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Carreg March

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Carreg March

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

Carreg March is a small island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated in the southern part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The island is characterized by its rugged coastline, with towering cliffs and secluded coves. It is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, with seals and dolphins often spotted in the area.

Carreg March itself is relatively small, measuring only about 200 meters in length. It is composed of rocky terrain, with no vegetation or trees. The island is accessible by boat, and visitors can explore its rocky shores, go fishing in the surrounding waters, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

While there are no permanent human residents on Carreg March, it is a designated nature reserve and protected area. Conservation efforts are in place to preserve the island's unique ecosystem and maintain its natural beauty.

Overall, Carreg March is a picturesque island offering breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a unique and unspoiled coastal experience.

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Carreg March Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.024133/-4.8901167 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'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."
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."
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Churchyard and ruined church, Cwm yr Eglwys All that remains of the church of St Brynach, the rest having been washed away by the so-called Royal Charter Storm of October 1859. A somewhat melancholy sight, all the more so on a drizzly afternoon. As for the meaning of the name, if this were Cornwall rather than West Wales, the wording on the map might well be 'Church Cove'.
Churchyard and ruined church, Cwm yr Eglwys
All that remains of the church of St Brynach, the rest having been washed away by the so-called Royal Charter Storm of October 1859. A somewhat melancholy sight, all the more so on a drizzly afternoon. As for the meaning of the name, if this were Cornwall rather than West Wales, the wording on the map might well be 'Church Cove'.
The Pembrokeshire Coast path east of Dinas Head Seen from a few hundred metres east of the trig. point at Pen y Fan - on a drizzly afternoon. In the distance is the Nevern Estuary, Aber yr Afon Nyfer. Ahead of me on the path is Casey, a Jack Russell terrier often to be seen in Pembrokeshire Geographs: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/301958," href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/301958,">Link</a> <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2188741" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2188741">Link</a>
The Pembrokeshire Coast path east of Dinas Head
Seen from a few hundred metres east of the trig. point at Pen y Fan - on a drizzly afternoon. In the distance is the Nevern Estuary, Aber yr Afon Nyfer. Ahead of me on the path is Casey, a Jack Russell terrier often to be seen in Pembrokeshire Geographs: Link Link
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Carreg March is located at Grid Ref: SN0140 (Lat: 52.024133, Lng: -4.8901167)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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///streetcar.last.volcano. Near Newport, Pembrokeshire

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Located within 500m of 52.024133,-4.8901167
Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Created By: Potlatch 0.9b
Is In: Pembrokeshire
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q5197179
Lat/Long: 52.023018/-4.8955484
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:15; Sa 09:15
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
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Survey Date: 2023-06-19
Lat/Long: 52.0229675/-4.8947189
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Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.0230908/-4.8953769
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Aber Gwyn
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 52.0237057/-4.8918721
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Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 52.0234984/-4.8946682
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