There is a main trail of about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), which can be divided into two loops by taking the shortcut (the shortcut is closed March-July). 

 The southern heathlands are a special combination of heather, gorse and coastal plants.  In August they come into their glory, when the heathers and gorse flower together.  This habitat is the haunt of Stonechats, Meadow Pipits, Linnets and Skylarks.














 


The summits of Carn Ysgubor and
Carn Llundain give splendid views eas
  to the mainland, south to Skomer Island
and on the clearest of days, west to Ireland.
Look out for Wheatears, Pipits and feeding Choughs.

At nearly 120m (400 ft) in places, the western cliffs are among the highest in Wales.  They are home to Ravens, Peregrines and Buzzards.  In spring, Guillimots, Razorbills, Fulmars, Kittiwakes and Shags  come  to nest too.  Choughs also breed  on  these cliffs, seeking out deep  fissures and caves in which to build their nests.  From mid-July, however, the cliffs empty  as the auk chicks head out to the open sea.   Several hundred seal pups are born each autumn on Ramsey's  beaches and in the caves