Introduction
The offshore islands of Pembrokeshire are well-known for their amazing natural beauty and diverse range of species, both on land and in the water.
The offshore islands of Pembrokeshire are a must-see when visiting the National Park. Every one of them has an own personality and terrain, where time seems to stop and nature thrives.
Although Caldey and Ramsey have older Welsh names that reflect early Christian history, the Vikings who sailed along this coast in the eighth and tenth centuries gave the islands their names.
The majority of the islands were farmed well into the 20th century, and they were inhabited as early as prehistoric times.
With the exception of Caldey, several are now nature reserves and are inhabited only by volunteers and wardens.
Ramsey Island
Ramsey Island is a 640-acre bird reserve that is currently owned and operated by the RSPB.
During the summer, the island is accessible to tourists every day.
Because Ramsey has a multitude of wildlife, breath-taking landscapes, and a rich natural heritage, sailing about the island is simply amazing.
Contact Ramsey Island
- Ramsey Island, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6PY
Skomer Island
Due to its seabirds, Skomer, the largest of the Pembrokeshire islands, is a National Nature Reserve of international significance. Seals groan languidly from the coast, guillemots and razorbills fill the air with their chatter, and puffins boldly stroll beside the walkways. One of Britain’s greatest wildflower displays blankets the island in shades of blue, pink, and white in the spring and early summer.
Contact Wildlife Trust Island Booking Officer: 01656 724100.
Skokholm Island
With an estimated 45,000 breeding pairs, Skokholm (together with Skomer) is home to the highest concentration of Manx Shearwaters worldwide. After spending their days fishing at sea, shearwaters return to the island in the dark to evade any possible predators.
http://welshwildlife.org/uncategorized/staying-on-skokholm/
01646 603123 or sea safari 01646 603109
Gassholm Island
You start to realise why the island is white as you get closer. It is the sole gannet colony in Wales and the third largest in the United Kingdom, with 39,000 pairs of breeding gannets.
Boat trips are available from Martins Haven with Dale Sailing, or with Thousand Islands and Voyages of Discovery from St Justinians.
Caldey Island
On the western edge of Wales, Caldey Island is nestled amid the stunning South Pembrokeshire shoreline. It is regarded as a sacred island in Britain.
Throughout the summer, day visitors are cordially invited by the monks and islanders to enjoy the pleasures of their island home.
enquiries@caldey-island.co.uk.
Information Phone line – tel (01834) 844453 to listen to the recorded message regarding boat sailings from Tenby.
