Ramsey Island

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Ramsey Island

Port Lieuog With adult grey seals and their pups. — Port Lieuog Credit: David Lally

Ramsey Island is a small, uninhabited island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire in southwest Wales. The island is approximately 1.5 miles long and 0.6 miles wide, with rugged cliffs and rocky shores that provide habitat for a variety of seabirds and marine life. The island is designated as a nature reserve and is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

Ramsey Island is known for its diverse wildlife, including populations of seals, dolphins, and a variety of bird species such as puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. The island also boasts a rich history, with archaeological sites dating back to the Iron Age and evidence of medieval settlement.

Visitors to Ramsey Island can take guided boat trips to the island from St. Justinian's, where they can explore the rugged coastline, observe the wildlife, and learn about the island's history and conservation efforts. The island offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and is a popular destination for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers.

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Ramsey Island Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.8643/-5.3419 or Grid Reference SM6923. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Port Lieuog

With adult grey seals and their pups.

David Lally

Ramsey Island cave

Not sure if this is Ogof Tywood or Ogof Organ. The rock here is a metamorphic sandstone with strata at what looks to be about a 70 degree incline. According to our guide this distortion is due to the igneous intrusion to the south which is now Carnllundain.

David Lally

Pembrokeshire skyline

View from the arched doorway of St Non’s Chapel, Ramsey Island silhouetted by the evening sun. From Ynys Bery, Ynys Cantwr and Foel Fawr on the left, to Carn Llundain, the highest point of Ramsey Island, on the right.

Alan Hughes

Ramsey Island at sunset

Across the bay from St Justinian’s.

Alan Hughes

Carn Llundain

The highest point on Ramsey Island.

Alan Hughes

Sunset behind Ramsey Island

Alan Hughes

Carreg-gwylan and Trwyn Bendro: Ramsey

Dylan Moore

Trig point on Ramsey Island

The rustic triangulation pillar which has an Ordnance Survey flush bracket bench mark serial number S7057 is described in detail at Link

Roger Templeman

Carnllundain, Ramsey Island

Michael Steele

Carnysgubor and The Bungalow, Ramsey Island

Michael Steele

Aber Mawr Cliffs & Carnysgubor, Ramsey Island

Michael Steele

Llechau-Uchaf rocks from Ramsey Island

Michael Steele

Aber Mawr, Ramsey Island

Michael Steele

Ogof Colomennod, Ramsey Island

Michael Steele

The eastern side of Carnllundain

From the trig point, you can see all over the island and also to the mainland, where Whitesands and St David's are clearly visible. In the far distance are the Preseli Hills.

Bill Boaden

Path on Carnysgubor

The main route to the third highest point on Ramsey Island (Carnllundain has a subsidiary peak higher than this). The view extends over Aber Mawr to Carnllundain with Skomer Island on the far skyline.

Bill Boaden

The summit of Carnysgubor

The hill has a small summit ridge with a couple of subsidiary lumps.

Bill Boaden

Subsidiary peak and cairn on Carnysgubor

Carn Llidi and Whitesands Bay are very clear on the mainland. The image also shows the flat north eastern corner of the island where most of its farming takes place.

Bill Boaden

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Ramsey Island is located at Grid Ref: SM6923 (Lat: 51.8643, Lng: -5.3419)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

Also known as: Ynys Dewi