Least ConcernGrey Seal
Halichoerus grypus
The only national park in the United Kingdom devoted mainly to the coast; a 300 km path along the cliffs
Area
620 km²
Protection category
IUCN V
Paisaje protegido —
Designated in
1952
Declared in 1952, it is the only national park in the United Kingdom centred mainly on a coastal landscape, with slate and sandstone cliffs hundreds of millions of years old followed by the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, a walking route of some 300 km. Its offshore islands, Skomer among them, hold one of the largest Atlantic puffin colonies in Wales.
3 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.
Ecosystems found in the United Kingdom, where Pembrokeshire Coast lies.
Where can I dive near here?
78 km away
175 km away
228 km away
What is worth looking out for this month in the United Kingdom?
Now is a good time: Grey seal pupping at Donna Nook (Late October to December (peak in late November))
Now is a good time: Red deer rut in Scotland (September to November (peak late Sep-Oct))
Now is a good time: Starling murmurations in the United Kingdom (October to March (peak Nov-Jan))
Which other parks are like this one?
Same country: United Kingdom
Same country: United Kingdom
Same country: United Kingdom
Same country: United Kingdom
Based on what we already know about this park.
Region
British Isles
Climate
Temperate
Best season
May to September
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Now is a good time: Northern gannet colony on Bass Rock (Late February to October (peak Jun-Aug))
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