 | | | | | Skomer - Visitor Guide
| | Address: | Skomer
Island, South West Wales. | | Postcode: |
SA62 3BE | | Telephone: | 01656
724100 | | e-mail: | info@welshwildlife.org
information@wtsww.cix.co.uk
skomer.mnr@ccw.gov.uk | | Fax: | 01656 726980 | | Key attractions: |
Wildlife watching. Bird watching. | | Essential
kit: | Pack plenty of snacks and drinks as Skomer
does not have cafés. Binoculars are a good idea for bird watchers. Bring
a cheap digital camera for Puffin pin ups. Take your waterproofs and sensible
footwear as the weather can change quickly. | | Nature
watching: | Best season: Grey seals
throughout the year, especially near the Garland Stone. From late August to October
the female seals come ashore to have their pups. May is the best time to see the
bluebells. | | Access: | Check
with Wildlife Trust. | | Getting there: |
Accessible by boat from Martin's Haven on the Pembrokeshire coast. The ferry
service runs early Spring to late Autumn from Martin's Haven. Tickets are approx
£8. There is a £6 landing fee.
Limited accommodation for
overnight visitors in converted cowsheds on Skomer via . | | Opening
times: | All year round. | | Charges: | Boat
charge. Fee payable by visitors. |
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