Blue Lagoon

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon, located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a stunning coastal feature known for its picturesque sea, estuary, and creek. Situated within the scenic village of Abereiddy, this natural wonder offers visitors a unique and captivating experience.

The Blue Lagoon gets its name from the vibrant blue color of its waters, which are a result of the surrounding slate cliffs and the reflection of sunlight. The sea here is crystal clear, allowing for excellent visibility of the diverse marine life that inhabits the area. Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts are particularly drawn to this spot due to the rich underwater ecosystem and the submerged wreckage of an old slate quarry.

Connected to the sea, the estuary at Blue Lagoon provides a peaceful and sheltered area for visitors to enjoy. The calm waters make it ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding, attracting water sports enthusiasts of all levels. The estuary is also home to a variety of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

Tucked away within the cliffs, a small creek can be found at Blue Lagoon. This hidden gem offers a tranquil setting, perfect for those seeking solace and relaxation. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the creek, immersing themselves in the surrounding natural beauty.

Blue Lagoon, Pembrokeshire, is a true paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Its captivating sea, estuary, and creek offer a range of activities and breathtaking scenery, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the stunning coastline of Wales.

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Blue Lagoon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.937881/-5.2090659 or Grid Reference SM7931. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A grey day at the Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon to the north of Abereiddi Bay doesn't look too inviting on an overcast day. A former slate quarry with its seaward wall breached to form a small deep bay.

E Gammie

Make Hay.

Pwll-caerog, looking across the fields from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

Chris McAuley

Aber Pwll

Chris Andrews

Abereiddy Tower

Situated on the Trwyncastell headland to the north of Abereiddi Bay. This tower, of uncertain usage (local information board suggests possibility of it being a meeting place for directors of the now defunct Abereiddy Slate Mine, or their ladies), lies just off the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and gets comparatively few visitors. This is possibly because a "scramble" is required to access the headland, as coastal erosion is steadily severing the headland's link with the main peninsula.

Keith Williamson

Abereiddi Bay

David Purchase

Cerrig Gwylan From a Lichen-encrusted Mainland

These two rocky islets are popular with seabirds (Kittiwake, Cormorant and Black-backed Gulls). The brightly coloured lichen in the foreground covers the mainland rocks.

Anthony Parkes

Abereiddy Beach

Abereiddy (usual Welsh spelling: Abereiddi) is a hamlet in the county of Pembrokeshire, in south-west Wales. It has a small beach. A large car park adjoins the beach, where in the summer an ice cream van can usually be found.

Anthony Parkes

The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a large disused slate quarry, now filled with seawater through a breach in the outer wall. This is 25m deep, according to a nearby Pembrokeshire National Park information board. Despite the name, the water is always a distinct greenish hue, owing to the mineral content within the quarry. The lagoon is a favourite for adventure groups practising Coasteering.

Anthony Parkes

Bluebell Covered Clifftops

Anthony Parkes

Aber-pwll

Anthony Parkes

Caer Aber Pwll (Caerau) Iron Age Fort

The complex defences at Caer Aber Pwll (Caerau) define a simple promontory fort to the east and a more heavily defended promontory fort on the west, both utilising the defensive potentials of the steep coastal cliffs. The western fort contains at least one building platform and is enclosed by a complex of up to four banks and ditches thought to represent at least two periods of construction, of uncertain relation, extending over a roughly 172m front. The main, inturned, gateway can be made out on the far side of the earthworks. A second enclosure on the east, about 48m by 34m, may be a fragment of an early enclosure, isolated by redevelopment, an annex, or a separate and later enclosure butting onto the primary work.

Anthony Parkes

Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

Anthony Parkes

Cerrig Gwylan

These two rocky islets are popular with seabirds (Kittiwake, Cormorant and Black-backed Gulls).

Anthony Parkes

The mouth of the Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is an abandoned slate quarry, now flooded by the sea.

Oliver Dixon

Cliff diving board, Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is an abandoned slate quarry, now flooded by the sea. The diving board, soon to be dismantled, was installed for the Red Bull Cliff Diving Event held on the preceding two days.

Oliver Dixon

Aerial ropeway, Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is an abandoned slate quarry, now flooded by the sea. A large amount of equipment was installed on the overlooking clifftop for the Red Bull Cliff Diving Event held on the preceding two days. Here the gear is being laboriously dismantled and returned to the mainland via this aerial ropeway.

Oliver Dixon