Garth Point

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Garth Point

The Walled Garden at Penrhyn Castle Penrhyn Castle is a National Trust property. — The Walled Garden at Penrhyn Castle Credit: Steve Daniels

Garth Point is a coastal area located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. It is characterized by its marshes and salt marshes, creating a unique habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. The salt marshes are formed by the tidal flooding of the area, creating a brackish environment that supports a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The marshes at Garth Point are an important habitat for many bird species, including waders, ducks, and geese. The area is also home to a variety of insects, mollusks, and other invertebrates that thrive in the marshy conditions. The salt marshes provide important feeding and nesting grounds for many of these species.

In addition to its ecological importance, Garth Point is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy walking along the coastal paths, birdwatching, and taking in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The area is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its importance for conservation and protection.

Overall, Garth Point offers a unique and diverse natural environment that is both ecologically significant and aesthetically pleasing.

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Garth Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.237081/-4.1217063 or Grid Reference SH5873. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Walled Garden at Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Castle is a National Trust property.

Steve Daniels

The Walled Garden at Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Castle is a National Trust property.

Steve Daniels

The Walled Garden at Penrhyn Castle

On a glorious late summers evening.

Richard Hoare

Bog garden improvements - Lady Sybil's Water Garden (4)

Reconstruction of an existing bridge.

Richard Hoare

Machlud dros Stad y Penrhyn / Sunset over the Penrhyn Estate

Ceri Thomas

Gardens at Penrhyn Castle

Looking across part of the formal gardens at Penrhyn Castle.

DS Pugh

Box hedges at Penrhyn Castle

Part of the formal gardens.

DS Pugh

Fuchsia arch

Part of the formal gardens at Penrhyn Castle.

DS Pugh

Fields near Penrhyn Castle

Looking across a field from the grounds of Penrhyn Castle.

DS Pugh

Footbridge and Gunnera plants, Penrhyn Castle Bog Garden

Eirian Evans

Chapel ruins, Penrhyn Castle

Medieval remains or 18th century rustic ruin? The answer would appear to be a bit of both, as the single wall is part of the original medieval chapel, but this was dismantled in the 18thC and just the east wall re-erected here in the grounds as a piece of garden 'furniture'. A row of pet dog gravestones can be seen along the bottom of the wall, mostly dating from the 1920's.

Gordon Hatton

Both ponds in the garden

Looking back along the front of the Gazebo.

Eric Marsh

Steps down to the lower part of the garden

Stone steps flanked by Urns.

Eric Marsh

The Fuchsia Arch

Path beneath trained up Fuchsias.

Eric Marsh

Rhubarb flowers

Gunnera tinctoria is an invasive, non-native plant. This huge plant is very popular in gardens, where it's grown beside ponds and in damp, boggy ground like this.

Eric Marsh