Skomer Island, Wales

Skomer Island is a 2.92 km² island off the coast of southwest Wales, one of a chain lying within a kilometre off the Pembrokeshire coast and separated from the mainland by the treacherous waters of Jack Sound.

Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer has also been designated an Ancient Monument. It is surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.

Things to See & Do

* Sea birds
* Stone circle
* Standing stone
* Harbour Porpoises
* Glow-worms

General Information

Cruise Season – Feb to Dec
Currency - Pound Sterling (GBP)
Language – Welsh, English
Land Area – 2.92 km²
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT/UTC + zero hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 44

Travel Links – Boats sail to Skomer from Martin's Haven on the mainland, a 15–20 minute trip every day except Monday (Bank Holiday Mondays excepted) from April to October at 10am, 11am and 12 noon. Return is between 3pm and 4pm but the boatman will advise on the day.