Skokholm

Skokholm
Native name:
Ynys Sgogwm
Skokholm from the mainland
Skokholm is located in Wales
Skokholm
Skokholm
Geography
LocationSt George's Channel
Coordinates51°41′52″N 5°16′50″W / 51.69788°N 5.28047°W / 51.69788; -5.28047
Area106 ha (260 acres)
Length1.6 km (0.99 mi)
Width.8 km (0.5 mi)
Administration
Wales
CountyPembrokeshire
CommunityDale
Demographics
Population2
Skokholm and its neighbouring islands

Skokholm (Welsh: Ynys Sgogwm) or Skokholm Island[1] is an island 2.5 miles (4.0 km) off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales, south of the neighbouring island of Skomer.[2][3] The surrounding waters are a marine reserve and all are part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Both islands are listed as Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

  1. ^ "Skokholm Island". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Marloes and St. Brides". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  3. ^ Ordnance Survey mapping