VISITORS to Caldey will now find it easier to navigate the network of footpaths on the island, thanks to recent work to improve signage and interpretation on the island.

The work was carried out and funded by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.

The Park worked with the Caldey Island Estate 15 years ago to develop the original walking routes on the monastic island, but over time more paths have been created. As some signage needed to be replaced, the Authority took this opportunity to repackage the walking opportunities in order to improve the visitor experience.

Working with Caldey Estate Manager Ben Childs, national park wardens spent three days on the island, replacing around 15 signposts, installing safety barriers and repairing gates. A new interpretation panel has also been installed to greet visitors when they first arrive.

Park Authority Warden Manager (South) Tim Jones said: “There are now three circular colour coded routes, which correspond with the new interpretation panel, as well as the leaflet given out to visitors and the walk map available from the national park website. This means it’s easier than ever to explore Caldey on foot.

“The logistics of getting the materials over to the island were more difficult than the job itself, with the task requiring a few early morning voyages on the mail boat from Tenby.

“Caldey offers some great wildlife watching opportunities including seal spotting and bird watching, not to mention the range of wildflowers which are in full bloom at this time of year.”

The red way markers lead you around the West Cliffs Walk; the blue markers follow the Lighthouse Walk and the green markers lead you around the Woodland Walk.

If you would prefer a guided walk on Caldey, you can join the Park on Wednesday July 4. For full details visit pembrokeshirecoast.wales/events

To download the walk map for Caldey Island, as well as more than 200 others mapping out walking routes on the Pembrokeshire Coast visit pembrokeshirecoast.wales/webwalks