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Carreg yr Afr

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Carreg yr Afr

Stonechat The European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) breed in heathland, coastal dunes and rough grassland with scattered small shrubs and bramble, open gorse, tussocks or heather. The male's song is high and twittering like a Dunnock. Both sexes have a clicking call like stones knocking together.
Stonechat Credit: Anthony Parkes

Carreg yr Afr is a prominent headland located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on the rugged coastline of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, offering stunning views of the surrounding cliffs and sea. The headland is known for its distinctive rock formations, which have been shaped by centuries of erosion from the sea.

Carreg yr Afr is a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with several walking trails leading to the headland from nearby coastal villages. The headland is also a great place for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds such as razorbills and guillemots nesting on the cliffs.

The rocky shores around Carreg yr Afr are home to a diverse range of marine life, including seals, dolphins, and porpoises. The headland is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), due to its unique geology and biodiversity.

Overall, Carreg yr Afr is a stunning coastal feature that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Pembrokeshire's coastline.

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Carreg yr Afr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.915396/-5.2620018 or Grid Reference SM7529. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stonechat The European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) breed in heathland, coastal dunes and rough grassland with scattered small shrubs and bramble, open gorse, tussocks or heather. The male's song is high and twittering like a Dunnock. Both sexes have a clicking call like stones knocking together.
Stonechat
The European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) breed in heathland, coastal dunes and rough grassland with scattered small shrubs and bramble, open gorse, tussocks or heather. The male's song is high and twittering like a Dunnock. Both sexes have a clicking call like stones knocking together.
Coast Path Near Tremynydd Fawr Looking towards Penclegyr and the Bishops islet off Whitesands
Coast Path Near Tremynydd Fawr
Looking towards Penclegyr and the Bishops islet off Whitesands
Ynys Gwair and Carreg Gwylan Fach Two rocky islets at Aberdinas
Ynys Gwair and Carreg Gwylan Fach
Two rocky islets at Aberdinas
Carreg-gwylan-fach
Carreg-gwylan-fach
Carreg-gwylan-fach, Pembrokeshire
Carreg-gwylan-fach, Pembrokeshire
Grid marker at Ogof Simdde Grid references writen on gateposts is the easiest way to get correct positioning.
Grid marker at Ogof Simdde
Grid references writen on gateposts is the easiest way to get correct positioning.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path near Ogof Simdde
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path near Ogof Simdde
Seal off the coast south of Abereiddi This chap was living his best life out there today.
Seal off the coast south of Abereiddi
This chap was living his best life out there today.
Llaethdy A view from the footpath to Carnedd lleithr in the foreground Llaethdy and Whitesands Bay in the background.
Llaethdy
A view from the footpath to Carnedd lleithr in the foreground Llaethdy and Whitesands Bay in the background.
Ponies Grazing Welsh Mountain ponies graze on the edge of Penrhyn Halen. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-stdavids_head-coastal_walk-2.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-stdavids_head-coastal_walk-2.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ponies Grazing
Welsh Mountain ponies graze on the edge of Penrhyn Halen. LinkExternal link
A View Of Carn Llidi Carn Llidi from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
A View Of Carn Llidi
Carn Llidi from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Derelict Building beside footpath to Carneed-lleithr.
Derelict Building
beside footpath to Carneed-lleithr.
Coast Line View Carreg yr Afr from the side of Penberry, with the Pembrokeshire Coast Path between the field walls and cliff edge.The summit of Carn Llidi at 181 metres can be seen top left of photo.
Coast Line View
Carreg yr Afr from the side of Penberry, with the Pembrokeshire Coast Path between the field walls and cliff edge.The summit of Carn Llidi at 181 metres can be seen top left of photo.
Penllechwen Headland Close inspection will show a Chough sat on the rocks
Penllechwen Headland
Close inspection will show a Chough sat on the rocks
North Pembrokeshire Coast Taken from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
North Pembrokeshire Coast
Taken from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Gesail-fawr Taken from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Gesail-fawr
Taken from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Penrhyn Halen Taken from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Penrhyn Halen
Taken from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
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Carreg yr Afr is located at Grid Ref: SM7529 (Lat: 51.915396, Lng: -5.2620018)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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