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Ogof Genau

Bay in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Ogof Genau

Port Lieuog With adult grey seals and their pups.
Port Lieuog Credit: David Lally

Ogof Genau, located in Pembrokeshire Bay in Wales, is a sea cave renowned for its natural beauty and geological significance. The cave is situated on the rugged coastline of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is accessible only by boat or kayak.

Ogof Genau is known for its stunning rock formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, which have formed over thousands of years. The cave is also home to a variety of marine life, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

The cave is approximately 100 meters long and opens up to a large chamber with a high ceiling, allowing visitors to explore and admire the unique features of the cave. The entrance to the cave is surrounded by towering cliffs and rock formations, adding to the dramatic and picturesque setting.

Visitors to Ogof Genau can enjoy guided tours of the cave, where they can learn about its history, geology, and the importance of preserving this natural wonder. The cave is a protected site, ensuring that it remains a pristine and untouched destination for future generations to enjoy.

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Ogof Genau Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.857553/-5.3423525 or Grid Reference SM6922. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Port Lieuog With adult grey seals and their pups.
Port Lieuog
With adult grey seals and their pups.
Ramsey Island cave Not sure if this is Ogof Tywood or Ogof Organ. The rock here is a metamorphic sandstone with strata at what looks to be about a 70 degree incline. According to our guide this distortion is due to the igneous intrusion to the south which is now Carnllundain.
Ramsey Island cave
Not sure if this is Ogof Tywood or Ogof Organ. The rock here is a metamorphic sandstone with strata at what looks to be about a 70 degree incline. According to our guide this distortion is due to the igneous intrusion to the south which is now Carnllundain.
Pembrokeshire skyline View from the arched doorway of St Non’s Chapel, Ramsey Island silhouetted by the evening sun. From Ynys Bery, Ynys Cantwr and Foel Fawr on the left, to Carn Llundain, the highest point of Ramsey Island, on the right.
Pembrokeshire skyline
View from the arched doorway of St Non’s Chapel, Ramsey Island silhouetted by the evening sun. From Ynys Bery, Ynys Cantwr and Foel Fawr on the left, to Carn Llundain, the highest point of Ramsey Island, on the right.
Ramsey Island at sunset Across the bay from St Justinian’s.
Ramsey Island at sunset
Across the bay from St Justinian’s.
Carn Llundain The highest point on Ramsey Island.
Carn Llundain
The highest point on Ramsey Island.
Sunset behind Ramsey Island
Sunset behind Ramsey Island
Carreg-gwylan and Trwyn Bendro: Ramsey
Carreg-gwylan and Trwyn Bendro: Ramsey
Trig point on Ramsey Island The rustic triangulation pillar which has an Ordnance Survey flush bracket bench mark serial number S7057 is described in detail at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://trigpointinguk.com/trigs/trig-details.php?t=5580" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://trigpointinguk.com/trigs/trig-details.php?t=5580">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Trig point on Ramsey Island
The rustic triangulation pillar which has an Ordnance Survey flush bracket bench mark serial number S7057 is described in detail at LinkExternal link
Carnllundain, Ramsey Island
Carnllundain, Ramsey Island
Carnysgubor and The Bungalow, Ramsey Island
Carnysgubor and The Bungalow, Ramsey Island
Aber Mawr Cliffs & Carnysgubor, Ramsey Island
Aber Mawr Cliffs & Carnysgubor, Ramsey Island
Aber Mawr, Ramsey Island
Aber Mawr, Ramsey Island
Ogof Colomennod, Ramsey Island
Ogof Colomennod, Ramsey Island
The eastern side of Carnllundain From the trig point, you can see all over the island and also to the mainland, where Whitesands and St David's are clearly visible. In the far distance are the Preseli Hills.
The eastern side of Carnllundain
From the trig point, you can see all over the island and also to the mainland, where Whitesands and St David's are clearly visible. In the far distance are the Preseli Hills.
Path on Carnysgubor The main route to the third highest point on Ramsey Island (Carnllundain has a subsidiary peak higher than this). The view extends over Aber Mawr to Carnllundain with Skomer Island on the far skyline.
Path on Carnysgubor
The main route to the third highest point on Ramsey Island (Carnllundain has a subsidiary peak higher than this). The view extends over Aber Mawr to Carnllundain with Skomer Island on the far skyline.
The summit of Carnysgubor The hill has a small summit ridge with a couple of subsidiary lumps.
The summit of Carnysgubor
The hill has a small summit ridge with a couple of subsidiary lumps.
Subsidiary peak and cairn on Carnysgubor Carn Llidi and Whitesands Bay are very clear on the mainland. The image also shows the flat north eastern corner of the island where most of its farming takes place.
Subsidiary peak and cairn on Carnysgubor
Carn Llidi and Whitesands Bay are very clear on the mainland. The image also shows the flat north eastern corner of the island where most of its farming takes place.
Aber Mawr Viewed from the south side with Carnysgubor behind it.
Aber Mawr
Viewed from the south side with Carnysgubor behind it.
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Ogof Genau is located at Grid Ref: SM6922 (Lat: 51.857553, Lng: -5.3423525)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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///sublet.release.pesky. Near St Davids, Pembrokeshire

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