Carrs Rock

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Carrs Rock

Neyland from Pembroke Dock
Neyland from Pembroke Dock Credit: Penny Mayes

Carrs Rock is a small island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated in the Celtic Sea, it is part of the larger group of islands known as the Pembrokeshire Islands. Carrs Rock is approximately 0.3 hectares in size and is mainly composed of rocky cliffs and rugged terrain.

The island is uninhabited and lacks any significant vegetation due to its exposed location and harsh weather conditions. It is a popular spot for birdwatching, with various seabird species such as guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes known to nest on its cliffs. Additionally, Carrs Rock is home to a small population of grey seals, which can often be spotted basking on the rocky shores.

Access to Carrs Rock is limited and challenging due to its remote location and lack of landing facilities. The island can only be reached by boat, and visitors must exercise caution when navigating the surrounding waters due to strong currents and rocky outcrops.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park manages and protects Carrs Rock and its surrounding marine environment. The island is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological importance and sensitivity.

Carrs Rock offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the Pembrokeshire coastline and observe its diverse wildlife. However, due to the island's fragile ecosystem, it is essential for visitors to respect the natural environment and adhere to any regulations or restrictions in place to ensure its preservation for future generations.

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Carrs Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.699113/-4.9601386 or Grid Reference SM9504. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Neyland from Pembroke Dock
Neyland from Pembroke Dock
Neyland from Pembroke Dock
Neyland from Pembroke Dock
Milford Haven A view taken looking west from the toll bridge across the Haven.  The oil refineries and jetties can be seen in the background
Milford Haven
A view taken looking west from the toll bridge across the Haven. The oil refineries and jetties can be seen in the background
Marina At Neyland On the northern side of the Milford Haven opposite Pembroke Dock.
Marina At Neyland
On the northern side of the Milford Haven opposite Pembroke Dock.
Martello Tower, Pembroke Dock Pembroke Dock grew up around the Royal Dockyard established by the Admiralty about 200 years ago.
Martello Tower, Pembroke Dock
Pembroke Dock grew up around the Royal Dockyard established by the Admiralty about 200 years ago.
Military Cemetery There is a GeoCache here for travel bugs.
Military Cemetery
There is a GeoCache here for travel bugs.
Pembroke Dockyard Custom House (right) and Sunderland House (left).
See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/533195">SM9603 : Dockyard buildings  at Pembroke Dock</a>.
Pembroke Dockyard
Custom House (right) and Sunderland House (left). See also SM9603 : Dockyard buildings at Pembroke Dock.
Pembroke Dock Pier near the ferry berth.
Pembroke Dock
Pier near the ferry berth.
Llanstadwell Village strung out along the north shore, opposite Pembroke Dock
Llanstadwell
Village strung out along the north shore, opposite Pembroke Dock
Hazelbeach Last greenery for a while, westward, before all the oil installations. The western edge of the village and small fields beside the classic ria of Milford Haven.  The sea now occupies a former river valley. The flooding occurred after the melting of the ice age glaciers (Northern Britain was like Greenland today).
Hazelbeach
Last greenery for a while, westward, before all the oil installations. The western edge of the village and small fields beside the classic ria of Milford Haven. The sea now occupies a former river valley. The flooding occurred after the melting of the ice age glaciers (Northern Britain was like Greenland today).
Pennar Mouth The drowned valley of the Pembroke River joins Milford Haven.  Both headlands are just in SM9403. Beyond the ria is very much silted up,leading to the demise of Pembroke itself as a port.
Pennar Mouth
The drowned valley of the Pembroke River joins Milford Haven. Both headlands are just in SM9403. Beyond the ria is very much silted up,leading to the demise of Pembroke itself as a port.
Llanstadwell Church With Pembroke Dock visible behind, across Milford Haven.
Llanstadwell Church
With Pembroke Dock visible behind, across Milford Haven.
The Cleddau estuary View from the Pembroke Dock side of the Cleddau Bridge looking across the haven towards Neyland.
The Cleddau estuary
View from the Pembroke Dock side of the Cleddau Bridge looking across the haven towards Neyland.
Tank & Propeller memorial Memorial in car park opposite Asda superstore.
Tank & Propeller memorial
Memorial in car park opposite Asda superstore.
The Haven Taken from the picnic area at Cleddau Toll Bridge looking out to Pembroke Dock and the Texaco oil refinery on the left.
The Haven
Taken from the picnic area at Cleddau Toll Bridge looking out to Pembroke Dock and the Texaco oil refinery on the left.
Cleddau Toll Bridge The Toll Bridge was constructed in 1976, while under construction a section collapsed and four workers were killed in the accident,a memorial to the men was built in the picnic area near the toll booths.
Cleddau Toll Bridge
The Toll Bridge was constructed in 1976, while under construction a section collapsed and four workers were killed in the accident,a memorial to the men was built in the picnic area near the toll booths.
Martello Tower (disused!) Looking west along Milford Haven from Pembroke Dock.
Martello Tower (disused!)
Looking west along Milford Haven from Pembroke Dock.
Martello Tower (disused!) Whilst the O.S. describe this as disused, the machine gun on top is, I believe, a more recent addition!
Looking towards Llanreath and Pennar Point.
Martello Tower (disused!)
Whilst the O.S. describe this as disused, the machine gun on top is, I believe, a more recent addition! Looking towards Llanreath and Pennar Point.
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Carrs Rock is located at Grid Ref: SM9504 (Lat: 51.699113, Lng: -4.9601386)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///butternut.staple.fewest. Near Neyland, Pembrokeshire

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