Carreg Onnen

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Carreg Onnen

Tresinwen, approaching from Strumble Head
Tresinwen, approaching from Strumble Head Credit: Christopher Hilton

Carreg Onnen is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated approximately 1 mile northwest of the mainland, near the town of Newport. The island is accessible by boat or kayak, and its size measures approximately 650 meters long and 200 meters wide.

The island is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with cliffs rising up to 30 meters in certain areas. It is covered in a variety of vegetation, including grasses, shrubs, and some trees, which provide habitat for various bird species. The surrounding waters are also rich in marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing and diving enthusiasts.

Carreg Onnen offers stunning views of the Pembrokeshire coastline and is a popular destination for day trips and nature exploration. Visitors can enjoy walking along the coastal paths, observing the diverse flora and fauna, and taking in the peaceful atmosphere of this secluded island. The island's rocky shores are home to a variety of seabirds, such as guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes.

Due to its uninhabited nature, there are no facilities or amenities on Carreg Onnen, making it necessary for visitors to bring their own supplies and adhere to a "leave no trace" policy. The island is protected as part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and wildlife.

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Carreg Onnen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.028099/-5.078834 or Grid Reference SM8841. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tresinwen, approaching from Strumble Head
Tresinwen, approaching from Strumble Head
Foxgloves on the Coast Path The coast path to Strumble Head in June
Foxgloves on the Coast Path
The coast path to Strumble Head in June
White House at Tresinwen
White House at Tresinwen
Cottages at Tresinwen A pretty little hamlet on the road to Strumble Head
Cottages at Tresinwen
A pretty little hamlet on the road to Strumble Head
Carreg Gybi
Carreg Gybi
Trwyn Llwyd
Trwyn Llwyd
Porthsychan
Porthsychan
Ynys Onnen A small island close to Strumble Head.
Ynys Onnen
A small island close to Strumble Head.
Strumble Head lighthouse Taken from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with part of Ynys Onnen to the left.
Strumble Head lighthouse
Taken from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with part of Ynys Onnen to the left.
Strumble Head: stormy shower passing In the bottom right, the Strumble Head lighthouse.
On a day of strong wind, showers were moving fast across the sea; for 10 minutes clouds had blotted out the sun but already they were moving off inland and the sun emerging from behind them.
Strumble Head: stormy shower passing
In the bottom right, the Strumble Head lighthouse. On a day of strong wind, showers were moving fast across the sea; for 10 minutes clouds had blotted out the sun but already they were moving off inland and the sun emerging from behind them.
Carreg Onnen Bay, from Strumble Head: storm shower approaching
Carreg Onnen Bay, from Strumble Head: storm shower approaching
The bridge to Strumble Head lighthouse
The bridge to Strumble Head lighthouse
Strumble Head Lighthouse
Strumble Head Lighthouse
Strumble Head Lighthouse A hazy coastal view to Strumble Head Lighthouse a short stop after bagging Garn Fawr.
Strumble Head Lighthouse
A hazy coastal view to Strumble Head Lighthouse a short stop after bagging Garn Fawr.
The bridge to Ynysmeicl The footbridge across the sound connecting the mainland to Ynysmeicl and Strumble Head Lighthouse.
The bridge to Ynysmeicl
The footbridge across the sound connecting the mainland to Ynysmeicl and Strumble Head Lighthouse.
Strumble Head lighthouse
Strumble Head lighthouse
Strumble Light
Strumble Light
Strumble Light Strumble (not Strumble Head), as the name of the headland, is Old English, and is probably "storm-bill". The map also gets the Welsh name wrong. Pen-caer is the name of the district. The headland is called Trwyn-câr = "nose (or ness) of Pencaer".
Strumble Light
Strumble (not Strumble Head), as the name of the headland, is Old English, and is probably "storm-bill". The map also gets the Welsh name wrong. Pen-caer is the name of the district. The headland is called Trwyn-câr = "nose (or ness) of Pencaer".
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Carreg Onnen is located at Grid Ref: SM8841 (Lat: 52.028099, Lng: -5.078834)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.028099,-5.078834
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.0290981/-5.0719976
Strumble Head Lighthouse
Man Made: lighthouse
Seamark Landmark Height: 17
Seamark Light 1 Character: Fl
Seamark Light 1 Colour: white
Seamark Light 1 Exhibition: 24h
Seamark Light 1 Group: 4
Seamark Light 1 Height: 45
Seamark Light 1 Period: 15
Seamark Light 1 Range: 26
Seamark Light 1 Sector End: 257
Seamark Light 1 Sector Start: 38
Seamark Light 1 Sequence: 0.1+(2.2),0.1+(2.2),0.1+(2.2),0.1+(8)
Seamark Light Reference: A 5274
Seamark Name: Strumble Head
Seamark Type: light_major
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Url: https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/strumble-head-lighthouse
Lat/Long: 52.0297692/-5.0736741
Strumble Head
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.0291569/-5.0717823
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