Carreg y Defaid

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Carreg y Defaid

Dinas Head Seen from the road from Fishguard to Newport — Dinas Head Credit: Deborah Tilley

Carreg y Defaid is a small island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated in St. Bride's Bay, approximately 6 kilometers west of the town of St. David's. The island is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts.

Carreg y Defaid is a rocky island, characterized by steep cliffs and rugged terrain. It has a total area of about 12 hectares and is surrounded by clear blue waters, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling, diving, and other water activities. The island is accessible by boat, and visitors can explore its rocky shores and sandy coves.

The island is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. These birds nest in the cliffs and can be observed during the breeding season. Carreg y Defaid also supports a diverse marine ecosystem, with seals and dolphins occasionally spotted in the surrounding waters.

In addition to its natural beauty, Carreg y Defaid has a rich history. The remains of an Iron Age fort can be found on the island, dating back to around 500 BC. These ancient structures provide a glimpse into the island's past and offer a unique cultural experience for visitors.

Overall, Carreg y Defaid is a picturesque and historically significant island in Pembrokeshire, attracting visitors with its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and intriguing archaeological sites.

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Carreg y Defaid Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.024424/-4.8940133 or Grid Reference SN0140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dinas Head Seen from the road from Fishguard to Newport

Dinas Head

Seen from the road from Fishguard to Newport

Perilous point There is some inconsistency between different versions of the Ordnance Survey as to whether this or the next headland is Pen Sidan. Either way, the only reason for scrambling down here was to claim another green square! It&#039;s very steep and accessible only via paths made by sheep - and even they sometimes come a cropper, as reported in the local newspaper recently:

&quot;Things went a bit woolly for Fishguard&#039;s inshore lifeboat crew yesterday afternoon, as they had a sheep on board.
The animal had become stranded at the bottom of a cliff near Dinas Head. Fishguard coastguard rescue team was also called to the scene.
The baaad sheep was helped aboard the inshore lifeboat, who landed in a safe place. They then delivered the animal to the coastguard team who took her back to the farmer.&quot;

Perilous point

There is some inconsistency between different versions of the Ordnance Survey as to whether this or the next headland is Pen Sidan. Either way, the only reason for scrambling down here was to claim another green square! It's very steep and accessible only via paths made by sheep - and even they sometimes come a cropper, as reported in the local newspaper recently: "Things went a bit woolly for Fishguard's inshore lifeboat crew yesterday afternoon, as they had a sheep on board. The animal had become stranded at the bottom of a cliff near Dinas Head. Fishguard coastguard rescue team was also called to the scene. The baaad sheep was helped aboard the inshore lifeboat, who landed in a safe place. They then delivered the animal to the coastguard team who took her back to the farmer."

Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

Inaccessible cove Tiny bay visitable only by boat: note the float and line left to mark the spot a lobster pot has been dropped.

Inaccessible cove

Tiny bay visitable only by boat: note the float and line left to mark the spot a lobster pot has been dropped.

Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

Gull's egg The egg has been broken into and the torn shell left lying in the grass. Another bird is most likely to have been the culprit.

Gull's egg

The egg has been broken into and the torn shell left lying in the grass. Another bird is most likely to have been the culprit.

Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff

Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas

Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas

View east along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path on Dinas Island

View east along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path on Dinas Island

Christopher Hilton

Dinas Head The rugged promontory of Dinas Head (142m amsl) - seen here from Saddle Point above Fishguard Harbour.

Dinas Head

The rugged promontory of Dinas Head (142m amsl) - seen here from Saddle Point above Fishguard Harbour.

Cliffs at Pen Castell

Cliffs at Pen Castell

Pembrokeshire Coast Path leading up Pen y Fan

Pembrokeshire Coast Path leading up Pen y Fan

St Brynach's Church

St Brynach's Church

Pwll Glas on Dinas Island

Pwll Glas on Dinas Island

View of the coast from near Pen Castell

View of the coast from near Pen Castell

Coast path heading north

Coast path heading north

Church of St Brynach remains At Cwm-yr-Eglwys

Church of St Brynach remains

At Cwm-yr-Eglwys

Kevin Waterhouse

Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach View from the sea wall round to Pig y Baw

Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach

View from the sea wall round to Pig y Baw

Kevin Waterhouse

Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach View to Trywn Isaac with more of the sea defences on the far right

Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach

View to Trywn Isaac with more of the sea defences on the far right

Kevin Waterhouse

Remains of St Brynach's church

Remains of St Brynach's church

Trig Point on Pen y Fan, Dinas Head

Trig Point on Pen y Fan, Dinas Head

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Carreg y Defaid is located at Grid Ref: SN0140 (Lat: 52.024424, Lng: -4.8940133)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///chin.radiated.cornering. Near Newport, Pembrokeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.024424,-4.8940133

Cwm-yr-Eglwys

Created By: Potlatch 0.9b

Is In: Pembrokeshire

Place: hamlet

Wikidata: Q5197179

Lat/Long: 52.023018/-4.8955484

Toilets

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.0236264/-4.895611

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:15; Sa 09:15

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: SA42 66

Royal Cypher: VR

Source: survey

Survey Date: 2023-06-19

Lat/Long: 52.0229675/-4.8947189

Bench

Lat/Long: 52.0238113/-4.8949582

Bench

Lat/Long: 52.0237606/-4.8948414

Bench

Lat/Long: 52.0236914/-4.8947937

Bench

Lat/Long: 52.0236212/-4.8947413

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 52.0230908/-4.8953769

Aber Gwyn

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 52.0237057/-4.8918721

Saint Brynach's Belfry

Historic: archaeological_site

Lat/Long: 52.0234984/-4.8946682

Leisure: slipway

Lat/Long: 52.0233783/-4.8945234

Bench

Lat/Long: 52.0234508/-4.8946232

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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