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West Blockhouse Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Pembrokeshire

Wales

West Blockhouse Point

The lane to Point Farm Campsite
The lane to Point Farm Campsite Credit: David Medcalf

West Blockhouse Point is a prominent headland located on the western tip of the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The point is characterized by its rugged cliffs, stunning views of the Irish Sea, and historic military fortifications.

The headland is home to the remains of a 19th-century fort, known as West Blockhouse Fort, which was constructed to defend the Milford Haven waterway from potential naval attacks. The fort consists of a series of stone walls, gun emplacements, and underground tunnels, providing a fascinating glimpse into the area's military history.

Visitors to West Blockhouse Point can enjoy walking along the coastal path that runs along the edge of the cliffs, offering panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and sea. The area is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds often seen soaring above the cliffs or resting on the rocky outcrops.

Overall, West Blockhouse Point is a picturesque and historically significant headland that offers visitors a chance to explore both the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Pembrokeshire coast.

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West Blockhouse Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.688195/-5.1581647 or Grid Reference SM8103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The lane to Point Farm Campsite
The lane to Point Farm Campsite
The Coast Path above Little Castle Point Looking out to sea, Skokholm Island is dead ahead some six kilometres away.
The Coast Path above Little Castle Point
Looking out to sea, Skokholm Island is dead ahead some six kilometres away.
The Coast Path at Kete
The Coast Path at Kete
Disturbed earth near Little Castle Point Possibly some remnant of the destruction of the former site of Royal Naval Air Station, Kete
Disturbed earth near Little Castle Point
Possibly some remnant of the destruction of the former site of Royal Naval Air Station, Kete
Coastal scene, Dale The cliffs are rather soft here.
Coastal scene, Dale
The cliffs are rather soft here.
Reception Committee Cattle grazing in a field near Little Castle Point.
Reception Committee
Cattle grazing in a field near Little Castle Point.
West Blockhouse This is a view of the West Blockhouse taken from the front. This was used as a gun platform in the 1940's and is now used as holiday accommodation.
West Blockhouse
This is a view of the West Blockhouse taken from the front. This was used as a gun platform in the 1940's and is now used as holiday accommodation.
Lighthouse, St Annes Head Lighthouse at St Annes Head photographed using zoom lens from West Blockhouse Point. Not the best photo in the world but it was a long way away! Photographed using Minolta Dimage 7i.
Lighthouse, St Annes Head
Lighthouse at St Annes Head photographed using zoom lens from West Blockhouse Point. Not the best photo in the world but it was a long way away! Photographed using Minolta Dimage 7i.
Watwick Bay On the Dale Peninsula. Milford Haven in the distance.
Watwick Bay
On the Dale Peninsula. Milford Haven in the distance.
Mill Bay A surprise history lesson. Henry Tudor landed here in 1485.
Mill Bay
A surprise history lesson. Henry Tudor landed here in 1485.
Mill Bay plaque Detail of plaque commemorating Henry Tudor landing at Mill Bay in 1485.
Mill Bay plaque
Detail of plaque commemorating Henry Tudor landing at Mill Bay in 1485.
Mill Bay plaque - Welsh Welsh detail of plaque commemorating Henry Tudor landing at Mill Bay in 1485.
Mill Bay plaque - Welsh
Welsh detail of plaque commemorating Henry Tudor landing at Mill Bay in 1485.
Kete Looking south from the car park at 'Kete'. The car park is on the edge of what was "once a busy Royal Naval base."
Kete
Looking south from the car park at 'Kete'. The car park is on the edge of what was "once a busy Royal Naval base."
Dale Fort Overlooking Dale Roads, in Milford Haven. Now a biology field centre.
Dale Fort
Overlooking Dale Roads, in Milford Haven. Now a biology field centre.
Mill Bay
Mill Bay
Cliffs at St Ann's Head
Cliffs at St Ann's Head
Footpath near St Ann's Head, looking over to Grassholm Island
Footpath near St Ann's Head, looking over to Grassholm Island
St. Ann’s Head, Cobbler’s Hole This interesting rock formation is just along from the lighthouse. It is not dissimilar to the ‘Lulworth Crumple’ in Dorset <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/24710">SY8279 : Stair Hole</a>.
St. Ann’s Head, Cobbler’s Hole
This interesting rock formation is just along from the lighthouse. It is not dissimilar to the ‘Lulworth Crumple’ in Dorset SY8279 : Stair Hole.
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West Blockhouse Point is located at Grid Ref: SM8103 (Lat: 51.688195, Lng: -5.1581647)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///mothering.teamed.aside. Near Dale, Pembrokeshire

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Located within 500m of 51.688195,-5.1581647
Man Made: beacon
Seamark Information: Visible 014° -031° .Watwick Point marks E. side of channel.
Seamark Light Character: F
Seamark Light Colour: red
Seamark Light Height: 53
Seamark Light Range: 12
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Lat/Long: 51.6883366/-5.1590445
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Man Made: beacon
Seamark Information: Visible 014° -031° .Watwick Point marks W. side of channel.
Seamark Light Character: F
Seamark Light Colour: red
Seamark Light Height: 53
Seamark Light Range: 12
Seamark Light Reference: A 5286.2
Seamark Light Visibility: part_obscured
Seamark Type: light_minor
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Lat/Long: 51.6884724/-5.1595293
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Man Made: beacon
Seamark Information: Visible 004° 30´ -040° 30´ . Shown by day on request through Milford Haven Port Radio (10M).
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Seamark Light Height: 54
Seamark Light Range: 13
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Lat/Long: 51.6882/-5.1578667
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