E-mail to a friendE-newsletterContact us
HomeAbout usAdviceBirdsJoinOur workReservesSupport usShopThings to do
  • Overview
  • Awards & recognition
  • Contact us
  • Facts and figures
  • History
  • How we are run
  • Inspiring work
  • Job vacancies
  • Looking to the future
  • Media centre
  • Offices
  • The RSPB view
  • What we do
  • Overview
  • Farming
  • Gardening
  • Green living
  • Helping birds
  • Land management
  • Law
  • Watching birds
  • Overview
  • Aren't birds brilliant!
  • Birds by name
  • Birds by family
  • Bird identifier
  • Features
  • Reserves
  • Webcams
  • Wildlife garden guide
  • Overview
  • Campaigns
  • Corporate membership
  • Credit card
  • Donations
  • Fundraising
  • Gift Aid
  • Shop
  • Green energy
  • Holidays in the UK
  • Join the RSPB
  • Leave a legacy
  • Recycle your mobile phone
  • Share giving
  • Vehicle breakdown cover
  • Overview
  • Join now
  • Why join?
  • Membership as a gift
  • Membership benefits
  • Renewals
  • Other ways to support us
  • Overview
  • Great days out
  • By habitat
  • By name
  • By location
  • Recent sightings
  • Shops on reserves
  • Overview
  • Around the UK
  • Conservation
  • Document library
  • Farming
  • International
  • Job vacancies
  • News
  • Media centre
  • Policy
  • Reserves
  • Science
  • Teaching
  • Shop homepage
  • Binoculars
  • Bird care accessories
  • Bird feeders
  • Bird food
  • Bird tables and baths
  • Books, DVDs and CDs
  • Garden
  • Homeware
  • Prints and canvases
  • Toys
  • Virtual gifts
  • Wildlife care
  • Shops on reserves
  • Overview
  • Near you
  • Events
  • E-newsletter
  • Fundraising
  • Local groups
  • Reserves
  • Surveys
  • Volunteering
  • Webcams
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Golden hair lichen growing on rock, Ramsey Island RSPB reserve Close up of Bird's-foot trefoil, Ramsey Island RSPB reserve View of sea cliffs, Ramsey Island RSPB reserve
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Ramsey Island

Ramsey Island

  • About Ramsey Island
  • Star species
  • Seasonal highlights
  • Events
  • Facilities
  • How to get here
  • Our work here
  • Visitor book
  • Map

Print this page

Home > Reserves > Reserves by name > R > Ramsey Island > About Ramsey Island

About Ramsey Island

Chough perched on rock

This dramatic offshore island has cliffs up to 120 m high, the perfect place for breeding seabirds in spring and early summer. Walk along the coastal heathland and enjoy the spectacular views.

The island is awash with colour from May to September, with bluebells, then pink thrift and purple heather. You might see choughs and peregrines nesting on the cliffs. And if you visit in the autumn, you can watch a colony of breeding grey seals. There is a small shop on the island and refreshments are available.

What you should know...

The island can only be visited by boat, which leaves from St Justinian's harbour between 1 April or Easter (whichever is earlier) and the end of October. The island cliffs are unfenced and extra care should be taken.

What can I do?

Ramsey Island is home to a wealth of wildlife

A donation from you today will help us safeguard this spectacular island reserve

Contact us

07836 535733

ramsey.island@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: St David's, Pembrokeshire

Grid reference: SM706237

Directions

For directions, please see our How to get here page.

Accredited Attraction

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

Contact us

Visit our Contact us section for telephone numbers, office addresses and more.

Latest news

Woodland birds in decline

Latest results from the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) puts woodland birds at the top of the list of declining species.

New wetland could see continental birds arriving in Kent

Restoration of a large area of Kent countryside to wildlife-rich wetland could see the garden of England become a landing pad for bird species moving north from Europe as the climate warms.

Seabird failure continues for another year

Early reports of seabird breeding performance on some RSPB coastal reserves, especially in parts of Scotland and Wales, indicate continuing problems for internationally-important populations of guillemots, kittiwakes and other seabirds.

More news...

Add your voice for nature

As a charity, we rely on the support of members to continue our work protecting birds and wildlife.

Join now from only £2.84/month.

Free e-newsletter

Over 200,000 people enjoy our monthly e-mail newsletter.

Why not sign up?

Contact us
© 2008 The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Charity registered in England and Wales no 207076, in Scotland no SC037654
Privacy policy
Last published: 07/03/2008 11:37:14
Show/hide picture credits
Chough perched on rock - Michael W Richards (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2879068_00033_005)
Golden hair lichen growing on rock, Ramsey Island RSPB reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1017188)
Close up of Bird's-foot trefoil, Ramsey Island RSPB reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1017185)
View of sea cliffs, Ramsey Island RSPB reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1017208)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)