Skomer and Skokholm, located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, are internationally important seabird islands home to over 48,000 Puffins, thousands of Guillemots, Razorbills and Kittiwakes. Each year 25,000 people visit to experience these remarkable seabirds.
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is committed to making Skomer and Skokholm as inclusive and accessible as possible. The boat trips were designed so that people who aren’t able to visit due to the steps, thin paths and rough terrain on the islands, would still be able to experience its wildlife.
Ceris Aston, Skomer Island Assistant Warden, said “we’re so excited to have been able to run accessible boat trips this year. After several years in the planning, it was a great pleasure to be able to share the islands with people who would not otherwise have been able to visit and to enjoy the spectacular wildlife.”