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Grassholm, Pembrokeshire

Grassholm (Welsh: Ynys Gwales) is a small, uninhabited island eight miles off the south-western Pembrokeshire coast, lying west of Skomer. It is the westernmost point in Wales and is known for its huge colony of gannets. It is managed by the RSPB. It is within the council area of Pembrokeshire.

Primary Name(s): Grassholm (English)   Ynys Gwales (Welsh)
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Pembrokeshire
Lat, Long: 51.7333,-5.4833
Grid Reference: SM 5957 0958
Council Area: Pembrokeshire CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID:  GBPN65801

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Grassholm,_Pembrokeshire_65801
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Grassholm