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Skellig Michael is a wilderness site There are no toilets on the island Over 600 steps to reach the monastery Please take care as fatalities have occured Skellig Michael World Heritage Site The opening season for the island is restricted to the advertised period. At all other times the site is unmanned and visits are prohibited. Transferring between a boat and the landing pier can be hazardous in certain sea conditions; there is a risk of serious injury or death. Ensure that you have appropriate wind waterproof clothing and wear suitable footwear for the climb. Visitors are strongly advised to bring food and drink with them and to carry items in a backpack, ensuring your hands are left free. Due to the unpredictable nature of the winds, be prepared for sudden gusts or change in di- rection particularly when on the steps. No dogs are permitted on the island as it is a Special Protection Area and National Nature Reserve. Visitors are requested to give serious consideration before deciding to bring young children to the island. Children should be under strict supervision at all times. Stay on the path at all times WARNING Beware of falling rocks WARNING Sheer Drop with no edge protection WARNING Steps slippery when wet WARNING Steep gradient on the steps WARNING Uneven steps

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Skellig Michael is a wilderness site

There are no toilets on the island

Over 600 steps to reach the monastery

Please take care as fatalities have occured

Skellig Michael World Heritage Site

The opening season for the island is restricted to the advertised period. At all other times the site is unmanned and visits are prohibited.

Transferring between a boat and the landing pier can be hazardous in certain sea conditions; there is a risk of serious injury or death.

Ensure that you have appropriate wind waterproof clothing and wear suitable footwear for the climb.

Visitors are strongly advised to bring food and drink with them and to carry items in a backpack, ensuring your hands are left free.

Due to the unpredictable nature of the winds, be prepared for sudden gusts or change in di-rection particularly when on the steps.

No dogs are permitted on the island as it is a Special Protection Area and National Nature Reserve.

Visitors are requested to give serious consideration before deciding to bring young children to the island. Children should be under strict supervision at all times.

Stay on the path at all times

WARNINGBeware of falling rocks

WARNINGSheer Drop with no edge protection

WARNINGSteps slippery when wet

WARNINGSteep gradient on the steps

WARNINGUneven steps

The opening season for the monastic site is restricted to the advertised period. At all other times the site is unmanned and visits

are prohibited

Children must be strictly supervised at all times

Beware of falling rocks

Steep gradient on the steps

Uneven steps

Steps slippery when wet

Stay on the path at all times

Page 2: The opening season for the island is restricted to the advertised … · 2015-02-10 · Skellig Michael is a wilderness site There are no toilets on the island Over 600 steps to reach

Skellig Michael is a wilderness site

There are no toilets on the island

Over 600 steps to reach the monastery

Please take care as fatalities have occured

Skellig Michael World Heritage Site

The opening season for the island is restricted to the advertised period. At all other times the site is unmanned and visits are prohibited.

Transferring between a boat and the landing pier can be hazardous in certain sea conditions; there is a risk of serious injury or death.

Ensure that you have appropriate wind waterproof clothing and wear suitable footwear for the climb.

Visitors are strongly advised to bring food and drink with them and to carry items in a backpack, ensuring your hands are left free.

Due to the unpredictable nature of the winds, be prepared for sudden gusts or change in di-rection particularly when on the steps.

No dogs are permitted on the island as it is a Special Protection Area and National Nature Reserve.

Visitors are requested to give serious consideration before deciding to bring young children to the island. Children should be under strict supervision at all times.

Stay on the path at all times

WARNINGBeware of falling rocks

WARNINGSheer Drop with no edge protection

WARNINGSteps slippery when wet

WARNINGSteep gradient on the steps

WARNINGUneven steps

The opening season for the monastic site is restricted to the advertised period. At all other times the site is unmanned and visits

are prohibited

Children must be strictly supervised at all times

Beware of falling rocks

Steep gradient on the steps

Uneven steps

Steps slippery when wet

Stay on the path at all times