RSPB Grassholm
Grassholm is a remote offshore island supporting approximately 32,000 pairs of breeding gannets. Grassholm is thought to be the third largest Atlantic gannet colony in the world, (behind St Kilda and Bass Rock), supporting some 12% of the entire world population.
As one of only 23 gannet colonies in the UK and Ireland, Grassholm is of both national and international importance. It is an outstanding seabird spectacle, unrivalled anywhere in Wales for this species.
Access
It is not permitted to land on Grassholm Island, but various boat operators around Pembrokeshire will take you close to the shore where the spectacle is quite stunning. You can now join an RSPB guide on a boat trip around the amazing Grassholm Island. Whilst you can't land, it is possible to go around the island, in order to experience what is one of the most awe-inspiring wildlife spectacles in Wales. Thousand Islands Expeditions is running a new trip, in conjunction with the RSPB, which combines a trip round Grassholm with an afternoon on nearby RSPB Ramsey Island.
For details of other round trips on offer to Grassholm phone Thousand Islands on 01437 721721 or click here.
Click here to read more about the Gannets of Grassholm Island
These maps are intended as a guideline only; you must check the exact location of the reserve yourself. Wildlife Extra assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or usefulness of the information on this website.
Read the comments about this article and leave your own comment