BBC HomeExplore the BBC
This page was last updated in April 2012We've left it here for reference.More information

30 May 2012
Accessibility help
Text only
Mid Wales

BBC Homepage
Wales Home

Wales SW Mid SE NE NW
»  

Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

 

Borth

Borth Headland
Victorian sea worship brought a new lease of life to the coastal village of Borth which remains a holiday hotspot to this day. It boasts a thriving community and provides inspiration for artists, writers and surfers alike.

  • LATEST:Borth Station Community Award


  • A Unique Village

    Born and bred in Borth, Jackie Lawrence reveals what she loves about life in this seaside village.

    Square Festival 2009

    This Borth-based festival lined-up Pendulum, The Crimea and The Hot Puppies to perform in 2008.

    Aran Morris

    During WW2, Aran Morris left Borth to join the navy and recalls his days on the Russian Convoys.

    Borth Station

    In March 2006, two local volunteers adopted Borth's Victorian railway station.

    Panoramics

    A selection of stunning 360 degree seaside views taken at Borth and Ynyslas.

    Surfer's Paradise

    Local surfer Amos gives the low down on catching the Borth surf.

    Talking Point

    Join the debate on proposals to build an artificial reef at Borth.

    Ynyslas Sand Dunes

    Set the sands of Ynyslas as your wallpaper and let the dunes drift you away!

    Cors Fochno Dig

    More about a timber track discovered buried in Cors Fochno bog near Borth.

    Crime Writer

    Lindsay Ashford - the creator of crime psychologist Megan Rhys - lives in Borth.

    Coast

    The submerged forest at Ynyslas featured in the BBC series Coast.

    Dyfi Nature Reserve

    Find out more about the flora and fauna of Ynyslas dunes and Cors Fochno.

    Ask a Local

    Can you help answer any of these queries posted by contributors about Borth?

    Village Idiots

    A Boxing Day party in Borth led to the creation of this fund-raising band.

    Submerged Forest

    A slideshow of the ancient forest remains which are exposed at very low tide.

    Rachel's Dairy

    The snows of 1982 led Rachel Rowlands from Borth to create a thriving dairy business.

    Local Artist

    Muriel Delahaye works from a studio overlooking the sea and is known for her distinctive figurative paintings.

    Traffic & Travel

    Links to live departure board information from Borth station and other travel links.

    related bbc.co.uk links

    more from Mid Wales

    Towns

    Radnorshire Smock at Radnorshire Museum
    Llandrindod's Museum

    Take a photo tour around the revamped Radnorshire Museum.

    Entertainment

    Talgarth Festival
    Community Events

    From flower festivals to farmers market, find an event near you. More...

    Hall of Fame

    Dic Jones
    Dic Jones

    Pay your tributes to one of Wales' best-loved Welsh-language poets.


    Lleol
    Rob Phillips a Delyth Morgans

    Sioe Frenhinol Llanelwedd

    Y Sioe Frenhinol 2010. Cyfle i edrych yn ôl ar ddigwyddiadau'r Sioe Fawr 2010.


    About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy