Fishguard Bay – Strumble Head
Explore the hidden gems of the North Pembrokeshire coast including Stumble Head lighthouse, enjoy close encounters with seals, porpoise and sea birds.
Explore the hidden gems of the North Pembrokeshire coast including Stumble Head lighthouse, enjoy close encounters with seals, porpoise and sea birds.
These trips will run regularly from Fishguard throughout the summer season from 8am – 6pm, demand permitting. Please check the booking page for times and availability.
Join us for a voyage to explore the hidden gems of the north Pembrokeshire coastline brimming with prehistoric rock formations and fantastic wildlife.
This fully guided boat trip, aboard our purpose built Rhib Shearwater, will start from the port of Fishguard where you will learn the fascinating history of the port and town before embarking on an exploration of the coastline up to Strumble Head.
Take in the landing point of the last French Invasion of Britain in 1797 and marvel at the spectacular cliffs and geological formations, culminating in unrivalled views of the lighthouse at Strumble Head, as you learn about its fascinating history.
We may encounter a variety of seabirds such as the visiting Auks, Kittiwakes and Fulmars (May – July) as well as gannets feeding in the tide and our resident seabirds. The towering cliffs are also home to rare species such as the Chough and Peregrine Falcon.
Stars of the show include the Atlantic grey seal and we regularly catch up with our resident Harbour porpoise feeding in the tidal races. The area around Strumble Head is an excellent spot for cetacean watching and it is not unusual to see Common or Bottlenose dolphin and sometimes the elusive Risso’s dolphin.
On the evening trip you can witness the Manx shearwaters returning to their burrows on the Pembrokeshire islands after a day fishing offshore. Sit with engines off, marvelling at the tranquil gliding flight of the Shearwaters as they swoop around us, wingtips skimming the surface of the sea as the sun sets. The perfect end to the perfect day in Pembrokeshire.
On this trip we would expect to see Guillemots, Razorbills and Kittiwakes nesting on the coast of Ramsey in spring and early summer, as well as the possibility of seeing rarer species such as the Chough and Peregrine Falcon.
This trip should be filled with engaging encounters with the Atlantic Grey Seal and we may catch up with harbour porpoise feeding in the Sound. At the North Bishop we may see up to 40 pairs of bright-billed puffins and, as the sun sets, we would hope to see tens of thousands of shearwaters returning home to their burrows, conditions permitting. NB. Puffins leave the islands in mid July.
Who is the trip suitable for?
The trip is generally suitable for all ages but please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns.
Chris was a great guide and it was a great opportunity to see Strumble Head from a different view point. Thank you, I’m sure we’ll be back again soon!
Steph Noyce
Lots of Seal mothers suckling pups whilst others shouted and got into fights – that’s normal for Lady Seals. In a matter of minutes we saw Common dolphin see photo, Porpoise see photo and Rissos dolphin. Three different species of Cetacean within 10 minutes – WOW !!. Good numbers of sea birds, various gulls, Guillemot, Gannet also a ‘Gulp’ of Cormorants. The nice Mr Google says that is the Collective Noun for a Group of Cormorants. Thanks to Pad and to Ian ‘for lifting me off the boat’ – old age and of course lots of wisdom comes at a price!!!
Lyndon Lomax
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