Diles Lake

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Glamorgan

Wales

Diles Lake

Rocks on west end of Burry Holms Burry Holms is a small island, barely separated from the mainland. There was supposed to have been a fort on the flat top at the west end but there it is no longer evident.
Rocks on west end of Burry Holms Credit: Nigel Davies

Diles Lake, located in Glamorgan, is a coastal marshland characterized by its saltings. With its serene and picturesque setting, it has become a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. The lake is situated in close proximity to the coast, allowing for a unique ecosystem to thrive within its boundaries.

The marshland of Diles Lake is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, making it an important habitat for wildlife conservation. The saltings, which are areas of land regularly flooded by seawater, create a brackish environment that supports a variety of plant life such as salt marsh grasses, samphire, and sea lavender. These plants have adapted to tolerate the high levels of salt found in the soil and water.

The lake itself is a haven for numerous bird species, including wading birds, ducks, and gulls. During the migration seasons, it attracts a plethora of species, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching. Visitors can often spot elegant herons stalking their prey, colorful kingfishers darting across the water, and flocks of geese flying overhead.

Diles Lake offers a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking trails that meander through the marshland, allowing visitors to explore the unique flora and fauna up close. The lake is also popular for fishing, with anglers casting their lines in search of trout, perch, and pike.

Overall, Diles Lake in Glamorgan is a captivating coastal marshland that provides a sanctuary for wildlife and offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Diles Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.596582/-4.2962038 or Grid Reference SS4191. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rocks on west end of Burry Holms Burry Holms is a small island, barely separated from the mainland. There was supposed to have been a fort on the flat top at the west end but there it is no longer evident.
Rocks on west end of Burry Holms
Burry Holms is a small island, barely separated from the mainland. There was supposed to have been a fort on the flat top at the west end but there it is no longer evident.
Caer bentir Burry Holms / Burry Holmes promontory fort Clawdd a ffos yn amddiffyn ochr ddwyreiniol caer bentir Ynys Burry Holms. Mae'r gaer yn dyddio o'r Oes Haearn.

Rampart and ditch defending the vulnerable eastern end of the Iron Age promontory fort on Burry Holms island.
Caer bentir Burry Holms / Burry Holmes promontory fort
Clawdd a ffos yn amddiffyn ochr ddwyreiniol caer bentir Ynys Burry Holms. Mae'r gaer yn dyddio o'r Oes Haearn. Rampart and ditch defending the vulnerable eastern end of the Iron Age promontory fort on Burry Holms island.
View of the Gower Peninsula from Mynydd y Garreg As suggested by <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4135799">SN4308 : Interpretation Board on Mynydd y Garreg</a> here is a view of the Gower. Burry Holms is the closest visible island with Worm's Head behind.
View of the Gower Peninsula from Mynydd y Garreg
As suggested by SN4308 : Interpretation Board on Mynydd y Garreg here is a view of the Gower. Burry Holms is the closest visible island with Worm's Head behind.
Burry Holms Parked at the end of Burrows Lane before the entrance to the caravan park, then walked down the track towards the beach with Colin Crawford. The flora on the dunes was stunning. Easy crossing on mainly sand to Burry Holms for our second tidal island of the morning.
Name: Burry Holms
Hill number: 15919
Height: 30m / 98ft
Parent (Ma/M): none
Section: 32B: Carmarthen to Vale of Neath
County/UA: Swansea (UA)
Island: Mono Tump island  
Maritime Area: South Wales - Carmarthen Bay
Class: Tump (0-99m), SIB
Grid ref: SS 39864 92606
Summit feature: no feature: grass
Drop: 30m
Col: Sea
Burry Holms
Parked at the end of Burrows Lane before the entrance to the caravan park, then walked down the track towards the beach with Colin Crawford. The flora on the dunes was stunning. Easy crossing on mainly sand to Burry Holms for our second tidal island of the morning. Name: Burry Holms Hill number: 15919 Height: 30m / 98ft Parent (Ma/M): none Section: 32B: Carmarthen to Vale of Neath County/UA: Swansea (UA) Island: Mono Tump island Maritime Area: South Wales - Carmarthen Bay Class: Tump (0-99m), SIB Grid ref: SS 39864 92606 Summit feature: no feature: grass Drop: 30m Col: Sea
Bury Holmes Accessible to the mainland at low tide
Bury Holmes
Accessible to the mainland at low tide
The western end of Burry Holms Looking out onto Carmarthen Bay.
The western end of Burry Holms
Looking out onto Carmarthen Bay.
Burry Holms Looking towards Rhossili Bay and Worm's Head.
Burry Holms
Looking towards Rhossili Bay and Worm's Head.
Path back to the mainland On Burry Holms, with the path towards the mainland, though it still has to cross a bit of beach.
Path back to the mainland
On Burry Holms, with the path towards the mainland, though it still has to cross a bit of beach.
Burry Holms The coast and rocks exposed at low tide at the end of Burry Holms.
Burry Holms
The coast and rocks exposed at low tide at the end of Burry Holms.
Approaching storm Rain clouds approaching Burry Holms.
Approaching storm
Rain clouds approaching Burry Holms.
Approaching storm Storm in the Loughor estuary, around Burry Holms.
Approaching storm
Storm in the Loughor estuary, around Burry Holms.
Rhossili Bay Five km away at the northern tip of Rhossili Bay lies Burry Holms.
Rhossili Bay
Five km away at the northern tip of Rhossili Bay lies Burry Holms.
Burry Holms - Cloudscape Big skies over Rhossili Bay seen from the south.
Burry Holms - Cloudscape
Big skies over Rhossili Bay seen from the south.
Burry Holms Limestone headland at the north end of Rhossili Bay seen from about midway on the beach.
Burry Holms
Limestone headland at the north end of Rhossili Bay seen from about midway on the beach.
Rhossili Down Remains of wartime defences high on Rhossili Down
Rhossili Down
Remains of wartime defences high on Rhossili Down
Upturned root on Rhossili beach Taken from Rhossili beach near to Llangennith.
Upturned root on Rhossili beach
Taken from Rhossili beach near to Llangennith.
Rhossili Down near Llangennith
Rhossili Down near Llangennith
Burry Holms
Burry Holms
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Diles Lake is located at Grid Ref: SS4191 (Lat: 51.596582, Lng: -4.2962038)

Unitary Authority: Swansea

Police Authority: South Wales

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