Bight Drang

Island in Cornwall

England

Bight Drang

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

Bight Drang is a small rocky island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated approximately 2 kilometers southwest of Trevose Head, a prominent headland in the county. The island spans an area of about 0.5 hectares and is composed mainly of granite, characteristic of the region.

The island is known for its rugged and dramatic landscape, with steep cliffs rising up to 30 meters above sea level. These cliffs provide nesting sites for various seabirds, including guillemots and razorbills, making Bight Drang an important breeding ground for these species.

Access to the island is restricted due to its protected status and the potentially dangerous conditions surrounding it. The treacherous waters and strong currents around Bight Drang make it hazardous for small boats and inexperienced swimmers. Therefore, it is primarily visited by experienced seafarers, researchers, and conservationists.

The island's isolation and untouched nature add to its appeal to those interested in wildlife and natural beauty. Bight Drang offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Atlantic Ocean, making it a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

Given its small size and challenging accessibility, Bight Drang does not have any permanent human inhabitants. However, it serves as an important habitat for various marine species, contributing to the rich biodiversity of the region.

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Bight Drang Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.960822/-6.3572041 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 boat off the north of Tresco Taken in 2005 but only just being submitted, so I hope I have the view direction correct. Tresco is a wonderful peaceful island at any time of the year, but especially in Spring.
A boat off the north of Tresco
Taken in 2005 but only just being submitted, so I hope I have the view direction correct. Tresco is a wonderful peaceful island at any time of the year, but especially in Spring.
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
The Ruin Inn A cafe and restaurant in Old Grimsby, Tresco
The Ruin Inn
A cafe and restaurant in Old Grimsby, Tresco
Oystercatchers in Gimble Porth On Tresco
Oystercatchers in Gimble Porth
On Tresco
Golden Ball From Tresco
Golden Ball
From Tresco
Old Grimsby Quay Looking towards Foreman's Island
Old Grimsby Quay
Looking towards Foreman's Island
Moored up in Green Porth In Old Grimsby Harbour
Moored up in Green Porth
In Old Grimsby Harbour
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
Gate to the fields On the hill above Old Grimsby
Gate to the fields
On the hill above Old Grimsby
Towards Old Grimsby Harbour Looking at the islands between Tresco and St Martins.
Towards Old Grimsby Harbour
Looking at the islands between Tresco and St Martins.
The edge of the woodland Above Old Grimsby harbour
The edge of the woodland
Above Old Grimsby harbour
Feed enclosure Part of Borough Farm
Feed enclosure
Part of Borough Farm
Looking down on the church Towards St Nicholas' Church, Tresco
Looking down on the church
Towards St Nicholas' Church, Tresco
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Bight Drang is located at Grid Ref: SV8715 (Lat: 49.960822, Lng: -6.3572041)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///expel.itself.enhancement. Near Bryher, Isles of Scilly

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 49.960822,-6.3572041
Hell Bay
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 49.9610555/-6.3584981
Ele: 39
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 49.9616562/-6.3545788
Badplace Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 49.9636301/-6.3589493
The Gulf
Natural: strait
Lat/Long: 49.9641994/-6.3598725
Anchor Carn
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 49.9606074/-6.3548297
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