Bottom

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Flintshire

Wales

Bottom

Post Box at Prestatyn LL19 71. Royal Mail list this box as &#039;Victoria Road Post Office&#039;.
Prestatyn Town Council notice board also in shot. — Post Box at Prestatyn Credit: David Bremner

Bottom is a small coastal village located in Flintshire, Wales. It is known for its beautiful marshes and saltings, which provide a unique habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. The village is situated near the Dee Estuary, offering stunning views of the water and surrounding marshland.

The marshes in Bottom are characterized by their rich biodiversity, with a mix of saltwater and freshwater plants thriving in the muddy terrain. This ecosystem supports a range of bird species, including wading birds such as herons, egrets, and oystercatchers. Visitors to Bottom can often spot these birds feeding in the shallow waters or flying overhead.

The saltings in Bottom are also a key feature of the landscape, providing a valuable habitat for salt-tolerant plants and invertebrates. The unique combination of marshes and saltings in Bottom makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bottom also offers opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The village has a small community of residents who take pride in preserving the natural environment and welcoming visitors to explore the marshes and saltings.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.338392/-3.4291675 or Grid Reference SJ0483. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Post Box at Prestatyn

LL19 71. Royal Mail list this box as 'Victoria Road Post Office'. Prestatyn Town Council notice board also in shot.

David Bremner

Turnstones on the steps at Prestatyn beach

Waiting for the tide to turn so they can start turning stones on the beach!

Eirian Evans

Sea wall at Frith Beach

The Wales Coast Path between Prestatyn and Rhyl

Eirian Evans

Home Bargains Prestatyn - site under construction

Opening December 2022.

Mike Searle

The Royal Victoria - Prestatyn

Mike Searle

Rhyl Coast Road nears Prestatyn boundary

Colin Pyle

Victoria Road West

Colin Pyle

Victoria Road, Prestatyn

Colin Pyle

Prestatyn Station

Prestatyn station serves the town of Prestatyn. It located on the North Wales Coast Line and was opened in 1848. The station is managed by Arriva Trains Wales and is served by their services from Cardiff Central, Birmingham International and Manchester to Holyhead and Llandudno; also by Virgin Trains services to and from London Euston. Wikipedia: Link

N Chadwick

Prestatyn Station

N Chadwick

Breakwater and beach at Prestatyn

Mat Fascione

Sculpture on Prestatyn seafront

Marking the northern end of the Offa's Dyke Path.

Mat Fascione

Promenade at Prestatyn

The Wales Coast Path (Welsh: Llwybr Arfordir Cymru) is a long distance footpath which follows the whole of the coastline of Wales. It opened on 5 May 2012, and offers a 870 mile long route from Chepstow in the south to Queensferry in the north. Wales is the first country in the world to provide a dedicated footpath along its entire coastline. The Path runs through eleven National Nature Reserves and other nature reserves, including those managed by The Wildlife Trusts or Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Logo can be seen atSS0897 : Logo, Wales Coast Path. Website: Link

Mat Fascione

Study of a Gasoline Station

BP, Prestatyn. This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.

David Bremner