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Carreg Lion

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Carreg Lion

Cemaes Head View from the northern side of the Teifi Estuary.
Cemaes Head Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Carreg Lion is a small island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Also known as Lion Rock, it is situated about 1.5 miles northwest of the town of Tenby. The island is a prominent feature of the local coastline and is visible from several viewpoints along the shore.

Carreg Lion is a rugged and rocky island, measuring approximately 200 meters in length and 50 meters in width. It is composed of sandstone and limestone, which gives its cliffs and rock formations a distinctive appearance. The island's highest point reaches about 35 meters above sea level.

Due to its remote location and difficult terrain, access to Carreg Lion is limited. It is not possible to walk to the island during high tide, but during low tide, a rocky causeway is exposed, allowing visitors to reach the island on foot.

The island is home to a variety of bird species, including gulls, cormorants, and oystercatchers. Seals can often be spotted lounging on the rocks surrounding the island. The surrounding waters are rich in marine life, making Carreg Lion a popular spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Carreg Lion holds great historical significance as well. It is believed to have served as a lookout point during the medieval period and may have had defensive structures on its summit. Today, the island's rocky landscape and stunning views make it a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers, offering a glimpse into the natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.106297/-4.7457139 or Grid Reference SN1248. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cemaes Head View from the northern side of the Teifi Estuary.
Cemaes Head
View from the northern side of the Teifi Estuary.
View over the Teifi estuary towards Pengarn
View over the Teifi estuary towards Pengarn
Sunset over Cemaes Head View across the Teifi Estuary from Gwbert.
Sunset over Cemaes Head
View across the Teifi Estuary from Gwbert.
Pembrokeshire Coast Path above Cemmaes Head A family walk along a short stretch of the coast path, scanned from a slide in my late father's archive; the exact date isn't recorded, but my recollection is that it was around Easter. Cardigan Island is visible in the distance, above my head.
Pembrokeshire Coast Path above Cemmaes Head
A family walk along a short stretch of the coast path, scanned from a slide in my late father's archive; the exact date isn't recorded, but my recollection is that it was around Easter. Cardigan Island is visible in the distance, above my head.
Pembrokeshire Coast Path above Cemmaes Head A family walk along a short stretch of the coast path, scanned from a slide in my late father's archive; the exact date isn't recorded, but my recollection is that it was around Easter. Clearly something in the water had attracted our attention, maybe a seal
Pembrokeshire Coast Path above Cemmaes Head
A family walk along a short stretch of the coast path, scanned from a slide in my late father's archive; the exact date isn't recorded, but my recollection is that it was around Easter. Clearly something in the water had attracted our attention, maybe a seal
Heather and rocks on Cemaes Head
Heather and rocks on Cemaes Head
Cemaes Head Walked off the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to have a look over the edge of Cemaes Head.
Cemaes Head
Walked off the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to have a look over the edge of Cemaes Head.
Cemaes Head From the coastal path.
Cemaes Head
From the coastal path.
Cemaes Head Cemaes Head is the most northerly point of the Pembrokeshire coast.
Cemaes Head
Cemaes Head is the most northerly point of the Pembrokeshire coast.
Bluebells on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path The blue of the sea is echoed by the blue haze of the bluebells ahead on the eastern flank of Cemaes Head.
Bluebells on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
The blue of the sea is echoed by the blue haze of the bluebells ahead on the eastern flank of Cemaes Head.
Bluebells on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path Yellow gorse flowers, blue sea, white cottages, golden sands, green fields now enhanced with a haze of bluebells. A simple palette but all the better for that.
Bluebells on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Yellow gorse flowers, blue sea, white cottages, golden sands, green fields now enhanced with a haze of bluebells. A simple palette but all the better for that.
Entrance to Cemaes Head Nature Reserve A wonderfully wild feeling and remote section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path enters this nature reserve and straightaway you can feel the difference and see the evidence; more beetles stalking the pathway, more birds take flight at your approach, especially skylarks and wagtails and the odd grey seal can be seen bottling off the coast.
Entrance to Cemaes Head Nature Reserve
A wonderfully wild feeling and remote section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path enters this nature reserve and straightaway you can feel the difference and see the evidence; more beetles stalking the pathway, more birds take flight at your approach, especially skylarks and wagtails and the odd grey seal can be seen bottling off the coast.
A family spot a grey seal off Cemaes Head These families were rooted to the spot having seen first one then two grey seals below. One was basking on a rock but plopped off and the two swam and dived while we all watched with binoculars.
A family spot a grey seal off Cemaes Head
These families were rooted to the spot having seen first one then two grey seals below. One was basking on a rock but plopped off and the two swam and dived while we all watched with binoculars.
Coastal erosion near Cemaes Head, Pembrokeshire The cliff edge here is being eroded by the weather and the large pillar looks like it has a short future and will end up far below in the sea at some stage.
Coastal erosion near Cemaes Head, Pembrokeshire
The cliff edge here is being eroded by the weather and the large pillar looks like it has a short future and will end up far below in the sea at some stage.
Old Coastguard look-out on Cemaes Head This 'compact and bijou' ex-Coastguard look-out point may suit a geologist or climber should it ever be converted for residential purposes.
Old Coastguard look-out on Cemaes Head
This 'compact and bijou' ex-Coastguard look-out point may suit a geologist or climber should it ever be converted for residential purposes.
Part of the Pembrokeshire Coast The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs along the skyline here, far above the rocky foreshore below called Traeth Godir-coch, which may mean 'raised red beach' in Welsh but now is a jumble of angular recently fallen rocks and more rounded older fallen rocks.
Part of the Pembrokeshire Coast
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs along the skyline here, far above the rocky foreshore below called Traeth Godir-coch, which may mean 'raised red beach' in Welsh but now is a jumble of angular recently fallen rocks and more rounded older fallen rocks.
Hillside and cliffs below the Pembrokeshire Coast Path Here, near Cemaes Head the grassy hillside slopes down below the path, but ahead the rock strata is folded and twisted dramatically, with vertical cliffs towering over the beach.
Hillside and cliffs below the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Here, near Cemaes Head the grassy hillside slopes down below the path, but ahead the rock strata is folded and twisted dramatically, with vertical cliffs towering over the beach.
Sheep and lambs snoozing in the April sun We have had such a dry April that these sheep and lambs find it more acceptable to lie down and snooze than hunt about for fresh growth when there isn't any.
Sheep and lambs snoozing in the April sun
We have had such a dry April that these sheep and lambs find it more acceptable to lie down and snooze than hunt about for fresh growth when there isn't any.
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Carreg Lion is located at Grid Ref: SN1248 (Lat: 52.106297, Lng: -4.7457139)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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///rejoiced.vows.imprints. Near Cardigan, Ceredigion

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