Days out
Ramsey Island
Ramsey IslandClosedSee opening timesOff the Pembrokeshire coast is Ramsey Island, a windswept and ruggedly beautiful reserve where heathland meets craggy cliffs and swirling seas.
About
Ramsey Island is a Welsh wonder. This dramatic offshore island has cliffs that rise up to 120 metres, the perfect place for breeding seabirds, flocks of Choughs and Peregrines. Take a walk along the coastal heathland and enjoy the wildlife, admiring spectacular views across the Irish Sea.
The seals are our star autumn attraction, head to the reserve from late August onwards for a chance to see these majestic creatures during pupping season.
We look after the reserve to create the ideal conditions for the wildlife that calls it home.
Ramsey is a Special Protection Area for Chough and keeping the grassland short helps these birds to find insect food. We have a flock of Welsh Mountain Sheep that helps us with grazing.
The small shallow pools in Ramsey's heathland are home to several nationally or internationally important plant species. Keeping the ponds open and the edges shallow is key.
At a glance
Pay and display parking is available at St Justinians during the summer months. Access to Ramsey Island is by boat. Contact Thousand Island Expeditions 01437 721721 for the latest advice on parking and park and ride options.
Nearest facilities at Oriel Y Parc Car Park in St David’s.
Nearest facilities at Oriel Y Parc Car Park in St David’s.
Pushchair Accessible
Pushchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
Gender neutral compost toilets are available a five-minute walk (up a set of 20 steep steps) from the harbour.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
Sorry, dogs are not permitted on most of the reserve, except assistance dogs, due to the sensitive wildlife and habitats here.
We know that the countryside is a dog walking paradise. It’s important to remember the special surroundings here are wonderful havens for rare wildlife. Even if dogs are very well behaved, wildlife can easily become startled by a dog they perceive as a predator.
Disturbing wildlife does more than simply causing it to move away; it uses up their energy, decreasing their chance of survival regardless of season. Thank you for protecting the special wildlife by not exercising your dog here.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
See what’s here
Contact Ramsey Island
ramsey.island@rspb.org.uk Ramsey Island, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6PY 07836 535733