Pen-y-Holt Bay

Bay in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Pen-y-Holt Bay

Crow Rock August 2020 Crow rock now missing its marker post.
Crow Rock August 2020 Credit: Mike Graham

Pen-y-Holt Bay is a picturesque coastal area located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on the southwestern side of the country and is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This bay is known for its stunning natural beauty, with its rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters.

The bay is surrounded by lush greenery and offers breathtaking views of the Irish Sea. It is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and beachgoers who seek tranquility and a connection with the great outdoors. The bay is accessible by foot or car, with parking facilities available nearby.

The beach at Pen-y-Holt Bay is a hidden gem, often less crowded than other popular beaches in the area. It boasts soft golden sands, perfect for sunbathing, picnicking, or simply taking a leisurely walk along the shore. The clear waters provide an opportunity for swimming and various water sports such as surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

The surrounding cliffs offer excellent vantage points for birdwatching, as the area is home to a variety of seabirds, including gulls, cormorants, and puffins. Visitors can also explore the nearby coastal paths, which offer stunning panoramic views of the bay and the rugged coastline.

For those interested in history, Pen-y-Holt Bay has a rich maritime heritage. The bay was once a hub for fishing and smuggling activities, and remnants of old fishing huts and boatyards can still be seen along the shoreline.

Overall, Pen-y-Holt Bay is a tranquil and scenic destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and historical charm. It is a must-visit spot for anyone exploring Pembrokeshire's coastal wonders.

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Crow Rock August 2020 Crow rock now missing its marker post.
Crow Rock August 2020
Crow rock now missing its marker post.
Crow rock near neap high tide Now it has lost its marker post {possibly Oct 2010 when fishing vessel struck and foundered here } it will be, at spring high tides, completely awash and a very dangerous hazard. Seems probable that the cast iron sheathing has been hit by fire from Castlemartin tank gunnery range.
Crow rock near neap high tide
Now it has lost its marker post {possibly Oct 2010 when fishing vessel struck and foundered here } it will be, at spring high tides, completely awash and a very dangerous hazard. Seems probable that the cast iron sheathing has been hit by fire from Castlemartin tank gunnery range.
Western Walls Far, western, end of the artillery ranges at Castlemartin.  New routing on juggy limestone. One of the best easy end climbing crags anywhere.
Western Walls
Far, western, end of the artillery ranges at Castlemartin. New routing on juggy limestone. One of the best easy end climbing crags anywhere.
Western Walls Belle Tent, a route on the Western Walls, north of Linney Head. Shows the horizontal bedded limestone well.
Western Walls
Belle Tent, a route on the Western Walls, north of Linney Head. Shows the horizontal bedded limestone well.
Pen-y-holt Bay. Folded limestone beds east of Linney Head.
Pen-y-holt Bay.
Folded limestone beds east of Linney Head.
Choughs Taking no notice of the Military Firing Range warning on the clifftop.
Choughs
Taking no notice of the Military Firing Range warning on the clifftop.
Hanging Tar Part of MOD Castlemartin tank firing range. Special pedestrian access only and very occasionally, and vessels shepherded to a safe distance out to sea by range safety vessels when range is in use.
Hanging Tar
Part of MOD Castlemartin tank firing range. Special pedestrian access only and very occasionally, and vessels shepherded to a safe distance out to sea by range safety vessels when range is in use.
Stack, Pen-y-Holt Bay, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire
Stack, Pen-y-Holt Bay, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire
Coastal stack, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire.
Coastal stack, east of Linney Head, S. Pembrokeshire.
Folded strata, Pen-y-Holt Bay, S. Pembrokeshire.
Folded strata, Pen-y-Holt Bay, S. Pembrokeshire.
Linney Head Part of restricted area of Castlemartin tank firing range
Linney Head
Part of restricted area of Castlemartin tank firing range
Crow Rock Crow rock and its neighbouring rocks "The Toes" lie around 700 metres off Linney Head and claimed many sailing ships as they are all underwater even at low tide, Crow rock is visible with its marker at high tides.
Crow Rock
Crow rock and its neighbouring rocks "The Toes" lie around 700 metres off Linney Head and claimed many sailing ships as they are all underwater even at low tide, Crow rock is visible with its marker at high tides.
Crow Rock and Linney Head Crow rock with Linney head in background
Crow Rock and Linney Head
Crow rock with Linney head in background
Zawn at Linney Head The cliff is part of the aptly named Strata Walls.
Zawn at Linney Head
The cliff is part of the aptly named Strata Walls.
Military road in Range West The two plant pots are information carriers. The red one shows the limit of a bird nesting climbing restriction, and the yellow one shows the adjacent cliff name.
Military road in Range West
The two plant pots are information carriers. The red one shows the limit of a bird nesting climbing restriction, and the yellow one shows the adjacent cliff name.
Looking across Wind Bay
Looking across Wind Bay
Wind Bay at high tide
Wind Bay at high tide
Crater in Linney Burrows The land here has been a military firing range for over 70 years and is littered with evidence of this.
Crater in Linney Burrows
The land here has been a military firing range for over 70 years and is littered with evidence of this.
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Pen-y-Holt Bay is located at Grid Ref: SR8995 (Lat: 51.618838, Lng: -5.04219)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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