Skokholm Island, Bird sanctuary island in Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
The red sandstone cliffs of Skokholm rise to 160 feet in the southwest section, forming a protected perimeter around the 260-acre island.
Ronald Lockley established the first British Bird Observatory on Skokholm in 1933, initiating scientific research that continues to influence ornithology.
The island's name originates from Norse language elements, combining 'skogr' meaning wood and 'holmr' meaning island, reflecting early Viking influence.
Visitors can stay in renovated farm buildings with solar-powered amenities, but must bring their own food and adapt to the absence of showers.
The island hosts 45,000 breeding pairs of Manx Shearwaters and 5,000 pairs of Storm Petrels, representing 20% of the European population.
Location: Marloes and St Brides
GPS coordinates: 51.68910,-5.29100
Latest update: May 15, 2025 22:40
Skomer Island
5.4 km
Marloes Sands
6.7 km
Dale Castle
8.1 km
St. Ann's Head Lighthouse
8.1 km
Skokholm Lighthouse
600 m
Skomer Marine Nature Reserve
4.9 km
West Blockhouse Point Beacons
9.1 km
The Neck
5.3 km
The Head
782 m
Garland Stone
6.4 km
Midland Isle
5.4 km
Church Of Saint Peter
8 km
Church of Saint James the Great
8.2 km
Mew Stone
4.2 km
Gorse Hill
5.4 km
Ynysoedd Sgomer a Middleholm
5.3 km
West Blockhouse Point centre light
9.1 km
West Blockhouse Point east light
9.1 km
West Blockhouse Point west light
9.1 km
Wooltack Point
5.9 km
Great Castle Head
7.5 km
Moriah English Baptist Church
8 km
Deer Park Wall
6 km
Little Castle Point, Dale
7.2 km
Buildings on Skomer
5.4 km
Lime Kiln on Skomer Island
5.5 km
South Castle, Skomer
5 km
Limekiln at South Haven
1.8 kmReviews
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