Caldey Sound

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Caldey Sound

Strawberry Lane Lane descending from The Ridgeway into Penally. — Strawberry Lane Credit: Alan Hughes

Caldey Sound is a picturesque coastal feature situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is located on the southern side of the Caldey Island, a small but significant island known for its religious history and natural beauty. The sound is formed by the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bristol Channel, creating a stunning blend of sea, estuary, and creek.

The sound is characterized by its clear blue waters, which are influenced by the strong tidal currents and the diverse marine life that inhabit the area. It is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, gulls, and cormorants, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The sound is also a haven for water sports enthusiasts, offering opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing. The calm and sheltered waters provide ideal conditions for beginners, while the more experienced adventurers can explore the rocky coastline and hidden coves.

The surrounding landscape of Caldey Sound is nothing short of breathtaking. Lush green cliffs overlook the crystal-clear waters, creating a dramatic backdrop against the open sea. The sound is also dotted with small islands and islets, further adding to its scenic charm.

Visitors to Caldey Sound can experience the tranquility and natural beauty of the area by taking boat trips or enjoying coastal walks along the nearby coastal path. The island of Caldey itself is home to a Cistercian monastery, which can be visited by those seeking a deeper connection with the spiritual and historical aspects of the region.

Overall, Caldey Sound offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the stunning coastline of Pembrokeshire.

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Caldey Sound Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.647415/-4.7166093 or Grid Reference SS1297. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Strawberry Lane

Lane descending from The Ridgeway into Penally.

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Beach at Priory Bay on Caldey Island

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Looking down on Sandtop Bay, Caldey Island

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The jetty on Caldey Island

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the NW angle of St Nicholas Church. It marks a point 19.122m above mean sea level.

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Swansea train arrives at Penally station

Before taking this photo, I signalled to the driver for the train to stop. Penally (Penalun in Welsh; station code PNA) is a single-platform unstaffed request-stop station on the Pembroke Dock branch of the West Wales Line, between Tenby station and Manorbier station in Pembrokeshire. In June 2016, Arriva Trains Wales manage this station and operate the passenger trains on this route. The station has an F2 classification (the lowest) which indicates a small unstaffed station with fewer than 100,000 passengers boarding or leaving a train per year. Here at Penally, the annual figure is about 5,000.

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Entrance to Penally railway station

From the A4139. Penally (Penalun in Welsh) Link is an unstaffed station on the West Wales Line.

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West side of a level crossing near Penally railway station

Viewed from a side road from the A4139 towards the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The road crosses the West Wales Line (Pembroke Dock branch), here single-track, immediately northeast of Penally railway station. Link

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West Wales Line from Penally towards Manorbier

Viewed from the SW end of the single platform at Penally station. Link This is the Pembroke Dock branch of the West Wales Line. The next station ahead is Manorbier, about 5km away.

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Bilingual Penalun/Penally station name sign

One of several bilingual (Welsh/English) name signs here, this one is at the SW end of the single platform station, in this Link photo alongside the arriving train.

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Penally railway station platform

Looking to the northeast along the single platform at Penally (Penalun in Welsh; station code PNA), an unstaffed request stop on the Pembroke Dock branch of the West Wales Line, between Tenby station and Manorbier station in Pembrokeshire. In June 2016, Arriva Trains Wales manage this station and operate the passenger trains on this route. The station has an F2 classification (the lowest) indicating a small unstaffed station with fewer than 100,000 passengers boarding or leaving a train per year. The annual figure is about 5,000 here.

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Brambles Lodge B&B, Penally

Guest house in Penally Heights, 75 metres north of the A4139.

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Warning sign and bilingual text, Penally

Showing No footway for ¾ mile and the Welsh language equivalent.

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Penally Heights, Penally

Houses on rising ground north of a side road above the A4139.

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Bilingual Croeso/Welcome Penalun/Penally sign

The Welsh/English sign is at the edge of a side road, Link facing the A4139 junction.

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Bus stop and shelter, Penally

Located a few metres from the Croeso/Welcome sign. Link

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This way to Penally Heights

Viewed across the A4139 at the edge of Penally, a village near Tenby in coastal south Pembrokeshire.

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Turn left here for Penalun/Penally and Brambles Lodge B&B

On the south side of the A4139, opposite this Link junction. Penalun is the Welsh name of the village known as Penally in English. Brambles Lodge B&B Link is about 80 metres from the sign.

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Caldey Sound is located at Grid Ref: SS1297 (Lat: 51.647415, Lng: -4.7166093)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys