Penrhyn Mawr

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Penrhyn Mawr

Foot path direction signs New signage added to old. The figures look very masculine, striding out with an apprearance of urgency rather than pleasure. — Foot path direction signs Credit: Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

Penrhyn Mawr is a prominent headland located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on the western coast of Wales, overlooking the Irish Sea. The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise dramatically from the sea, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

With its elevated position, Penrhyn Mawr serves as a natural vantage point, offering visitors a unique perspective of the coastline and the vast expanse of the sea. The headland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, as it offers a variety of walking trails that wind through its diverse terrain.

The cliffs of Penrhyn Mawr are composed of sedimentary rocks, showcasing layers of different hues and textures. This geological feature adds to the headland's natural beauty and provides insight into the region's ancient history. The area is also home to a rich array of flora and fauna, with various species of seabirds nesting along the cliffs and seals occasionally spotted in the waters below.

Access to Penrhyn Mawr is facilitated by a well-maintained footpath that leads visitors to the headland. This path ensures a safe and enjoyable journey, allowing visitors to appreciate the area's natural wonders without endangering themselves or the delicate ecosystem.

Overall, Penrhyn Mawr is a striking coastal feature that showcases the raw beauty of Pembrokeshire's coastline. Its cliffs, wildlife, and panoramic views make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists, providing an opportunity to connect with nature and immerse oneself in the stunning landscape of Wales.

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Penrhyn Mawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.008987/-4.9337642 or Grid Reference SM9838. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Foot path direction signs

New signage added to old. The figures look very masculine, striding out with an apprearance of urgency rather than pleasure.

Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

Hillside houses south of Dinas Cross

Eirian Evans

At Garden Terrace, on the A487 in Dinas Cross, heading east

Rob Purvis

Entering Dinas Cross on the A487

The old telephone kiosk has been painted green and now houses a defibrillator.

Eirian Evans

A487 in Dinas Cross

Colin Pyle

Standing stone

Stone pillar of unknown date. It is not marked or recorded as an ancient site and may have been simply a gatepost, although now some yards from the current field boundary. It can be viewed from the gate on the road.

Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

Fishguard Codd bottle (1)

This broken bottle, found here, once contained ginger beer or a similar fizzy drink, using a method invented by Hiram Codd, a British engineer (1838-1887). His idea, which involved using the pressure of the carbonated water to push a glass ball against a rubber ring so creating a perfect seal, revolutionized the drinks trade world-wide. The invention was patented but bottle manufacturers could replicate it if they purchased the balls, the sealing rings and requisite tool. Mineral water firms had bottles made to their own specifications, with their names and trademarks. This example was no doubt broken years ago when children used routinely to smash the bottles to extract the marbles. It came from the local bottling factory of T. Lewis, Fishguard, which is still known as the Popworks and has recently been converted into a youth centre, see Link The trademark which I have seen described as an iceberg, represents in fact, the rocky pinnacle known as Needle Rock which stands off the coast east of Fishguard. See Link (My thanks to Roy Lewis for this revelation!)

Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

Coast rider on the road again

Bob Jones the coastriding Geographer sets off on the next stage of his marathon after spending the night just outside Fishguard. Nice to meet you Bob! See Link

Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

View from the cliff top, near Needle Rock

The name 'Needle Rock' appears on the map in two quite distinct places along this stretch of coastline, the other being in SN0140. No Welsh name appears on the map, in either case. Both localities are significant nesting sites for sea birds.

Stefan Czapski

Buildings in the old farmyard at Cilshafe Fawr

After dipping into RW Brunskill's 'Illustrated Handbook of Vernacular Architecture' I think I can identify this building (at the NW corner of the yard) as a cart-shed. Round the corner at the far end of the building is an outside staircase giving access to the first floor, which - again according to Brunskill - would by tradition have been used as a granary. This and other buildings around the farmyard - all of similar rugged build - are said to date back to the 18th century.

Stefan Czapski

Aber Bach (or Hescwm) cove

On the horizon the Stena Line ferry nears the end of its voyage from Rosslare to Fishguard/Goodwick. Although I did not realise it until much later, this photo was taken from the exact same spot as the photo on the title page of the National Trail Guide to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. (A quick comparison will soon confirm this. To be precise, I am referring to my copy of the 2004 edition of the Guide.)

David Purchase

Dinas Head and coastline beyond, from Castell Farm

The prominent headland is Dinas Head; beyond it, to the right, in the far distance, is Cemaes Head, and on the right (closer to the camera) the land rising behind Newport Sands. In the foreground, the Penrhyn caravan site.

Christopher Hilton

Araf (Slow) bend ahead on the A487 heading for Dinas Cross

The "Araf/Slow" signs indicate, there is a sharp bend and road junction ahead on the A487 approaching Dinas Cross.

Martyn Harries

A487 road junction

A view of the road junction heading for Fishguard from Dinas Cross. Turn right for the minor road to Fishguard Bay Caravan and Camping Park.

Martyn Harries

Tree-lined road to Llanychaer

A view of the tree-lined road to Llanychaer, near Cwm-onen.

Martyn Harries

Ffarm Trewrach Farm

Cerddwyr yn mynd heibio i Ffarm Trewrach. Walkers passing Trewrach (witch homestead!?)

Alan Richards

Llwybr Penrhyn Path

Cerddwyr yn dilyn llwybr Cyhoeddus yn arwain i lawr at Benrhyn. Yn y pellter gellir gweld porthladd Abergwaun. Walkers following a path descending to Penrhyn. In the distance one can see Fishguard Harbour.

Alan Richards