Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Flat Holm
Flat Holm
Bristol Channel, Wales
Cited as the most southerly point in Wales, the island of Flat Holm was originally a retreat for monks, and used for a santuary for many people over the centuries. It was fortified in Victorian times and in the Second World War, and is now designated a Site of Scientific Interest, and is a nature reserve.
As a busy shipping lane in the Bristol Channel, there has been a lighthouse established on the island since 1737, and its most recent incarnation is now automated and solar-powered.
How to get here:
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Boat: There are scheduled visits between March and October, departing from the Channel View Leisure Centre on the Lewis Alexander. (~5 miles, ~1h) +
Access: publicStatus: recognisableIsland from Barry
Photograph taken: 15th May 2008 by Scott Frankton
Adrift
Filmed: 1 Sep 2007
The boat makes its way to the island.
Additional Notes:
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Barry faces the island's northernside - the approach in the story is actually from the south side (ie. the lighthouse is on the other "side" of the island in shot!).
Access: visitStatus: recognisableHillside
Adrift
Filmed: 1 Sep 2007
Gwen makes her way up a hill to the lighthouse.
Access: visitStatus: recognisableLighthouse
Adrift
Filmed: 1 Sep 2007
Gwen follows Jack down towards the bunkers.
Access: visitStatus: recognisableBunkers
Adrift
Filmed: 1 Sep 2007
Gwen makes her way into the bunkers.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Sutton Farm (Delta and the Bannermen): 3.51 miles. 
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Cosmeston Medieval Village (Robot of Sherwood, The Girl Who Died): 3.71 miles. 
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BP Sports and Social Club (Torchwood Series Two): 4.08 miles.
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Cliff Road (From Out Of The Rain): 4.22 miles.
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Marine Parade (From Out Of The Rain, Enemy of the Bane): 4.22 miles.
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Augusta Road (The Sound of Drums): 4.23 miles.
Filming Reports:
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18 Sep 2007: Album: Ben Salter - Photos from filming for
In the News:
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25 Jun 2011: South Wales Echo - "Gull and Leek pub opens on Flat Holm Island"
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25 Jun 2011: WalesOnline - "Flat Holm island new pub is a real Holm from home"
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23 Jun 2011: BBC News - "Flat Holm to open Gull and Leek pub on island"
Further links about the location:
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The Flatholm Project - Information on the activities of the island
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The Flatholm Society - set up to promote the island and its activities
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BBC South East Wales - all about the island
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Trinity House - Information on the light house
Related Stories
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Adrift [18 Sep 2007]: The island where the rift refugees are looked after.
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