![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/most-instagrammable-hidden-beach-is-a-derelict-victorian-brickworks/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_AFRDPW230823PorthWen_02.jpg&description=Two years ago the derelict Victorian brickworks of Porth Wen and the neighbouring beach barely warranted a mention on Instagram - and now beachgoers camp overnight to be the first to it Beachgoers are camping overnight to the first at this stunning hidden gem on the Welsh coast. Just two years ago, the abandoned Victorian brickworks of Porth Wen and its neighbouring beach were barely a blip on Instagram's radar. Fast forward to today, and this site has become a hot spot for those in the know. Some adventurous souls even wild camp overnight to savour the serene beauty of the place all to themselves at dawn. The once-overlooked location has now earned the title of the "most Instagrammable hidden beach" in Wales. The main Traeth Porth Wen beach, located south of the brickworks, offers extreme seclusion due to its challenging access. A smaller pebbled stretch lies adjacent to the ruined buildings, attracting anglers, rock pool explorers, and watersports enthusiasts. Nestled in the cove at the front of the brickworks is the old harbour; its sheltered waters make it an ideal swimming spot. It also serves as a popular pit stop for sea kayakers navigating the rugged coast of Anglesey, WalesOnline reports. For many, the allure lies not just in the natural beauty but also in the site's towering chimneys, circular kilns, and eerie rusting machinery all set against breathtaking coastal vistas. The area is also a haven for wildlife, with frequent sightings of seals, birds, and if you're fortunate, pods of dolphins. In a tale of industrial evolution, Porth Wen, once a bustling producer of fire bricks essential for lining Britain's steel-making furnaces, fell silent in the wake of new brick-making techniques and the treacherous sailing conditions around Anglesey's coast. The site expanded well into the early 20th century before being abandoned in 1949. Today, Porth Wen Brickworks stands largely as it was left, a rare and spectacular testament to history near Llanbadrig. However, v){kind=link}
Two years ago the derelict Victorian brickworks of Porth Wen and the neighbouring beach barely warranted a mention on Instagram – and now beachgoers camp overnight to be the first to it
Beachgoers are camping overnight to the first at this stunning hidden gem on the Welsh coast.
Just two years ago, the abandoned Victorian brickworks of Porth Wen and its neighbouring beach were barely a blip on Instagram’s radar. Fast forward to today, and this site has become a hot spot for those in the know. Some adventurous souls even wild camp overnight to savour the serene beauty of the place all to themselves at dawn.
The once-overlooked location has now earned the title of the “most Instagrammable hidden beach” in Wales. The main Traeth Porth Wen beach, located south of the brickworks, offers extreme seclusion due to its challenging access. A smaller pebbled stretch lies adjacent to the ruined buildings, attracting anglers, rock pool explorers, and watersports enthusiasts.
Nestled in the cove at the front of the brickworks is the old harbour; its sheltered waters make it an ideal swimming spot. It also serves as a popular pit stop for sea kayakers navigating the rugged coast of Anglesey, WalesOnline reports.