Army. The museum is located within Caernarfon Castle in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales. Admission is included with entry to the castle.
0.5 miE
City wall
Caernarfon town walls, Caernarfon
14 min walk • Caernarfon's town walls are a medieval defensive structure around the town of Caernarfon in North Wales. The walls were constructed between 1283 and 1292 after the foundation of Caernarfon by Edward I, alongside the adjacent castle. The walls are 734 m long and include eight towers and two medieval gatehouses.
0.5 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lôn Eifion, Caernarfon
13 min walk • Lôn Eifion is part of Lôn Las Cymru, the Welsh National Cycle Route, which is about 400 km long. Lôn Eifion is the section which runs for 20 km from Caernarfon to Bryncir along most of the former Caernarfon to Afon Wen line. This line was that of the Carnarvonshire Railway, and joined with the Cambrian Coast Line at Afon Wen.
0.6 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
The Oval, Caernarfon
16 min walk • The Oval is a multi-use stadium in Caernarfon, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Caernarfon Town F.C. The stadium holds 3,000 people, with 600 seats.

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Which popular attractions are close to Porth yr Aur?

Nearby attractions include Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, Caernarfon (3 min walk), Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon (3 min walk), Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, Caernarfon (3 min walk), Aber Swing Bridge, Caernarfon (4 min walk).

How to get to Porth yr Aur by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porth yr Aur:

Bus

Caernarfon Stop A • Lines: T2 (6 min walk)
Caernarfon Bus Station (7 min walk)

Train

Caernarfon (9 min walk)