Borth-y-Gest is a lovely village in north Wales, situated on the Glaslyn estuary between Porthmadog and the nearby Black Rock Sands. The village has charming houses, excellent cafés, beautiful sandy coves and two Local Nature Reserves, all within easy reach of the village car park. The Wales Coast Path passes through the village and there is a registered Iron Age Settlement site in the local woods.
The Friends of Borth-y-Gest is a community group whose members comprise residents, former residents, holiday home owners, visitors and anybody else who has an interest in caring for the village. Every two years, the Friends of Borth-y-Gest organise a very popular Open Gardens Day (the next one in June 2025). Current information is displayed on the Friends' Facebook page This is a public page where, subject to moderation, people can post photos, comments and questions related to Borth-y-Gest. There are currently about 2,500 members of the Group so it is quite busy. There are two other Facebook groups related to the village whose membership is private.
There is also a Village Noticeboard in the car park which shows useful information.
Latest News
Announcement - we are very sorry to announce that the Open Gardens event planned for June 2025 has been cancelled at the request of the village residents' committee (Borth-y-Gest Friends). The organisers are shocked by this but recognise that the event is not practical without the support of residents. The event has been successfully held six times in the last twelve years, has raised many thousands of pounds for charity and has given enormous pleasure to hundreds of visitors. The organisers thank everybody who has supported Borth-y-Gest Open Gardens Day in the past.
A leaflet to the woods is being prepared. Watch this space.
Local Nature Partnership plants 2000 trees in Parc y Borth
