Afon Arto Estuary
Afon Arto Estuary

From Llandanwg Sand Dunes , a view along the northern edge of the Estuary on a high tide.
A safe tidal harbour and mooring .The Rhinog Mountains as a backdrop.
The current estuary was formed following a diversion of the Artro by the Earl of Winchilsea in 1819
to improve access to the wharf at Pensarn - used to ship slate from Llanfair and Llanbedr.

Ref: NW 1279

Date: 01/09/2022

Location: SH 5685 2793

Afon Arto Estuary

From Llandanwg Sand Dunes , a view along the northern edge of the Estuary on a high tide.
A safe tidal harbour and mooring .The Rhinog Mountains as a backdrop.
The current estuary was formed following a diversion of the Artro by the Earl of Winchilsea in 1819
to improve access to the wharf at Pensarn - used to ship slate from Llanfair and Llanbedr.

Ref: NW 1279

Date: 01/09/2022

Location: SH 5685 2793