Outer Colvel Rock

Island in Cornwall

England

Outer Colvel Rock

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

Outer Colvel Rock is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. Situated in the Celtic Sea, this rocky outcrop is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The island is approximately 200 meters long and 100 meters wide, with a total area of around 2 hectares.

The landscape of Outer Colvel Rock is characterized by rugged cliffs that soar up to 30 meters in height, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline. The island is accessible only by boat and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The island is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various species of seabirds such as auks, gulls, and cormorants. Puffins, in particular, are a common sight during the breeding season. The surrounding waters of Outer Colvel Rock are also teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and diving.

Outer Colvel Rock is a protected area, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), due to its ecological importance. It is managed by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust, which maintains the island's natural habitats and monitors the wildlife populations.

Visitors to Outer Colvel Rock can explore the island's rugged terrain, observe the nesting seabirds, and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere away from the mainland. It is important to note that access to the island may be restricted during certain times of the year to protect the breeding birds and their habitats.

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Outer Colvel Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.942089/-6.3605026 or Grid Reference SV8713. 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.

Alighting on Samson Firethorn dropping off visitors to Samson.

Alighting on Samson

Firethorn dropping off visitors to Samson.

Stonewall on Samson At the uninhabited settlement on Samson

Stonewall on Samson

At the uninhabited settlement on Samson

Remnants on Samson Remnants of housing and stone walls on Samson

Remnants on Samson

Remnants of housing and stone walls on 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

The vegetable garden In Tresco Abbey Gardens

The vegetable garden

In Tresco Abbey Gardens

Visitors leaving the vegetable garden In Tresco Abbey Gardens

Visitors leaving the vegetable garden

In Tresco Abbey Gardens

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

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

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

Hell Bay An aptly named bay on Bryher. It is the site of many ship wrecks. The weather was much worse for this image being grey, windy and quite damp.

Hell Bay

An aptly named bay on Bryher. It is the site of many ship wrecks. The weather was much worse for this image being grey, windy and quite damp.

Tresco Gig The gig race is famous on the Scilly Isles. This is the Tresco gig out for a practice row.

Tresco Gig

The gig race is famous on the Scilly Isles. This is the Tresco gig out for a practice row.

Tristans Treehouse In the trees above the Abbey Gardens

Tristans Treehouse

In the trees above the Abbey Gardens

Kite Surfing In Tresco Channel between Tresco and Bryher. All Saints&#039; Church, Bryher is in the background.

Kite Surfing

In Tresco Channel between Tresco and Bryher. All Saints' Church, Bryher is in the background.

Mincarlo Island From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services

Mincarlo Island

From Firethorn of Tresco Boat Services

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Outer Colvel Rock is located at Grid Ref: SV8713 (Lat: 49.942089, Lng: -6.3605026)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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///syndicate.human.tiles. Near Bryher, Isles of Scilly

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Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 49.9447494/-6.3553407

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Place: locality

Lat/Long: 49.9453851/-6.3636149

Stony Porth

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 49.9454858/-6.3602024

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