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Bullwell Bay

Bay in Pembrokeshire

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Bullwell Bay

Oil terminal, Popton Point One of the two Texaco piers.
Oil terminal, Popton Point Credit: Richard Webb

Bullwell Bay is a picturesque cove located in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Nestled between the villages of Penally and Lydstep, this small bay offers a tranquil and serene escape from the bustling tourist hotspots in the area.

The bay is characterized by its rugged cliffs, golden sandy beach, and crystal-clear turquoise waters. At low tide, a series of rocky outcrops emerge, creating small pools that are perfect for exploring marine life. The bay is also backed by lush green hills, providing a stunning backdrop to the scenery.

Bullwell Bay is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful day by the sea. The beach offers ample space for sunbathing, picnicking, and beach games, making it a great spot for families. The calm waters of the bay are also ideal for swimming and snorkeling, providing opportunities to spot various marine species.

For those who enjoy coastal walks, Bullwell Bay is situated along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, a renowned long-distance trail that stretches for 186 miles. The bay serves as a perfect starting or ending point for a scenic hike, with breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and the chance to spot seals, dolphins, and seabirds along the way.

While there are no facilities directly at Bullwell Bay, it is only a short distance from the nearby villages of Penally and Lydstep, where visitors can find amenities such as cafes, restaurants, and public restrooms.

Overall, Bullwell Bay is a hidden gem on the Pembrokeshire coast, offering natural beauty, tranquility, and opportunities for outdoor exploration.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.693761/-5.0382862 or Grid Reference SM9003. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oil terminal, Popton Point One of the two Texaco piers.
Oil terminal, Popton Point
One of the two Texaco piers.
Tanker, Popton point Smallish tanker, probably loading with refined products from the Texaco refinery
Tanker, Popton point
Smallish tanker, probably loading with refined products from the Texaco refinery
Oil jetty Loading/unloading for the Total refinery, Milford Haven
Oil jetty
Loading/unloading for the Total refinery, Milford Haven
Jetty at Hakin With Milford Haven pilots.
Jetty at Hakin
With Milford Haven pilots.
Tanker "Anna Knutsen" at Texaco oil terminal , Popton point
Tanker "Anna Knutsen" at Texaco oil terminal , Popton point
Gelliswick Bay oil pipeline and jetty One of several oil pipelines comes ashore here at this small working beach just west of Milford Haven. The to-ing and fro-ing of vast oil and liquid gas tankers in the Haven keeps this coastline constantly at risk of pollution incidents of which the most catastrophic was the grounding of Sea Empress in 1996. The resulting environmental damage cost 60 million pounds to clean up.
Gelliswick Bay oil pipeline and jetty
One of several oil pipelines comes ashore here at this small working beach just west of Milford Haven. The to-ing and fro-ing of vast oil and liquid gas tankers in the Haven keeps this coastline constantly at risk of pollution incidents of which the most catastrophic was the grounding of Sea Empress in 1996. The resulting environmental damage cost 60 million pounds to clean up.
Minerva at the jetty
Minerva at the jetty
Oil terminal, Popton Point Oil tanker moored at the oil terminal off Popton Point, Milford Haven.
Oil terminal, Popton Point
Oil tanker moored at the oil terminal off Popton Point, Milford Haven.
Rhoscrowther: Texaco Oil refinery jetty An oil product tanker, the deadweight 14,845 tonne Bro Designer, built in 2006 and owned by the Swedish company Broström, is moored alongside the western end of one of the Texaco refinery jetties. Popton Point is the headland behind from which the jetty has been built.
Rhoscrowther: Texaco Oil refinery jetty
An oil product tanker, the deadweight 14,845 tonne Bro Designer, built in 2006 and owned by the Swedish company Broström, is moored alongside the western end of one of the Texaco refinery jetties. Popton Point is the headland behind from which the jetty has been built.
The Nomad at Popton A tanker at the western end of Texaco's oil terminal. The Popton fort can be seenabove the cliff to the right.
The Nomad at Popton
A tanker at the western end of Texaco's oil terminal. The Popton fort can be seenabove the cliff to the right.
Sawdern Point Viewed from the centre of the Man Of War Roads. Three tugs wait for work.
Sawdern Point
Viewed from the centre of the Man Of War Roads. Three tugs wait for work.
Popton Point A shaft of weak sunlight illuminates the fields between the refinery and the fort. Three tugs await work.
Popton Point
A shaft of weak sunlight illuminates the fields between the refinery and the fort. Three tugs await work.
Angle bay looking towards Milford haven Near high tide. At low tide, an expanse of mud flat is exposed.
Angle bay looking towards Milford haven
Near high tide. At low tide, an expanse of mud flat is exposed.
Milford Haven towards St Anne's Head The Port Authority jetty and Offices in the foreground. Murco Refinery jetty on the left, the 'Isle of Innesfree' ferry inbound, then to the right is the new LNG jetty for the South Hook LNG facility.
Milford Haven towards St Anne's Head
The Port Authority jetty and Offices in the foreground. Murco Refinery jetty on the left, the 'Isle of Innesfree' ferry inbound, then to the right is the new LNG jetty for the South Hook LNG facility.
St Mary's Church, Hubberston and Hakin
St Mary's Church, Hubberston and Hakin
Beneath Hubberston Fort looking to Popton Fort across the ria Looking to the jetty at Popton Point in South Pembrokeshire.
Beneath Hubberston Fort looking to Popton Fort across the ria
Looking to the jetty at Popton Point in South Pembrokeshire.
Hubberston Fort clad in graffiti I was surprised to learn that it was a Victorian not a Napoleonic construction begun in 1858 and completed in 1863. It was used in both World Wars and eventually fell into a sad state of disrepair. Link <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.urbexforums.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.urbexforums.co.uk">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>
Hubberston Fort clad in graffiti
I was surprised to learn that it was a Victorian not a Napoleonic construction begun in 1858 and completed in 1863. It was used in both World Wars and eventually fell into a sad state of disrepair. Link LinkExternal link
The Fort Once housing 250 men and cost £55,000 by the end of build in 1863.
The Fort
Once housing 250 men and cost £55,000 by the end of build in 1863.
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Bullwell Bay is located at Grid Ref: SM9003 (Lat: 51.693761, Lng: -5.0382862)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Located within 500m of 51.693761,-5.0382862
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 51.6971002/-5.040974
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Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 51.6972599/-5.040997
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Seamark Information: Visible 085° -105° . Shown by day on request 090° 30´ -099° 30´ (7M).
Seamark Light Category: upper
Seamark Light Character: Oc
Seamark Light Colour: white
Seamark Light Height: 19
Seamark Light Period: 4
Seamark Light Range: 14
Seamark Light Reference: A 5292.4
Seamark Light Sequence: 3+(1)
Seamark Light Visibility: part_obscured
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 51.6943385/-5.0361258
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