Carreg-gafeiliog

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Carreg-gafeiliog

Penmaen Dewi  (St David's Head) The grassy coastal slopes leading to the rockey outcrop of Penmaen Dewi (St Davids Head).
Penmaen Dewi (St David's Head) Credit: Chris McAuley

Carreg-gafeiliog is a small island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, a county in southwest Wales. The island is situated approximately 1.5 kilometers from the mainland, making it accessible only by boat or during low tide when a rocky causeway is exposed.

Covering an area of about 3 hectares, Carreg-gafeiliog is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs and a small pebble beach. The island is uninhabited and lacks any permanent structures or facilities. It is primarily visited by tourists and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to its natural beauty and tranquility.

The island is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including nesting seabirds such as guillemots and razorbills, as well as various species of marine life in the surrounding waters. It is also known for its rich marine flora, with kelp forests and other underwater vegetation providing a habitat for numerous species.

Carreg-gafeiliog offers stunning views of the surrounding coast and is a popular spot for birdwatching and photography. Visitors can explore the island on foot, taking in its unique geological features and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. However, it is important to note that access to the island is limited due to the tides, and caution should be exercised to ensure a safe visit.

Overall, Carreg-gafeiliog is a hidden gem of natural beauty in Pembrokeshire, offering visitors an opportunity to connect with nature and experience the untouched wilderness of this remote island.

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Carreg-gafeiliog Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.888558/-5.3156265 or Grid Reference SM7126. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Penmaen Dewi  (St David's Head) The grassy coastal slopes leading to the rockey outcrop of Penmaen Dewi (St Davids Head).
Penmaen Dewi (St David's Head)
The grassy coastal slopes leading to the rockey outcrop of Penmaen Dewi (St Davids Head).
Porth-mawr (Whitesands Bay) A view of Whitesands from Penlledwen, over looking Trwynhwrddyn.
Porth-mawr (Whitesands Bay)
A view of Whitesands from Penlledwen, over looking Trwynhwrddyn.
Bay View Whitesands Bay and Beach (Porth-mawr) with a view of Carn Llidi at 181 metres on St Davids Head.
Bay View
Whitesands Bay and Beach (Porth-mawr) with a view of Carn Llidi at 181 metres on St Davids Head.
Porthstinian Porthstinian from Maen Bachau, on the other side of the bay is St Justinian Lifeboat Station.
Porthstinian
Porthstinian from Maen Bachau, on the other side of the bay is St Justinian Lifeboat Station.
Field Boundaries Dry stone walled field boundaries on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Field Boundaries
Dry stone walled field boundaries on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Whitesands Bay - 1984 Whitesands Bay aka Whitesand Bay on some maps, is a wide sandy beach in St Brides Bay in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, United Kingdom. The beach is located about 3 km west of the small city of St. Davids and about 1.5 km south of St Davids Head and has been described as the best surfing beach in Pembrokeshire and one of the best tourist beaches in the world.
Whitesands Bay - 1984
Whitesands Bay aka Whitesand Bay on some maps, is a wide sandy beach in St Brides Bay in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, United Kingdom. The beach is located about 3 km west of the small city of St. Davids and about 1.5 km south of St Davids Head and has been described as the best surfing beach in Pembrokeshire and one of the best tourist beaches in the world.
Hut Circles, St David's Head Situated within the promontory fort. Porthmeigan in upper right of picture.
Hut Circles, St David's Head
Situated within the promontory fort. Porthmeigan in upper right of picture.
Coetan Arthur
Coetan Arthur
Lower Treleddyn Farm The farmhouse can be rented for holidays.
Lower Treleddyn Farm
The farmhouse can be rented for holidays.
Trwynhwrddyn Here at Whitesands Bay a storm has washed all the vowels away from this headland.
Trwynhwrddyn
Here at Whitesands Bay a storm has washed all the vowels away from this headland.
Ramsey from St. Justinian
Ramsey from St. Justinian
Ffarm Rhosson Uchaf Farm Dyddia Ffarm Rhosson Uchaf o'r canol oesoedd. Mae'r hen ffermdy newydd gael ei hadnewyddu.

Rhossan Uchaf Farm dates from the middle ages. It has recently undergone much needed restoration work.
Ffarm Rhosson Uchaf Farm
Dyddia Ffarm Rhosson Uchaf o'r canol oesoedd. Mae'r hen ffermdy newydd gael ei hadnewyddu. Rhossan Uchaf Farm dates from the middle ages. It has recently undergone much needed restoration work.
St Justinian
St Justinian
The lifeboat station at St Justinian's The lifeboat station at St Justinian's, St Davids was established by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in 1869
The lifeboat station at St Justinian's
The lifeboat station at St Justinian's, St Davids was established by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in 1869
Thistles & Buttercups
Thistles & Buttercups
Buttercups & Thistles
Buttercups & Thistles
Porth Lleuog
Porth Lleuog
St David's Head
St David's Head
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Carreg-gafeiliog is located at Grid Ref: SM7126 (Lat: 51.888558, Lng: -5.3156265)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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