Newport Cliffs

Newport Cliffs
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location within Wales
Area of Search Pembrokeshire
Grid reference SN0499441943
Coordinates 52°02′29″N 4°50′41″W / 52.041497°N 4.8448019°W / 52.041497; -4.8448019Coordinates: 52°02′29″N 4°50′41″W / 52.041497°N 4.8448019°W / 52.041497; -4.8448019
Interest Biological
Area 48.23 ha2
Notification 1954

Newport Cliffs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (or SSSI) lying a little to the north of Newport in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 1954 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements.[1] The site has an area of 48.23 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.

Type and features

This site is designated due to its biological qualities. SSSIs in Wales have been notified for a total of 142 different animal species and 191 different plant species.

This site has four special features.

The site has other habitats and species that contribute to the wildlife interest including cliff-nesting chough, peregrine falcons, and razorbill. Rare plants include: royal fern, sea spleenwort and sea purslane.


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