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Black Stones

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Pembrokeshire

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Black Stones

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

Black Stones is a prominent coastal feature located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This headland is known for its rugged cliffs and unique black rock formations, which give the area its name. The black stones are comprised of dark volcanic rock, creating a stark contrast against the surrounding green landscape.

The headland offers stunning views of the Irish Sea and is a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Visitors can often spot seabirds such as gannets and puffins, as well as seals and dolphins in the waters below.

The area is also rich in history, with evidence of prehistoric settlements and ancient burial mounds scattered throughout the landscape. The nearby coastal path offers visitors the opportunity to explore the area further and discover its fascinating past.

Black Stones is a peaceful and picturesque destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether taking in the dramatic views from the cliffs or exploring the rugged coastline, visitors to Black Stones are sure to be captivated by its beauty and tranquility.

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Black Stones Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.730241/-5.2628365 or Grid Reference SM7408. 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
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.
Skomer, North Haven The dots on the water are puffins.
Skomer, North Haven
The dots on the water are puffins.
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Black Stones is located at Grid Ref: SM7408 (Lat: 51.730241, Lng: -5.2628365)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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