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Tel: 01239 621600 E P Fishguard St Davids Solva A40 Newgale Haverfordwest Martin’s Broad A40 Haven Haven MARCH JULY SA62 3BJ • All trips are subject to cancellation or • Wear suitable outdoor clothing and GRASSHOLM SKOMER B4327 A4075 25th Skomer Island Opening Day! 4th Exclusive Monday Guided Island Walks (£40pp) change depending on sea/weather walking shoes/boots as paths are ISLAND ISLAND Milford 28th Bank Holiday Island Adventure Family Trail conditions and demand. See our uneven. Bring waterproofs/sunscreen Haven EYE SPY Puffins remain on the island up until the end of July Neyland Puffin Manx Shearwater Twitter feed, @Skomer_boatinfo , for for protection. Dale APRIL as young birds return in their hundreds to prospect for SKOKHOLM April – early August March – September up to date information. ISLAND Pembroke 2nd –3rd Weekend of Adventure! breeding sites. Keep your eyes open for Dolphin s and • Please note that landing steps and A4319 9th–12th 3 night Spring Migration Special with West Porpoise playing in the turquoise waters; the Garland stone Did you know? Did you know? • Roads to our departure point are paths are very steep in places – if you Coast Birdwatching (£199pp) is a favorite hangout for our ‘sea friends’. Skomer and Skokholm Skomer and Skokholm narrow – please allow plenty of have limited mobility please see 17th Wildflowers Walk with AUGUST Island Adventures: Islands form the largest Islands are home to the driving time. www.welshwildlife.org for additional t n Puffin colony in Southern largest known i Pembrokeshire Coast National Park access information. r P 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31s t Wednesday Family Walks DEPARTURE POINT • Skomer visitor numbers are strictly t s Britain. concentration of this species e 19th-21st 2 night Residential Photography Workshop r (no booking required). 12noon start at the farm . r limited to protect the wildlife, all • Whilst on the island it is extremely Our boats depart from Martin’s Haven (SA62 3BJ),near Marloes. o F in the world! : with Andy Davies (£150pp) t n 17th-19th & 24th-26th Skomer’s Hidden Secrets Skomer landings are ‘first come first important to stick to the paths to i Follow the B4327 from Haverfordwest and follow the signs for r Guillemot P 2 night stay (£60 adults £30 kids including served’ and can be very busy during prevent collapsing the burrows that the the Skomer embarkation point. Parking is available in the W March – late July Atlantic Grey Seal W EYE SPY Visitors can meet migrant birds, witness the first S family activities) T All year round peak periods. Shearwaters, Puffins and Rabbits live in. National Trust car park at Martin’s Haven (charges apply). W landings of Puffins to the Island, watch the amorous d 27th-Sep 6th Shearwater Week 2 night min stay Did you know? n a displays of Guillemots and Razorbills and see the island Please arrive early to ensure a place. • Dogs are not permitted on the islands DAY TRIP TICKETS g (£70 adults £30 kids) Did you know? n i Guillemots are among the l i a start to bloom with daffodils and wild flowers! Up to two but are welcome on the Skomer Cruises. S For Skomer landings, tickets must be obtained before your trip 29th Bank Holiday Monday – Island open e deepest diving of all birds, Within 3 weeks of being l • Snacks are available at Lockley Lodge a hundred Seals gather to moult in April at North Haven, D , from Lockley Lodge (on the hill down from the car park to the r reaching depths of over born a seal pup will treble at Martin’s Haven and in Marloes • The sea birds depend upon the islands e t entertaining visitors with their squabbles during the day, x EYE SPY Did you know Skomer is home to the largest a 150 metres! in weight. boat). Tickets are issued daily on a ‘first come first served basis’. B Village. There is no food or drink remaining rodent free – please take t and haunting their night time walks with their singing. e population of Manx Shearwaters in the world? Join us for a n a available on the islands so please care with your luggage and follow our J STAYING ON SKOMER AND SKOKHOLM , 2 night stay during peak chick fledging time and find out e Razorbill Northern Gannet b bring refreshments with you. quarantine rules. b o MAY what makes these birds so special. Meet the Shearwater The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales offers self catering r l March – late July March – September e g e researchers and watch the island come alive at night; visitors 2nd Bank Holiday Monday – Island open accommodation on Skomer and Skokholm between April and K . S , also have the unique opportunity to help weigh the Did you know? Did you know? September – see the inside pages of this