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PORTHMADOG FOOTBALL CLUB
Porthmadog Football Club, one of the oldest in Wales, was founded in 1884. They were North Wales League champions in 1902/03 and reached the final of the Welsh Amateur Cup in 1905-06 but had to wait until 1937-38 before they gained another championship. The ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s were highly successful decades for ‘Port’. The Welsh Amateur Cup was won in 1955/56 and 1956/57. The arrival of Mel Charles heralded more success. Port. were league champions in three successive seasons between 1966 and 1969. Also in 1966, they played against Swansea in the Welsh Cup at the Vetch, before a crowd of 10,941. In the seventies, they were twice champions and topped the Welsh Alliance in 1989/90. This secured Port. a place in the newly formed Cymru Alliance (1990). In 1992, Port became inaugural members of the League of Wales. Today, the club is still a member of the Welsh Premier League.
Porthmadog - Great Days Out
You are spoilt for choice by using Porthmadog as your base to stay and explore Snowdonia, the Llyˆn peninsula, the Cambrian coast and Conwy valley. Why not leave your car behind and use one of several alternative options to discover the beauty of Snowdonia.?
By Rail
The Cambrian Coast Line
Perhaps one of the most scenic routes to take is by train from Porthmadog on Arriva Trains along the Cambrian Coast via Harlech to Machynlleth or via Criccieth to Pwllheli. It is a truly stunning coastal line on which, in bygone days the Cambrian Coast Express from Paddington Station in London would travel.
Enjoy a great car free day - sit back, relax and let someone else worry about the driving and parking. The Cambrian Coast Gazer points out things of interest on the line while the Cambrian Champion Quiz will amuse children and the young at heart! The Cambrian Trailways are a series of walks between stations on the line. For free copies of these publications and further information, including discounted entry to attractions that are visited by train, call at Porthmadog Tourist Information
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