Farmer's Rock

Island in Cornwall

England

Farmer's Rock

Scilly Rock West of Bryher, Isles of Scilly
Scilly Rock Credit: Andrew Abbott

Farmer's Rock is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. Situated in the Celtic Sea, it is part of the Isles of Scilly archipelago. With an area of approximately 3 acres, it is one of the smaller islands in the group.

The island gets its name from the rocky terrain and its historical association with local farmers who used the land for grazing livestock. Today, however, it is primarily used for recreational purposes and is a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts.

The landscape of Farmer's Rock is characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and sandy beaches. The island is home to an abundance of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and various marine species. Visitors often enjoy birdwatching, nature walks, and exploring the coastline.

Access to Farmer's Rock is limited due to its remote location. It can be reached by boat or by joining guided tours from nearby St. Mary's Island, the largest island in the Isles of Scilly. There are no permanent residents on the island, and it does not offer any accommodation or facilities. However, visitors can enjoy picnicking, sunbathing, and swimming in the clear waters surrounding the island.

Overall, Farmer's Rock offers a tranquil escape from the mainland, providing a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the Isles of Scilly.

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Farmer's Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.945835/-6.3961207 or Grid Reference SV8414. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Scilly Rock West of Bryher, Isles of Scilly
Scilly Rock
West of Bryher, Isles of Scilly
The end of South Cuckoo Adjacent to Scilly Rock
The end of South Cuckoo
Adjacent to Scilly Rock
The gap between Scilly Rock and South Cuckoo On a seals and birds trip on Firethorn of Bryher
The gap between Scilly Rock and South Cuckoo
On a seals and birds trip on Firethorn of Bryher
Little Maiden Bower Looking towards Bryher
Little Maiden Bower
Looking towards Bryher
Mincarlo Island From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Mincarlo Island
From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Southern end of Mincarlo From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Southern end of Mincarlo
From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Biggal rock From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Biggal rock
From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Castle Bryher rock From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Castle Bryher rock
From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Seal Rock From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Seal Rock
From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services
Atlantic Grey Seal On Black Rocks
Atlantic Grey Seal
On Black Rocks
Biggal rock From just south of Mincarlo
Biggal rock
From just south of Mincarlo
Puffins standing on Mincarlo Puffins on Mincarlo taken from boat
Puffins standing on Mincarlo
Puffins on Mincarlo taken from boat
Puffin taking off Puffin runs across the surface of the sea while gaining sufficinet speed to take off.
Cannot be perfectly sure of position to within 100m
Puffin taking off
Puffin runs across the surface of the sea while gaining sufficinet speed to take off. Cannot be perfectly sure of position to within 100m
Scilly Rock With Bryher in the distance.
Scilly Rock
With Bryher in the distance.
Seal Rock on Seal Rock St Agnes has its Nags Head, Bryher has its Pigs Head and Seal Rock has a Seal shaped Rock.
Seal Rock on Seal Rock
St Agnes has its Nags Head, Bryher has its Pigs Head and Seal Rock has a Seal shaped Rock.
The Southern tip of Mincarlo A rocky islet to the West of Bryher, populated with nesting seabirds.
The Southern tip of Mincarlo
A rocky islet to the West of Bryher, populated with nesting seabirds.
The Northern end of Mincarlo Unusually for these rocky islets, it has a modest patch of green vegetation.
The Northern end of Mincarlo
Unusually for these rocky islets, it has a modest patch of green vegetation.
Castle Bryher, in the Norrard Rocks Castle Bryher is one of the Norrard Rocks, north-east of the isle of Bryher in the isles of Scilly.
Castle Bryher, in the Norrard Rocks
Castle Bryher is one of the Norrard Rocks, north-east of the isle of Bryher in the isles of Scilly.
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Farmer's Rock is located at Grid Ref: SV8414 (Lat: 49.945835, Lng: -6.3961207)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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///wiser.sing.disgraced. Near Bryher, Isles of Scilly

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