Native name: Ynys Sgogwm | |
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Geography | |
Location | St George's Channel |
Coordinates | 51°41′52″N 5°16′50″W / 51.69788°N 5.28047°W |
Area | 106 ha (260 acres) |
Length | 1.6 km (0.99 mi) |
Width | .8 km (0.5 mi) |
Administration | |
Wales | |
County | Pembrokeshire |
Community | Dale |
Demographics | |
Population | 2 |
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.