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Great High Rock

Island in Cornwall

England

Great High Rock

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.
Plum Island Tresco Credit: Nigel Mykura

Great High Rock is a picturesque island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the Celtic Sea, approximately 2 miles southwest of the mainland. The island spans an area of about 0.5 square miles and is characterized by its rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and diverse wildlife.

The island is known for its towering rock formations, with the Great High Rock being the most prominent and iconic feature. Rising to a height of 150 feet, the rock offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding sea and coastline. It is a popular spot for rock climbing enthusiasts, who are drawn to its challenging routes and breathtaking vistas.

In addition to its natural beauty, Great High Rock is also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The island's coastal heathland provides a habitat for rare plant species, while its cliffs serve as nesting sites for seabirds such as puffins and razorbills. Visitors can often spot seals basking on the rocks or dolphins frolicking in the waters surrounding the island.

Access to Great High Rock is limited, with boat trips being the primary means of reaching the island. Due to its protected status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, visitors are encouraged to respect the island's fragile ecosystem and adhere to designated paths and viewpoints.

Overall, Great High Rock offers a unique and unspoiled natural environment, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Great High Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.95776/-6.3613208 or Grid Reference SV8715. 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'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.
Gimble Porth This is just one of Tresco's many wonderful beaches.
Gimble Porth
This is just one of Tresco's many wonderful beaches.
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
Church , Tresco Taken during walk round north of Island
Church , Tresco
Taken during walk round north of Island
Oystercatchers in Gimble Porth On Tresco
Oystercatchers in Gimble Porth
On Tresco
Rainbow between Tresco and Bryher Looking north towards Plumb Island
Rainbow between Tresco and Bryher
Looking north towards Plumb Island
St Nicholas' Church, Tresco From the south
St Nicholas' Church, Tresco
From the south
Looking down on the church Towards St Nicholas' Church, Tresco
Looking down on the church
Towards St Nicholas' Church, Tresco
Bracken above the Flying Boat Club On Tresco
Bracken above the Flying Boat Club
On Tresco
Water tanks Providing most of the fresh water for Tresco
Water tanks
Providing most of the fresh water for 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
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Great High Rock is located at Grid Ref: SV8715 (Lat: 49.95776, Lng: -6.3613208)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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