Merrick Island

Island in Cornwall

England

Merrick Island

Plum Island Tresco View Across New Grimsby Harbour to Plum island with the island of Bryher in the background and King Henry&#039;s Castle on the extreme right. — Plum Island Tresco Credit: Nigel Mykura

Merrick Island is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. Situated in the Atlantic Ocean, it is part of the Isles of Scilly archipelago. The island covers an area of approximately 0.5 square kilometers and has a population of around 30 residents.

Merrick Island boasts stunning natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise waters. The island is known for its diverse wildlife, including various seabirds, seals, and occasionally dolphins and whales that can be spotted in the surrounding waters.

The island has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. Remnants of ancient settlements and burial sites have been discovered on Merrick Island, providing insights into its past inhabitants. Today, the island is primarily used for agriculture, with small-scale farming and fishing being the main economic activities.

Access to Merrick Island is limited, with regular boat services available from nearby St. Mary's Island. The island does not have any public facilities or accommodations, making it a peaceful and secluded destination for those seeking a tranquil escape.

Visitors to Merrick Island can enjoy hiking along the coastal paths, exploring its hidden coves, or simply unwinding on the picturesque beaches. The island's unspoiled natural environment and breathtaking landscapes make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

In conclusion, Merrick Island is a small but captivating island off the coast of Cornwall, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in its natural beauty and serene atmosphere.

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Merrick Island Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.949004/-6.3623134 or Grid Reference SV8714. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Plum Island Tresco View Across New Grimsby Harbour to Plum island with the island of Bryher in the background and King Henry&#039;s Castle on the extreme right.

Plum Island Tresco

View Across New Grimsby Harbour to Plum island with the island of Bryher in the background and King Henry's Castle on the extreme right.

A misty day on Bryher Not such a good day, weather wise as the mist was down over the island most of the day. This dull view is looking towards Hell Bay Hotel.

A misty day on Bryher

Not such a good day, weather wise as the mist was down over the island most of the day. This dull view is looking towards Hell Bay Hotel.

Shore , North Tresco Taken during a walk around northern part of Tresco

Shore , North Tresco

Taken during a walk around northern part of Tresco

Stephen Darlington

Alighting on Samson Firethorn dropping off visitors to Samson.

Alighting on Samson

Firethorn dropping off visitors to Samson.

Abandoned dwelling An abandoned dwelling on Samson

Abandoned dwelling

An abandoned dwelling on Samson

Cairns on North Hill Burial chambers on North Hill, Samson

Cairns on North Hill

Burial chambers on North Hill, Samson

Kite Surfing In Appletree Bay, Tresco

Kite Surfing

In Appletree Bay, Tresco

Rainbow between Tresco and Bryher Looking north towards Plumb Island

Rainbow between Tresco and Bryher

Looking north towards Plumb Island

Bracken above the Flying Boat Club On Tresco

Bracken above the Flying Boat Club

On Tresco

New Grimsby Harbour From the hill overlooking the harbour

New Grimsby Harbour

From the hill overlooking the harbour

The New Inn and New Grimsby On the west side of Tresco

The New Inn and New Grimsby

On the west side of Tresco

Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services Collecting passengers for a trip to the Northern Rocks and St Agnes

Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services

Collecting passengers for a trip to the Northern Rocks and St Agnes

Townshill cottages Properties on the top of Townshill

Townshill cottages

Properties on the top of Townshill

Three cottages painted white as a daymark Dial Rocks, Coastguards and North End cottages

Three cottages painted white as a daymark

Dial Rocks, Coastguards and North End cottages

Osprey in front of Merrick Island In the channel between Tresco and Bryher

Osprey in front of Merrick Island

In the channel between Tresco and Bryher

Tresco Beef Cattle grazing in the fields above New Grimsby

Tresco Beef

Cattle grazing in the fields above New Grimsby

Grazing by the pool A horse grazing by the Great Pool on Tresco

Grazing by the pool

A horse grazing by the Great Pool on Tresco

Cromwell's Tower and Bryher A view of Cromwell&#039;s Tower looking into the sun, hence the washed out appearance of the image.

Cromwell's Tower and Bryher

A view of Cromwell's Tower looking into the sun, hence the washed out appearance of the image.

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Merrick Island is located at Grid Ref: SV8714 (Lat: 49.949004, Lng: -6.3623134)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///halt.piper.blotting. Near Bryher, Isles of Scilly

Nearby Locations

Heathy Hill Carns Touch Rock Inner Colvel Rock Merrick Island of Stony Porth Works Carn Stony Porth

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 49.949004,-6.3623134

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Lat/Long: 49.9472667/-6.3575153

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Lat/Long: 49.9507418/-6.3582623

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Lat/Long: 49.9472063/-6.3574818

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Lat/Long: 49.9502663/-6.3594427

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Lat/Long: 49.9516781/-6.3609096

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Lat/Long: 49.9505645/-6.3596076

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Lat/Long: 49.9496055/-6.3564328

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Lat/Long: 49.9504502/-6.3582811

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Lat/Long: 49.9505874/-6.3588484

Hell Bay Hotel

Tourism: hotel

Website: https://www.hellbay.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 49.9516201/-6.3574089

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Lat/Long: 49.9496149/-6.3562436

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Lat/Long: 49.9503259/-6.3568993

Heathy Hill

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 49.9466436/-6.3604121

Great Porth

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 49.9492944/-6.3581168

Droppy Nose Point

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 49.9453851/-6.3636149

Stony Porth

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 49.9454858/-6.3602024

Wether's Carn

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 49.9508534/-6.3630635

Stoneship Porth

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 49.9476225/-6.3621398

Informal: yes

Leisure: playground

Lat/Long: 49.9466083/-6.3589966

Gweal Hill

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 49.9527041/-6.3631547

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