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Pembrokeshire Islands

Home to a Marine Nature reserve and Special areas of Conservation, a visit to the Pembrokeshire offshore islands is a must on anyone’s itinerary

The Pembrokeshire islands have a rich history with some being inhabited as far back as prehistory and many boasting Viking names, a legacy of the early Norse raiders of the 8th-10th centuries. Some are steeped in myths and legends while some reflect early Christian influence. Each island has its own distinctive character and unique landscape where wildlife abounds and time stands still.

Ramsey Island

Ramsey and its offshore islands are steeped in myth and legend, with tantalising glimpses of part-remembered stories only adding to the allure of these islands

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Grassholm Island

As with many of Pembrokeshire’s islands, Grassholm is steeped in myth and has been associated with the name Gwales, a kind of magical underworld

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The Bishops & Clerks

The Bishops and Clerks are the treacherous stretch of rocky islets and reefs which lie to the west of Ramsey, many of which are submerged or semi-submerged

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Skomer Island

At 720 acres in size, Skomer is the largest of the Pembrokeshire islands

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Smalls Lighthouse

The Smalls has a fascinating history. The original lighthouse was designed by a musical instrument maker, Henry Whiteside. Completed in 1776 and operational in 1777…

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