Meini Duon

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Meini Duon

Port Lieuog With adult grey seals and their pups.
Port Lieuog Credit: David Lally

Meini Duon is a small island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Also known as Black Stone, it is situated in the Bristol Channel, approximately 2 miles west of the mainland. The island is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs and a prominent rock stack at its southern tip.

Meini Duon is a haven for various seabird species, including guillemots, razorbills, and puffins, which nest on the cliffs and rock ledges. The island is also home to a diverse range of marine life, with seals often seen basking on the shores.

Access to Meini Duon is limited due to its remote location and treacherous waters. It can only be reached by boat, and caution must be exercised when navigating the strong currents and tides of the Bristol Channel. The island remains uninhabited, with no permanent structures or facilities.

However, Meini Duon attracts visitors and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to its untouched beauty and wildlife. It offers a unique opportunity for birdwatching, photography, and experiencing the raw power of the surrounding seas. The island is also part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, a protected area renowned for its stunning landscapes and biodiversity.

For those who venture to Meini Duon, they are rewarded with a serene and unspoiled environment, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature in its purest form.

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Meini Duon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.846175/-5.3448779 or Grid Reference SM6921. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Port Lieuog With adult grey seals and their pups.
Port Lieuog
With adult grey seals and their pups.
Pembrokeshire skyline View from the arched doorway of St Non’s Chapel, Ramsey Island silhouetted by the evening sun.

From Ynys Bery, Ynys Cantwr and Foel Fawr on the left, to Carn Llundain, the highest point of Ramsey Island, on the right.
Pembrokeshire skyline
View from the arched doorway of St Non’s Chapel, Ramsey Island silhouetted by the evening sun. From Ynys Bery, Ynys Cantwr and Foel Fawr on the left, to Carn Llundain, the highest point of Ramsey Island, on the right.
Ramsey Island at sunset Across the bay from St Justinian’s.
Ramsey Island at sunset
Across the bay from St Justinian’s.
Carn Llundain The highest point on Ramsey Island.
Carn Llundain
The highest point on Ramsey Island.
Sunset behind Ramsey Island
Sunset behind Ramsey Island
Carreg-gwylan and Trwyn Bendro: Ramsey
Carreg-gwylan and Trwyn Bendro: Ramsey
Trig point on Ramsey Island The rustic triangulation pillar which has an Ordnance Survey flush bracket bench mark serial number S7057 is described in detail at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://trigpointinguk.com/trigs/trig-details.php?t=5580" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://trigpointinguk.com/trigs/trig-details.php?t=5580">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>
Trig point on Ramsey Island
The rustic triangulation pillar which has an Ordnance Survey flush bracket bench mark serial number S7057 is described in detail at LinkExternal link
Carnllundain, Ramsey Island
Carnllundain, Ramsey Island
The eastern side of Carnllundain From the trig point, you can see all over the island and also to the mainland, where Whitesands and St David's are clearly visible. In the far distance are the Preseli Hills.
The eastern side of Carnllundain
From the trig point, you can see all over the island and also to the mainland, where Whitesands and St David's are clearly visible. In the far distance are the Preseli Hills.
Trig point and cairn on Carnllundain The highest point of Ramsey Island.
Trig point and cairn on Carnllundain
The highest point of Ramsey Island.
The north-eastern side of Carnllundain Giving good views over the northern end of Ramsey Island and also over the Whitesands Bay on the mainland.
The north-eastern side of Carnllundain
Giving good views over the northern end of Ramsey Island and also over the Whitesands Bay on the mainland.
Exposed rock on the subsidiary summit of Carnllundain This spot gives views over the southern end of Ramsey Island and the collection of smaller islands there.
Exposed rock on the subsidiary summit of Carnllundain
This spot gives views over the southern end of Ramsey Island and the collection of smaller islands there.
Porth Lleuog The elements have penetrated well into the cliffs in this cove. On the skyline is the island of Grassholm.
Porth Lleuog
The elements have penetrated well into the cliffs in this cove. On the skyline is the island of Grassholm.
Carnllundain Boat from St Justinian then a 3 TUMP island circuit on a sunny day, Carnysgubor, Carnllundain and finally Foel Fawr.
Name: Carnllundain
Hill number: 5252
Height: 136m / 446ft
Parent (Ma/M): none
Section: 31C: South-West Wales
County/UA: Pembrokeshire [Sir Benfro] (CoU)
Island: Ramsey
Maritime Area: Pembrokeshire Coast - West
Class: Hump, Tump (100-199m), SIB
Grid ref: SM 69612 23462
Summit feature: cairn 2m N of trig point
Drop: 136m
Col: Sea
Carnllundain
Boat from St Justinian then a 3 TUMP island circuit on a sunny day, Carnysgubor, Carnllundain and finally Foel Fawr. Name: Carnllundain Hill number: 5252 Height: 136m / 446ft Parent (Ma/M): none Section: 31C: South-West Wales County/UA: Pembrokeshire [Sir Benfro] (CoU) Island: Ramsey Maritime Area: Pembrokeshire Coast - West Class: Hump, Tump (100-199m), SIB Grid ref: SM 69612 23462 Summit feature: cairn 2m N of trig point Drop: 136m Col: Sea
Trwyn Mynachdy View from coast path above Porth Lleuog towards Trwyn Mynachdy.
Trwyn Mynachdy
View from coast path above Porth Lleuog towards Trwyn Mynachdy.
Carn Llundain Approaching Carn Llundain on Ramsey Island.
Carn Llundain
Approaching Carn Llundain on Ramsey Island.
Ramsey Island View of Ramsey Island from the footpath above the new lifeboat station.  The highest point of Ramsey Island, Carn Llundain, is at the centre of the picture.
Ramsey Island
View of Ramsey Island from the footpath above the new lifeboat station. The highest point of Ramsey Island, Carn Llundain, is at the centre of the picture.
Cliffs by Porth Lleuog Porth Lleuog's name gives away that it is a poor quality harbour.  It was used by the monks who once lived on Ramsey Island but has since been supplanted by the better harbour on the eastern side of the island.  The beach is not open to the public.
Cliffs by Porth Lleuog
Porth Lleuog's name gives away that it is a poor quality harbour. It was used by the monks who once lived on Ramsey Island but has since been supplanted by the better harbour on the eastern side of the island. The beach is not open to the public.
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Meini Duon is located at Grid Ref: SM6921 (Lat: 51.846175, Lng: -5.3448779)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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