Little Wick

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Little Wick

Angle Point View from Angle Point looking east towards the Texaco refinery
Angle Point Credit: John Smitten

Little Wick is a small coastal marsh located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated near the village of St Ishmaels, it is a picturesque area known for its beautiful salt marshes and saltings. The marshes are an important part of the local ecosystem and are teeming with a wide variety of plant and animal life.

The marshes at Little Wick are surrounded by tidal water, making it a unique and ever-changing landscape. The area is characterized by its tall grasses, reeds, and salt-tolerant plants such as sea lavender and samphire. These plants provide habitat and food for a range of bird species, including herons, curlews, and redshanks, which can often be seen wading in the shallow waters.

The marshes also serve as a breeding ground for several species of fish, including flounder and sea bass. These fish attract larger predators such as otters and seals, which can occasionally be spotted in the area. The marshes are also home to a diverse range of invertebrates, including crabs, shrimps, and various species of mollusks.

Little Wick is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, who come to observe the unique flora and fauna that thrive in this coastal environment. The area is accessible via footpaths and offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline. Its tranquil atmosphere and diverse wildlife make it a peaceful and captivating place to visit.

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Little Wick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.707138/-5.0782121 or Grid Reference SM8705. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Angle Point View from Angle Point looking east towards the Texaco refinery
Angle Point
View from Angle Point looking east towards the Texaco refinery
Coast Path Looking south along the Pembrokeshire coast path. 
The headland on the horizon is the Angle peninsula.
Coast Path
Looking south along the Pembrokeshire coast path. The headland on the horizon is the Angle peninsula.
Kilroom Bay I'd love to know where this name comes from.
Kilroom Bay
I'd love to know where this name comes from.
Jetty The jetty and pipelines at SM 874 052.
Jetty
The jetty and pipelines at SM 874 052.
Pipeline The pipeline at SM 885 052.
Pipeline
The pipeline at SM 885 052.
Car Park The car park for the site workers at the controversial LPG plant being built in the Pembrokeshire National Park.
Car Park
The car park for the site workers at the controversial LPG plant being built in the Pembrokeshire National Park.
Golf Club The back end of the golf club.

Taken from the bend in the road at SM 884 064.
Golf Club
The back end of the golf club. Taken from the bend in the road at SM 884 064.
Stack Rock Skerry occupied by a fort/gun emplacement defending Milford Haven. Completed in 1871 replacing an older emplacement built after the defeat of the original Napoleon.
Stack Rock
Skerry occupied by a fort/gun emplacement defending Milford Haven. Completed in 1871 replacing an older emplacement built after the defeat of the original Napoleon.
Former refinery pier, Milford Haven Pier that supplied the closed Exxon refinery. Much activity here now, including work on pipes. Unsure if demolition work or that the pier is now used by another enterprise. Stack Rock fort in the distance.
Former refinery pier, Milford Haven
Pier that supplied the closed Exxon refinery. Much activity here now, including work on pipes. Unsure if demolition work or that the pier is now used by another enterprise. Stack Rock fort in the distance.
Pier, Exxon refinery The refinery has closed and been dismantled, only two Milford Haven refineries remain. There is a lot of activity on the pier, possibly demolition work. If so, this square could soon be "all at sea" again.
Pier, Exxon refinery
The refinery has closed and been dismantled, only two Milford Haven refineries remain. There is a lot of activity on the pier, possibly demolition work. If so, this square could soon be "all at sea" again.
Old refinery pier Pipe sections on the old Exxon refinery pier. There is a lot of work going on here, floating cranes, hard hats swarming over the remains of the loading pier. Not sure if it's being demolished, or used for another purpose.  My guess is that these sections are awaiting offloading.
Milford Haven is a very fine deepwater harbour, hence the oil industry. A pier like this could find new uses, but as there is nearly 3km of it, upkeep could be a problem without the backing of "Big Oil".
Old refinery pier
Pipe sections on the old Exxon refinery pier. There is a lot of work going on here, floating cranes, hard hats swarming over the remains of the loading pier. Not sure if it's being demolished, or used for another purpose. My guess is that these sections are awaiting offloading. Milford Haven is a very fine deepwater harbour, hence the oil industry. A pier like this could find new uses, but as there is nearly 3km of it, upkeep could be a problem without the backing of "Big Oil".
Oil jetty Loading/unloading for the Total refinery, Milford Haven
Oil jetty
Loading/unloading for the Total refinery, Milford Haven
Jetty at Hakin With Milford Haven pilots.
Jetty at Hakin
With Milford Haven pilots.
Hubberston Church
Hubberston Church
Across Gelliswick Bay With the disused Fort Hubberston occupying the headland.
Across Gelliswick Bay
With the disused Fort Hubberston occupying the headland.
Golf club house
Golf club house
Stackrock fort Beautifully constructed fort
Stackrock fort
Beautifully constructed fort
Seals on rocks at Stackrock Fort Seals regularly bask here
Seals on rocks at Stackrock Fort
Seals regularly bask here
Show me another place!

Little Wick is located at Grid Ref: SM8705 (Lat: 51.707138, Lng: -5.0782121)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Wikidata: Q17020742
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Lat/Long: 51.707971/-5.0837045
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