Skomer Island, Protected island nature reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
The 720-acre island features coastal cliffs, meadows, and heathland with elevations reaching 259 feet at Gorse Hill, surrounded by smaller islets.
Archaeological evidence reveals human settlements dating back 5,000 years, with the Codd family being the last permanent residents until 1950.
The name derives from Viking origins, with Skalmey meaning Cleft Island, appearing on Latin maps in 1578 as Scaline Insul.
Daily visitor access is limited to 250 people, with ferry services operating from Martin's Haven during favorable weather conditions.
The island hosts half of the global Manx shearwater population, with approximately 310,000 breeding pairs recorded in recent surveys.
Location: Pembrokeshire
Address: Skomer, United Kingdom
GPS coordinates: 51.73750,-5.29500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
Wales features a region with three national parks, including Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire coast park, as well as fortresses like Conwy and Caernarfon castles built by Edward I in the 13th century, and religious buildings such as St. David's Cathedral. The coastline alternates between red sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, and islands like Anglesey, while the inland reveals mountains, lakes, and valleys such as the Elan Valley with its historic dams. Welsh towns preserve their architectural heritage, with Cardiff as the capital. The Gower Peninsula offers limestone cliffs and sea caves, Tintern Abbey has been a Cistercian monastery since 1131, and Powis Castle features terraced gardens. Former mining regions and botanical sites reflect the country's industrial and cultural evolution.
Skokholm Island
5.4 km
Marloes Sands
6.4 km
Dale Castle
8.7 km
St Brides Castle
7.1 km
St. Ann's Head Lighthouse
10.4 km
Skokholm Lighthouse
4.9 km
Skomer Marine Nature Reserve
1.4 km
Church of Saint Bridget
7.8 km
The Neck
1.5 km
The Head
4.8 km
Garland Stone
1.1 km
Midland Isle
2 km
Church Of Saint Peter
7 km
Church of Saint James the Great
8.8 km
Mew Stone
1.2 km
Gorse Hill
93 m
Ynysoedd Sgomer a Middleholm
220 m
Mullock Bridge
8.7 km
Wooltack Point
3.2 km
Great Castle Head
8.2 km
Moriah English Baptist Church
6.7 km
Deer Park Wall
3.5 km
Little Castle Point, Dale
9.1 km
Lime Kiln on Skomer Island
808 m
Lime Kiln at St Brides Haven
7.8 km
Limekiln at South Haven
4.6 km
Buildings on Skomer
116 m
South Castle, Skomer
1.1 kmReviews
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