Renney Slip

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Renney Slip

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

Renney Slip is a picturesque coastal marsh and saltings located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated along the western coast of the county, it is nestled between the towns of Tenby and Saundersfoot. This area is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The marshland at Renney Slip is characterized by its low-lying, flat terrain and is predominantly composed of salt-tolerant grasses and reeds. This unique ecosystem is formed by the freshwater rivers that flow into the area, mixing with the tidal waters of the nearby sea. As a result, it provides an ideal habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species.

The saltings, or salt marshes, at Renney Slip are particularly important for their ecological significance. They act as a buffer zone between the sea and the land, protecting the shoreline from erosion and providing a crucial habitat for numerous bird species. The area is a haven for migratory birds, such as redshanks, curlews, and oystercatchers, which can be seen feeding and nesting in the marshes.

Renney Slip is also popular among nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers who flock to the area to observe the rich diversity of wildlife. The marshland provides ample opportunities for leisurely walks and bird spotting, with several designated footpaths and observation points available. In addition, the surrounding coastline offers stunning views of the sea and the nearby cliffs, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Overall, Renney Slip is a beautiful coastal marsh and saltings, offering a tranquil and scenic environment for both wildlife and visitors to enjoy.

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Renney Slip Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.732037/-5.2454099 or Grid Reference SM7508. 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.

Trevor Rickard

Wooltack Point

Looking westwards towards Skomer island with the Garland Stone offshore on the right.

Trevor Rickard

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.

Trevor Rickard

Wild Flowers on Wooltack Point

Looking west to Skomer. Plenty of spring blooms on the clifftop here, including thrift and sea campion.

Trevor Rickard

Evening at Martin's Haven

Stefan Czapski

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.

Stefan Czapski

Midland Isle

Between Skomer Island and the mainland at Martin's Haven.

David Purchase

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.

David Purchase

Gateholm Island

Gateholm is a tidal island, i.e. cut off at high tide but not at low tide. However from this perspective it seems that it would be difficult to climb to its plateau (about 40m high) even when access from Marloes Sands is easy.

David Purchase

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.

David Purchase

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.

Stefan Czapski

Skomer ferry arrives back at Martin's Haven

Roger Davies

The path from Marloes Sands

The building on the right is the Youth Hostel SM7708.

Oliver Dixon

Gateholm Island

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path traverses the cliff top at the western end of Marloes Sands. Ahead is the tidal Gateholm Island. Skokholm Island SM7305 lies on the horizon.

Oliver Dixon

Marloes Sands Youth Hostel

The upper floor of the near building is the "Hayloft" - warden's quarters - as occupied by me on a couple of occasions in the distant past.

Oliver Dixon

The coast at High Point

The view from the coast path east of Martins Haven.

Gordon Hatton

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.

Gordon Hatton