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Jack Sound

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Pembrokeshire

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Jack Sound

Caves at Jack Sound Three large caves and impressive rock folding in a small promontory. Wooltack Point in the background.
Caves at Jack Sound Credit: Trevor Rickard

Jack Sound is a body of water located on the western coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a narrow channel that separates the mainland from the small island of Skomer. The sound is part of the larger St. Bride's Bay and is known for its strong tidal currents and swirling waters.

The area is popular among sailors and kayakers for its challenging conditions and stunning coastal views. The waters of Jack Sound are home to a variety of marine life, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds. The sound is also a designated Special Area of Conservation due to its importance for seabird breeding colonies and marine habitats.

The sound is surrounded by rugged cliffs and rocky shores, creating a dramatic and picturesque landscape. Visitors can enjoy walks along the coastal paths, birdwatching, and taking in the panoramic views of the sea and surrounding islands. Jack Sound is a peaceful and remote spot, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world.

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Jack Sound Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.735348/-5.2557732 or Grid Reference SM7509. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Caves at Jack Sound Three large caves and impressive rock folding in a small promontory. Wooltack Point in the background.
Caves at Jack Sound
Three large caves and impressive rock folding in a small promontory. Wooltack Point in the background.
Wooltack Point Looking westwards towards Skomer island with the Garland Stone offshore on the right.
Wooltack Point
Looking westwards towards Skomer island with the Garland Stone offshore on the right.
Coastline east of Haven Point From the grassy top of Haven Point looking east across the bay to the cliffs between Marloes and St Brides.
Coastline east of Haven Point
From the grassy top of Haven Point looking east across the bay to the cliffs between Marloes and St Brides.
Wild Flowers on Wooltack Point Looking west to Skomer. Plenty of spring blooms on the clifftop here, including thrift and sea campion.
Wild Flowers on Wooltack Point
Looking west to Skomer. Plenty of spring blooms on the clifftop here, including thrift and sea campion.
Evening at Martin's Haven
Evening at Martin's Haven
Evening at Wooltack Point, Pembrokeshire In the foreground the rocky headland of Wooltack Point, beyond it ships at anchor in St Bride's Bay, with a distant view of Ramsey Island.
Evening at Wooltack Point, Pembrokeshire
In the foreground the rocky headland of Wooltack Point, beyond it ships at anchor in St Bride's Bay, with a distant view of Ramsey Island.
Midland Isle Between Skomer Island and the mainland at Martin's Haven.
Midland Isle
Between Skomer Island and the mainland at Martin's Haven.
The Neck, Skomer Island The Neck, no doubt named from the narrow strip of land connecting to the main part of Skomer, is closed to visitors.
The Neck, Skomer Island
The Neck, no doubt named from the narrow strip of land connecting to the main part of Skomer, is closed to visitors.
North Haven, Skomer Island This is the landing point for the island. Access is then by the track sloping gently upwards to the right. On the left is the narrow strip of land connecting The Neck to the main island.
North Haven, Skomer Island
This is the landing point for the island. Access is then by the track sloping gently upwards to the right. On the left is the narrow strip of land connecting The Neck to the main island.
Wooltack Point and Tusker Rock Looking towards Skomer Island, with Garland Stone about 3.5 kilometres away in line with Tusker Rock. This visit in 2007 had poignant memories for me, as five years earlier I had scattered my aunt's ashes at the tip of Wooltack Point. She had requested this spot as, for her, it was "where earth met heaven". When I first went there, I could see what she meant.
Wooltack Point and Tusker Rock
Looking towards Skomer Island, with Garland Stone about 3.5 kilometres away in line with Tusker Rock. This visit in 2007 had poignant memories for me, as five years earlier I had scattered my aunt's ashes at the tip of Wooltack Point. She had requested this spot as, for her, it was "where earth met heaven". When I first went there, I could see what she meant.
The Pembrokeshire coast south of Martin's Haven The flat-topped land in the middle distance is Gateholm Island (and this photo suggests that a few earlier photos in the square have been wrongly located, though the evidence is not strong enough to suggest a change). The more distant (and rather higher) land is the peninsula leading to St Anne's Head.
The Pembrokeshire coast south of Martin's Haven
The flat-topped land in the middle distance is Gateholm Island (and this photo suggests that a few earlier photos in the square have been wrongly located, though the evidence is not strong enough to suggest a change). The more distant (and rather higher) land is the peninsula leading to St Anne's Head.
Pony near Wooltack Point, on a midsummer's evening This pony had been grazing much lower down, and when it decided to head up the slope I had just a few seconds to catch this silhouette against the evening sky. Shot taken at 21.08, a few days after midsummer. I am posting this shot several months after the event - to celebrate the completion of my first thousand images on Geograph.
Pony near Wooltack Point, on a midsummer's evening
This pony had been grazing much lower down, and when it decided to head up the slope I had just a few seconds to catch this silhouette against the evening sky. Shot taken at 21.08, a few days after midsummer. I am posting this shot several months after the event - to celebrate the completion of my first thousand images on Geograph.
Skomer ferry arrives back at Martin's Haven
Skomer ferry arrives back at Martin's Haven
The coast at High Point The view from the coast path east of Martins Haven.
The coast at High Point
The view from the coast path east of Martins Haven.
Coast at Mouse's Haven Looking south from Wooltack Point past Mouse's Haven towards The Anvil. A dull day with few views, but to compensate there were plenty of choughs, a peregrine, two buzzards, and grey seals hauled out in the coves.
Coast at Mouse's Haven
Looking south from Wooltack Point past Mouse's Haven towards The Anvil. A dull day with few views, but to compensate there were plenty of choughs, a peregrine, two buzzards, and grey seals hauled out in the coves.
The Anvil Dramatic rock ridge at the south western point of the Wooltack peninsula.
The Anvil
Dramatic rock ridge at the south western point of the Wooltack peninsula.
Rocky coast towards Rainy Rock A rocky and inhospitable stretch of coastline on the south side of the Marloes peninsula. Rainy Rock is the big double topped block in the middle distance, whilst Gateholme Island is on the horizon.
Rocky coast towards Rainy Rock
A rocky and inhospitable stretch of coastline on the south side of the Marloes peninsula. Rainy Rock is the big double topped block in the middle distance, whilst Gateholme Island is on the horizon.
Coastline at Victoria Bay Huge slabs of Silurian age rock drop into the ocean at this point and a tiny stream slides down the rock face to the shore.
Coastline at Victoria Bay
Huge slabs of Silurian age rock drop into the ocean at this point and a tiny stream slides down the rock face to the shore.
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Jack Sound is located at Grid Ref: SM7509 (Lat: 51.735348, Lng: -5.2557732)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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