leaflet. For further e 9th Exclusive Monday Guided Island Walks (£40pp) n o t Shearwater chicks as part of this memorable experience. S Razorbills will choose one Northern Gannets are the information and booking contact: r 23rd Exclusive Monday Guided Island Walks (£40pp) o n a partner and stay with largest seabirds in the North e The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales l SEPTEMBER E 30th Bank Holiday Monday – Island open , y them for life. Atlantic, with a wingspan of n n 6-8th 2 night Residential Photography Workshop Tel: 01239 621600 e P up to 2m. e k with Andy Davies (£130pp) Email: [email protected] www.welshwildlife.org i EYE SPY During spring Skomer is covered in a display of M Chough , e l 10th-13th 3 night Autumn Migration Special with l Bluebells so vast that the island appears blue. The old @WTSWW @skomer_island @skokholmisland e All year round Dolphins and n S fields, the valleys, the cliff tops – no part of the island is West Coast Birdwatching (£149pp). e k Porpoises All year round Facebook: Skomer Island Skokholm Island WTSWW i M Did you know? spared from this Bluebell explosion. Puffins , Rabbits and , 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Discover Skomer with Pembrokeshire n e TRIP BOOKINGS & INFORMATION h Did you know? c Short-eared Owls are particularly active throughout the day . Coast National Park Guided Walks The chough is the rarest t t e H Tel: / 01646 636109 British breeding crow. Pembrokeshire is home to 01646 603123 n Special Offer: September is stay one night get an extra e h c JUNE Email: [email protected] o night stay for half price (not including Shearwater week, 3 different species of J , s e i West Coast Birdwatching or Andy Davies’ Photography Dolphin – Common, v Exclusive Monday 6th www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk a D y Guided Island Walks (£40pp) Workshop) Bottlenose and Risso’s. d Up to date info from Twitter @skomer_boatinfo n A Other birds to look out for whilst : s 20th Exclusive Monday o t EYE SPY Skomer is one of the best places to see breeding on Skomer include breeding Like our facebook page – Pembrokeshire Islands o h Guided Island Walks (£40pp) P Grey Seals during September. Our Seals continue to Kittiwakes , Fulmars and Lesser 5 Lockley Lodge: 01646 636800 (island info only) 5 6 entertain island visitors with their squabbles during the day. 2 4 Black-backed Gulls . Skomer also has 8 4 EYE SPY June is peak sea bird breeding season, Guillemots , The Seals can be seen in North Haven as well as around the On the island keep an eye out for the unique 3 8 breeding populations of Wheatears , 1 0 Skomer Vole , thousands of Rabbits , Razorbills and Puffins return to their ledges and burrows Garland Stone. e r Swallows and Sedge Warblers . u t and the annual flower blooms a with beaks full of fish ready to feed hungry chicks. Our n g i Monday Guided Walks and Pembs Coast National Park S Puffins waddle, march, scurry, hop or walk right past There are also resident Buzzards , of Bluebells and Campion , : n g i walks must be booked and pre-paid. s your feet – we’re not sure how to describe them so you’ll Peregrine Falcons , Little and a beautiful sight e d e For further information on events or to make bookings r have to come and decide for yourself! A shade of pink is Short-eared Owls . not to be missed! u Skokholm h c Tel: 01239 621600 email: [email protected] o added to the island’s colour as Campion decorates the land. r B or visit: www.welshwildlife.org Staying on Skomer Island... ave goodbye to the last visitor boat of the day…the island and its unique evening wildlife are yours to enjoy! Relax in comfort at the ‘ Old Farm ’ self catering accommodation or wander off to find your Visitor accommodation is available in the recently Skomer Cruise perfect spot to watch one of the island’s renovated ‘ Cottage ’ and ‘ Cow Shed ’. Explore Skomer from the water . See the vast amazing sunsets. urrounded by shaded inlets, off NO ADVANCE BOOKING colonies of Puffins , Guillemots , Razorbills and watch shore rocks and sheltered coves, Both islands offer a nightly ‘bird log ’, so guests have The boat departs from Martin’s Haven Staying on Skokholm Island... out for Seals , Dolphins and Porpoises as you take a Skomer is an island full of mystery and the opportunity to discuss their wildlife sightings, (SA62 3BJ), near Marloes. cruise around Skomer’s Marine Conservation Zone. discovery – it’s a unique island just perfect getaway break for people who hear from experts and contribute their experiences. 1 hour Adult £12 Child £8 NO ADVANCE BOOKING SKOMER CRUISES 2016 waiting to be explored! For Skomer landings, tickets must be want to avoid the crowds and unwind.
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