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Bulliber Down

Downs, Moorland in Pembrokeshire

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Bulliber Down

Pen-y-holt Bay. Folded limestone beds east of Linney Head.
Pen-y-holt Bay. Credit: Richard Webb

Bulliber Down is a stunning area of moorland located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated near the village of Bulliber, and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Covering an expansive area of rolling hills and heather-covered slopes, Bulliber Down offers visitors a unique experience of the Welsh countryside. The landscape is characterized by its rugged beauty, with ancient stone walls and scattered boulders adding to its charm. The moorland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, such as kestrels and buzzards, as well as rabbits and other small mammals.

Hiking and walking enthusiasts will find Bulliber Down to be an excellent location for exploring the great outdoors. The area is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to discover its hidden gems and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The diverse terrain, ranging from gentle slopes to steeper inclines, offers options for all levels of fitness.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bulliber Down also holds historical significance. It is home to several ancient burial mounds and stone circles, providing a glimpse into the area's rich past. Archaeological enthusiasts will find plenty to explore and discover in this historically significant landscape.

Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat, an adventurous hike, or an opportunity to immerse yourself in history, Bulliber Down offers it all. With its unspoiled beauty and tranquil atmosphere, it is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Pembrokeshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.618835/-5.0238404 or Grid Reference SR9095. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pen-y-holt Bay. Folded limestone beds east of Linney Head.
Pen-y-holt Bay.
Folded limestone beds east of Linney Head.
Stack, Pen-y-Holt Bay, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire
Stack, Pen-y-Holt Bay, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire
Coastal stack, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire.
Coastal stack, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire.
Folded strata, Pen-y-Holt Bay, S. Pembrokeshire.
Folded strata, Pen-y-Holt Bay, S. Pembrokeshire.
Collapsed stack at the Cabin Door Like an exhausted piece of a shattered planet from one of Roger Dean's artworks, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rogerdean.com/," rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rogerdean.com/,">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> this massive chunk of folded strata <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1455661">SR8995 : Folded strata, Pen-y-Holt Bay, S. Pembrokeshire.</a> was also once like Pen-y-holt stack.
Collapsed stack at the Cabin Door
Like an exhausted piece of a shattered planet from one of Roger Dean's artworks, LinkExternal link this massive chunk of folded strata SR8995 : Folded strata, Pen-y-Holt Bay, S. Pembrokeshire. was also once like Pen-y-holt stack.
Pen-y-holt stack View from the rear of the Pen-y-holt stack, which bears a resemblance to a renowned French leader. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1455652">SR8995 : Coastal stack, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire.</a>
Pen-y-holt stack
View from the rear of the Pen-y-holt stack, which bears a resemblance to a renowned French leader. SR8995 : Coastal stack, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire.
Pen-y-holt Bay Huge black boulders line the shore below the cliffs.
Pen-y-holt Bay
Huge black boulders line the shore below the cliffs.
Fort at Hobbyhorse Bay One of several Iron Age forts dotted along the coastline, this is the larger and closer mound. The mound in the distance is the more recent building at Linney Head.
Fort at Hobbyhorse Bay
One of several Iron Age forts dotted along the coastline, this is the larger and closer mound. The mound in the distance is the more recent building at Linney Head.
Sand Pits quarry Sand Pits quarry is a military target area.
Sand Pits quarry
Sand Pits quarry is a military target area.
Tank targets, Castlemartin De-commissioned tanks used as targets on the range
Tank targets, Castlemartin
De-commissioned tanks used as targets on the range
Cabin Door and Pen-y-holt Stack Viewed from the coastal path just east of Pen-y-holt Bay. Cabin Door is a collapsed stack close to the coast.
Cabin Door and Pen-y-holt Stack
Viewed from the coastal path just east of Pen-y-holt Bay. Cabin Door is a collapsed stack close to the coast.
Flimston Chapel This chapel is still used for occasional services despite being the only building still possessing a roof in the abandoned village. Flimston is on M.O.D. land in southern Pembrokeshire, in the middle of an artillery range. The Pembrokeshire coast path passes nearby.
Flimston Chapel
This chapel is still used for occasional services despite being the only building still possessing a roof in the abandoned village. Flimston is on M.O.D. land in southern Pembrokeshire, in the middle of an artillery range. The Pembrokeshire coast path passes nearby.
Abandoned Farm Buildings, Artillery Range, Flimston The entire area to the south of Merrion is marked as a Danger Area. It is an artillery range and is criss-crossed with tracks. Rather surprisingly the Pembrokeshire Coast Path meanders across it.
Abandoned Farm Buildings, Artillery Range, Flimston
The entire area to the south of Merrion is marked as a Danger Area. It is an artillery range and is criss-crossed with tracks. Rather surprisingly the Pembrokeshire Coast Path meanders across it.
Limestone cliffs near Elegug Stacks Fine examples of wave erosion along joints in the carboniferous limestone in South Pembrokeshire.
Limestone cliffs near Elegug Stacks
Fine examples of wave erosion along joints in the carboniferous limestone in South Pembrokeshire.
The Green Bridge of Wales One of a number of spectacular limestone features along this stretch of coast.
The Green Bridge of Wales
One of a number of spectacular limestone features along this stretch of coast.
But if you turn your back ... on the beautiful coastal features you will see this rusting tank, used for target practice by other tanks and this "keep out" sign with the stark warning: "Perygl. Do not touch any military debris. It may explode and kill you.
But if you turn your back ...
on the beautiful coastal features you will see this rusting tank, used for target practice by other tanks and this "keep out" sign with the stark warning: "Perygl. Do not touch any military debris. It may explode and kill you.
Green Bridge, west of Elegug Stacks Many guillemots, some razorbills and other assorted seabirds nest on the nearby stacks and extremity of the bridge in spring
Green Bridge, west of Elegug Stacks
Many guillemots, some razorbills and other assorted seabirds nest on the nearby stacks and extremity of the bridge in spring
Bulliber down Bulliber down from the long stack with Pen-y-holt stack in the background
Bulliber down
Bulliber down from the long stack with Pen-y-holt stack in the background
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Bulliber Down is located at Grid Ref: SR9095 (Lat: 51.618835, Lng: -5.0238404)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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