Penrhyn-glâs

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Penrhyn-glâs

Inaccessible cove Tiny bay visitable only by boat: note the float and line left to mark the spot a lobster pot has been dropped.
Inaccessible cove Credit: Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

Penrhyn-glâs is a prominent headland located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated along the stunning Welsh coastline, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the vast expanse of the Irish Sea.

This coastal feature is characterized by rugged cliffs that soar above the water, providing a dramatic backdrop to the crashing waves below. The cliffs are composed of sedimentary rock formations, displaying layers of different colors and textures, which add to the area's natural beauty.

Penrhyn-glâs is a well-known destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The headland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seabirds such as razorbills, guillemots, and kittiwakes, which nest on the cliff faces. Visitors can often spot seals basking on the rocks, and if lucky, even dolphins swimming in the distance.

There are several walking trails that wind their way around the headland, providing opportunities for visitors to explore the area's natural wonders. These paths offer stunning views of the rugged coastline, and on a clear day, one can see as far as the distant Preseli Hills.

For those seeking adventure, Penrhyn-glâs offers excellent rock climbing opportunities along its sheer cliffs. It is also a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, who can cast their lines from the rocks and try their luck at catching mackerel or sea bass.

Overall, Penrhyn-glâs is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty of Pembrokeshire. With its breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and outdoor activities, it is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Welsh coastline.

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Penrhyn-glâs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.023018/-4.8886452 or Grid Reference SN0140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Inaccessible cove Tiny bay visitable only by boat: note the float and line left to mark the spot a lobster pot has been dropped.
Inaccessible cove
Tiny bay visitable only by boat: note the float and line left to mark the spot a lobster pot has been dropped.
Gull's egg The egg has been broken into and the torn shell left lying in the grass. Another bird is most likely to have been the culprit.
Gull's egg
The egg has been broken into and the torn shell left lying in the grass. Another bird is most likely to have been the culprit.
Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas
Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas
View east along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path on Dinas Island
View east along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path on Dinas Island
Dinas Head The rugged promontory of Dinas Head (142m amsl) - seen here from Saddle Point above Fishguard Harbour.
Dinas Head
The rugged promontory of Dinas Head (142m amsl) - seen here from Saddle Point above Fishguard Harbour.
Cliffs at Pen Castell
Cliffs at Pen Castell
Pembrokeshire Coast Path leading up Pen y Fan
Pembrokeshire Coast Path leading up Pen y Fan
St Brynach's Church
St Brynach's Church
Pwll Glas on Dinas Island
Pwll Glas on Dinas Island
View of the coast from near Pen Castell
View of the coast from near Pen Castell
Coast path heading north
Coast path heading north
Church of St Brynach remains At Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Church of St Brynach remains
At Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach View from the sea wall round to Pig y Baw
Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach
View from the sea wall round to Pig y Baw
Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach View to Trywn Isaac with more of the sea defences on the far right
Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach
View to Trywn Isaac with more of the sea defences on the far right
Remains of St Brynach's church
Remains of St Brynach's church
Trig Point on Pen y Fan, Dinas Head
Trig Point on Pen y Fan, Dinas Head
Churchyard and ruined church, Cwm yr Eglwys All that remains of the church of St Brynach, the rest having been washed away by the so-called Royal Charter Storm of October 1859.   A somewhat melancholy sight, all the more so on a drizzly afternoon. 

As for the meaning of the name, if this were Cornwall rather than West Wales, the wording on the map might well be 'Church Cove'.
Churchyard and ruined church, Cwm yr Eglwys
All that remains of the church of St Brynach, the rest having been washed away by the so-called Royal Charter Storm of October 1859. A somewhat melancholy sight, all the more so on a drizzly afternoon. As for the meaning of the name, if this were Cornwall rather than West Wales, the wording on the map might well be 'Church Cove'.
The Pembrokeshire Coast path east of Dinas Head Seen from a few hundred metres east of the trig. point at Pen y Fan - on a drizzly afternoon.  In the distance is the Nevern Estuary, Aber yr Afon Nyfer.  Ahead of me on the path is Casey, a Jack Russell terrier often to be seen in Pembrokeshire Geographs: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/301958," href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/301958,">Link</a> <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2188741" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2188741">Link</a>
The Pembrokeshire Coast path east of Dinas Head
Seen from a few hundred metres east of the trig. point at Pen y Fan - on a drizzly afternoon. In the distance is the Nevern Estuary, Aber yr Afon Nyfer. Ahead of me on the path is Casey, a Jack Russell terrier often to be seen in Pembrokeshire Geographs: Link Link
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Penrhyn-glâs is located at Grid Ref: SN0140 (Lat: 52.023018, Lng: -4.8886452)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.023018,-4.8886452
Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Created By: Potlatch 0.9b
Is In: Pembrokeshire
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q5197179
Lat/Long: 52.023018/-4.8955484
Toilets
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0236264/-4.895611
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:15; Sa 09:15
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: SA42 66
Royal Cypher: VR
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2023-06-19
Lat/Long: 52.0229675/-4.8947189
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.0238113/-4.8949582
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.0237606/-4.8948414
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.0236914/-4.8947937
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.0236212/-4.8947413
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.0230908/-4.8953769
Aber Gwyn
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 52.0237057/-4.8918721
Saint Brynach's Belfry
Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 52.0234984/-4.8946682
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 52.0233783/-4.8945234
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.0234508/-4.8946232
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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