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Careg-yr Adar

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Careg-yr Adar

Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas
Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas Credit: Dylan Moore

Careg-yr Adar, also known as Bird Rock, is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated approximately 1.5 miles west of Skomer Island, it is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is known for its abundant birdlife and stunning natural beauty.

The island is relatively small, measuring only around 250 meters in length and 100 meters in width. It is composed of rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops, providing an ideal habitat for a variety of seabirds including razorbills, guillemots, puffins, and kittiwakes. The island's name, Careg-yr Adar, translates to "Rock of Birds" in Welsh, which aptly describes its main attraction.

Due to its remote location and protected status, access to Careg-yr Adar is restricted to protect the nesting sites of the birds. Visitors are not permitted to land on the island, but boat trips and guided tours are available from nearby locations such as Martin's Haven, giving visitors the opportunity to observe the island's wildlife from a distance.

The best time to visit Careg-yr Adar is during the spring and summer months, when the seabirds are nesting and the island is teeming with activity. The sight and sound of thousands of birds nesting and flying around the cliffs is truly awe-inspiring.

In addition to its birdlife, Careg-yr Adar offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and is often included in boat tours of the area, which also visit nearby attractions such as Skomer Island and the Skokholm Island Nature Reserve.

Careg-yr Adar is a must-visit destination for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a unique and untouched natural experience in the picturesque Pembrokeshire Coast.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.020698/-4.8794723 or Grid Reference SN0239. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas
Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas
St Brynach's Church
St Brynach's Church
Pwll Glas on Dinas Island
Pwll Glas on Dinas Island
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
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'.
Hillside above Pwll Glas There is a view across Newport Bay.
Hillside above Pwll Glas
There is a view across Newport Bay.
Coast path above Pwll Glas There is a steady climb up to Dinas Head.
Coast path above Pwll Glas
There is a steady climb up to Dinas Head.
Coastal path on Dinas Island The path is currently aiming at Carningli, with Newport down to the left. This is a popular walk and the path can get crowded.
Coastal path on Dinas Island
The path is currently aiming at Carningli, with Newport down to the left. This is a popular walk and the path can get crowded.
Non-flowering gorse by the coast path on Dinas Island The gorse on the moors is a blaze of colour currently, so it was a surprise to see this not in flower.
Non-flowering gorse by the coast path on Dinas Island
The gorse on the moors is a blaze of colour currently, so it was a surprise to see this not in flower.
The bay at Cwm-yr-Eglwys This is the view which opens up from the coastal path on Dinas Island.
The bay at Cwm-yr-Eglwys
This is the view which opens up from the coastal path on Dinas Island.
The bay at Cwm-yr-Eglwys Viewed from the south side where it is approached by a narrow road. St Brynach's Church stands in the centre.
The bay at Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Viewed from the south side where it is approached by a narrow road. St Brynach's Church stands in the centre.
Ruins of St Brynach's church, Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Ruins of St Brynach's church, Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Pembrokeshire Coast Path: view down into Pwll Glas Two footpaths follow the eastern side of Dinas Island. The official route of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path takes the lower level, which involves some close encounters with cliff-tops: the view down into Pwll Glas is one of the more vertiginous.
Pembrokeshire Coast Path: view down into Pwll Glas
Two footpaths follow the eastern side of Dinas Island. The official route of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path takes the lower level, which involves some close encounters with cliff-tops: the view down into Pwll Glas is one of the more vertiginous.
Path junction, Cwm-yr-Eglwys Footpath PP16 45/2 joins the coast path here from the left. (The coast path is mapped as an alternative to the strenuous route around Dinas Island). On the left is the swampy woodland shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4529419">SN0139 : Swampy woodland, Cwm Dewi</a>.
Path junction, Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Footpath PP16 45/2 joins the coast path here from the left. (The coast path is mapped as an alternative to the strenuous route around Dinas Island). On the left is the swampy woodland shown in SN0139 : Swampy woodland, Cwm Dewi.
Cwm-yr-Eglwys Caravan Park The easy inland version of the coast path runs through this caravan site to the sea by the ruined church.
Cwm-yr-Eglwys Caravan Park
The easy inland version of the coast path runs through this caravan site to the sea by the ruined church.
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Careg-yr Adar is located at Grid Ref: SN0239 (Lat: 52.020698, Lng: -4.8794723)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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