Carn Goch

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Carn Goch

Bay View Whitesands Bay and Beach (Porth-mawr) with a view of Carn Llidi at 181 metres on St Davids Head. — Bay View Credit: Chris McAuley

Carn Goch is a prominent headland located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on the westernmost tip of the county, overlooking the stunning coastline of the Irish Sea. This coastal feature is known for its rugged beauty and dramatic cliffs that provide breathtaking panoramic views.

The name "Carn Goch" translates to "Red Cairn" in Welsh, a fitting name as the headland is characterized by its reddish cliffs, which are composed of Old Red Sandstone. These cliffs rise steeply from the sea, reaching heights of up to 150 feet in some areas. The vibrant red color of the rocks adds to the allure of Carn Goch and makes it a popular destination for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

At the top of the headland, visitors can find the remains of an ancient Iron Age hillfort. This archaeological site dates back over 2,000 years and provides insight into the lives of the people who once inhabited this area. The fort is surrounded by a series of stone ramparts, offering visitors a glimpse into its defensive structure and strategic positioning.

Carn Goch is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seabirds such as puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. These birds can often be seen nesting on the cliffs or soaring above the sea, creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere.

Overall, Carn Goch is a captivating coastal feature that combines stunning natural beauty with historical significance. Whether you are interested in exploring ancient ruins, admiring breathtaking landscapes, or observing wildlife, this headland is a must-visit destination in Pembrokeshire.

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Carn Goch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.872347/-5.3058452 or Grid Reference SM7224. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bay View

Whitesands Bay and Beach (Porth-mawr) with a view of Carn Llidi at 181 metres on St Davids Head.

Chris McAuley

Porthstinian

Porthstinian from Maen Bachau, on the other side of the bay is St Justinian Lifeboat Station.

Chris McAuley

Field Boundaries

Dry stone walled field boundaries on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

Chris McAuley

The Bitches

The Bitches are a set of rocks and tidal rapid in the Ramsey Sound. Link

Chris McAuley

Pool on headland above Ogof Mrs Morgan

Diminished in size due to dry weather.

Chris Andrews

Porth Clais

Chris Andrews

Lower Treleddyn Farm

The farmhouse can be rented for holidays.

HelenK

Porth Clais 1971

Roy Hughes

Ramsey from St. Justinian

nick macneill

Ffarm Rhosson Uchaf Farm

Dyddia Ffarm Rhosson Uchaf o'r canol oesoedd. Mae'r hen ffermdy newydd gael ei hadnewyddu. Rhossan Uchaf Farm dates from the middle ages. It has recently undergone much needed restoration work.

Alan Richards

St Justinian

Christopher Hilton

The lifeboat station at St Justinian's

The lifeboat station at St Justinian's, St Davids was established by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in 1869

Anthony Parkes

Potatoes!

Anthony Parkes

Chapel near Rhosson Farm

Anthony Parkes

Mother Shipton moth

This day-flying moth was seen resting on Thrift as I walked along the coast path between St.Justinian's and Pencarnan. The scientific name Callistege mi roughly translates as 'Beauty with letter m' referring to the 'm' marking on the underside of the hindwing. Early British entemologists named it the Shipton Moth, later Mask Moth because its upperwing markings resembled the face of the 15th Century Yorkshire soothsayer and prophetess Mother Shipton.

Greg Fitchett