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Broad Sound

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Pembrokeshire

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Broad 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

Broad Sound is a picturesque body of water located in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a combination of a sea, estuary, and creek, offering a diverse and unique landscape for both locals and tourists to enjoy.

Situated along the western coast of Wales, Broad Sound is a broad stretch of water that connects the Celtic Sea to the estuaries of the Cleddau Rivers. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty, with a mixture of sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and lush green hillsides surrounding the water.

The sea within Broad Sound is a part of the vast Celtic Sea, which is renowned for its rich marine life and diverse ecosystem. It provides a habitat for a wide range of species, including seals, dolphins, and various types of fish. The clear blue waters are ideal for water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and sailing.

The estuary within Broad Sound is formed by the meeting of the Western Cleddau and Eastern Cleddau Rivers. As the rivers flow into the open sea, they create a unique mix of saltwater and freshwater, resulting in a brackish environment. This estuarine ecosystem supports a variety of bird species, including herons, egrets, and wading birds, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Within Broad Sound, there are also several creeks, smaller inlets of water that branch off from the main body. These creeks provide sheltered areas for wildlife and are often used by local fishermen for crabbing and angling.

Overall, Broad Sound is a captivating and diverse coastal area, offering a range of natural wonders and recreational opportunities for visitors to explore and enjoy.

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Broad Sound Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.72854/-5.2427403 or Grid Reference SM7608. 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.
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.
Gateholm Island Gateholm is a tidal island, i.e. cut off at high tide but not at low tide. However from this perspective it seems that it would be difficult to climb to its plateau (about 40m high) even when access from Marloes Sands is easy.
Gateholm Island
Gateholm is a tidal island, i.e. cut off at high tide but not at low tide. However from this perspective it seems that it would be difficult to climb to its plateau (about 40m high) even when access from Marloes Sands is easy.
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 path from Marloes Sands The building on the right is the Youth Hostel <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SM7708">SM7708</a>.
The path from Marloes Sands
The building on the right is the Youth Hostel SM7708.
Gateholm Island The Pembrokeshire Coast Path traverses the cliff top at the western end of Marloes Sands. Ahead is the tidal Gateholm Island. Skokholm Island <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SM7305">SM7305</a> lies on the horizon.
Gateholm Island
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path traverses the cliff top at the western end of Marloes Sands. Ahead is the tidal Gateholm Island. Skokholm Island SM7305 lies on the horizon.
Marloes Sands Youth Hostel The upper floor of the near building is the "Hayloft" - warden's quarters - as occupied by me on a couple of occasions in the distant past.
Marloes Sands Youth Hostel
The upper floor of the near building is the "Hayloft" - warden's quarters - as occupied by me on a couple of occasions in the distant past.
The courtyard of Marloes Sands Youth Hostel Manned by volunteer wardens.
The courtyard of Marloes Sands Youth Hostel
Manned by volunteer wardens.
Marloes Sands The sandy beach of Marloes Sands is pierced by many outcrops of rock.
Marloes Sands
The sandy beach of Marloes Sands is pierced by many outcrops of rock.
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.
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Broad Sound is located at Grid Ref: SM7608 (Lat: 51.72854, Lng: -5.2427403)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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