Skomer

Visited Skomer two consecutive days. What a difference. Tuesday it was misty to start, then rained for hour's but puffins were everywhere. Wednesday was bright sun, and puffins were at sea only returning to land with food for their puffling. Walked the island and some amazing views.

A glorious experience: a short boat trip out to the island and the minute you step on shore the puffins are right there! Lots of spots around the island to see them. There are other birds too: we heard although didn’t see curlews.

Seeing the puffins here has been the best wildlife experience I've ever had. Absolutely incredible. Would recommend to all who love nature.

Amazing trip. We loved spending the day being surrounded by puffins! Nice quick boat- only took 15 minutes. I would highly recommend ❤️! The carpark was free for us with our national trust membership!

Great experience, would recommend everyone go once in their lifetime. Abundance of wildlife, so don't forget to bring your binoculars as some species, like the amazing owl female and porpoises, are hard to spot at the best of times. Central facilities are modernised and in doable distance from all surrounding observation points. Staff are also superb at answering any questions you may have.

A magical island. As soon as you get close to the island you are overwhelmed by the volume of birds. On arrival, there are steep steps up to a meeting point where one of the wardens will brief you. Then you can explore on your own. You have to keep to the footpaths to avoid damaging the burrows that honeycomb the island. A full walk around is about 4 miles. I would recommend getting one of the island guides which also comes with a basic bird guide. I visited in June 2019 and saw a short eared owl, pipets, wheatears, choughs, linnets, oyster catchers, greater and lesser black backed gulls, fulmars, guilimots, razor bills and a multitude of puffins. You get about 4.5 hours on the island to wander. There are no facilities apart from toilets at the central farmhouse. But there are picnic tables - including some undercover if it is raining. Places are limited to 250 a day so you have to arrive at Lockley Lodge early to buy a boat ticket. At busy times Boats leave at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 and 12:00 (every day apart from Mondays - April through to end Sept). Make sure you take cash as cards are not accepted for either the landing ticket or boat. Current prices are £11 for the landing ticket, £11 for the return boat and £3 if you want a guide. Check first to make sure boats are running.

This island is so beautiful and it was such a privilege to be able to visit while the Puffins were breeding. It is so clear how hard all the staff and volunteers work on the island to protect it and all the native animals.

Amazing if you wanna see Puffins between April and August. Loads of other wildlife too. A lot of different seabirds, shorteared owls, dolphins, seals, rabbits etc. Just know where the only toilet is and ake weather permitted clothing with you as well s enough water. There's nothing on the iand to get it. Be good on your feet too. Its steep getting up and down on both sides, on and off th boat, and the paths can e slippery, stony, and steep too. But all ell worth spending 4 1/2 h net time there. Oh, and be there a 5.30 - 6am! Tickets are on a daily basis weather permitted. You will have to wait till 8 - 8.30am until the skipper gives their ok. Be prepared to o home after getti g up very early. And dont forget a chair, blanket and flask! Finally, ENJOY!