Grassholm

See Grassholm for yourself!

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 further details, including how to book, please visit our events page.
For details of other round trips on offer to Grassholm phone Thousand Islands on 01437 721721 or see www.thousandislands.co.uk

Grassholm is a remote offshore island supporting some 32,000 pairs of breeding gannets. Estimates at other sites vary but it is probably the third largest Atlantic gannet colony in the world, (behind St Kilda and Bass Rock), supporting in the region of 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.

Approved Boat Trips:

Thousand Islands Expeditions run guided trips to Grassholm, from St Justinains (1 mile west of St Davids) and run every day (weather permitting) from 1 June to 30 September. To book please contact:

Thousand Islands Expeditions

Tel: 01437 721721 or 721686

email: sales@thousandislands.co.uk

web: www.thousandislands.co.uk

Contact information

Ramsey Island
Ramsey Island
St Davids
SA62 6QA
Telephone: 07881 846498
E-mail: ramsey.island@rspb.org.uk

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Important note

This site is one of several that due to its size, location and/or conservation sensitivity is not capable of accommodating visitors (unless stated).

Where possible, we have indicated the nearest equivalent RSPB nature reserve suitable for visiting. If you require further information, please use the contact details provided.

This does not affect any statutory rights of access under CROW or SOAC legislation.

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