Wras

Island in Cornwall

England

Wras

Pillbox entrance On Tolman Point.
Pillbox entrance Credit: David Lally

Wras is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles southwest of Land's End and covers an area of about 1 square mile. The island is accessible only by boat, making it a secluded and tranquil destination for visitors.

Wras is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise waters. The landscape is dominated by rolling hills and lush greenery, providing a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography.

The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and a wide range of seabirds. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and efforts have been made to preserve its unique ecosystem and protect its diverse flora and fauna.

Despite its small size, Wras has a rich history. It was once inhabited by Bronze Age communities, and evidence of their existence can still be seen in the form of burial mounds and ancient stone structures. The island also played a significant role in the smuggling trade during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Today, Wras is primarily a tourist destination, offering visitors a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of mainland Cornwall. It has a small population, with a handful of cottages and holiday homes available for rent. The island also has a quaint village pub and a few local shops where visitors can purchase essentials.

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Wras Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.907026/-6.3159955 or Grid Reference SV9009. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pillbox entrance On Tolman Point.
Pillbox entrance
On Tolman Point.
A fork in the path Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/821812">SV8908 : A Fork in the Path</a> taken by me one day short of fifteen years ago.
A fork in the path
Compare with SV8908 : A Fork in the Path taken by me one day short of fifteen years ago.
Sunrise over Gugh
Sunrise over Gugh
Sunrise over Penninis Glad I decided to walk this way this morning.
Sunrise over Penninis
Glad I decided to walk this way this morning.
Dropnose just before sunrise
Dropnose just before sunrise
Tresco will be busy today Three cruise ships in The Road today.  No doubt the most popular shore trip will be to Tesco's famous sub-tropical gardens.  As long as they keep away from St Agnes, that will be fine.

The boat heading into Perconger is the St Agnes boating's sea taxi craft "Enterprise".
Tresco will be busy today
Three cruise ships in The Road today. No doubt the most popular shore trip will be to Tesco's famous sub-tropical gardens. As long as they keep away from St Agnes, that will be fine. The boat heading into Perconger is the St Agnes boating's sea taxi craft "Enterprise".
Rock formations at Peninnis Head
Rock formations at Peninnis Head
Morning Point, the Garrison Looking SE to the offshore rocks Wras and (behind and smaller) Biggal; Inner Head <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SV908093">SV908093</a> (part of Peninnis Head) is just visible to the far left, on the other side of Porth Cressa bay. Note the passing storm on the horizon...
Morning Point, the Garrison
Looking SE to the offshore rocks Wras and (behind and smaller) Biggal; Inner Head SV908093 (part of Peninnis Head) is just visible to the far left, on the other side of Porth Cressa bay. Note the passing storm on the horizon...
Peninnis Head Looking SSE to the lighthouse from approx. SV910097.
Peninnis Head
Looking SSE to the lighthouse from approx. SV910097.
Old Town Bay from Peninnis There is a former Battery on the island to the right of the pine tree.
Old Town Bay from Peninnis
There is a former Battery on the island to the right of the pine tree.
Tolman Point Viewed from the north on the very edge of the square; note the WW2 pillbox.
Tolman Point
Viewed from the north on the very edge of the square; note the WW2 pillbox.
Church Point The end of Church Point (just below the end of the main runway of St Mary's Airport) looking out to sea; this (and a rock off the end of Giant's Castle) is the only land in the square.
Church Point
The end of Church Point (just below the end of the main runway of St Mary's Airport) looking out to sea; this (and a rock off the end of Giant's Castle) is the only land in the square.
Lighthouse at Peninnis Head, St. Mary's The lighthouse guides shipping passing through St. Mary's Sound, between the islands of Agnes and St. Mary's.  The lattice-work construction reduces its wind resistance.
Lighthouse at Peninnis Head, St. Mary's
The lighthouse guides shipping passing through St. Mary's Sound, between the islands of Agnes and St. Mary's. The lattice-work construction reduces its wind resistance.
St. Mary’s: Peninnis Point Viewed from the ferry from Penzance shortly before arrival on the island.
St. Mary’s: Peninnis Point
Viewed from the ferry from Penzance shortly before arrival on the island.
Photographing the Rock Labyrinth The area between the lighthouse and the Outer Head is appropriately known as the Rock Labyrinth. In younger (and slimmer) days we would explore this fantastic maze of huge granite rocks.
Photographing the Rock Labyrinth
The area between the lighthouse and the Outer Head is appropriately known as the Rock Labyrinth. In younger (and slimmer) days we would explore this fantastic maze of huge granite rocks.
Carn Leh, St. Mary's, Scilly Isles
Carn Leh, St. Mary's, Scilly Isles
Footpath on Peninnis Head, St. Mary's, Scilly Isles
Footpath on Peninnis Head, St. Mary's, Scilly Isles
Granite Stone Walls Granite is pretty much the only rock there is on the Scillies and there's plenty of it, so it makes sense to build your field walls out of it.
Granite Stone Walls
Granite is pretty much the only rock there is on the Scillies and there's plenty of it, so it makes sense to build your field walls out of it.
Show me another place!

Wras is located at Grid Ref: SV9009 (Lat: 49.907026, Lng: -6.3159955)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 49.907026,-6.3159955
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 49.9091148/-6.3189834
Morning Point Battery
Historic: fort
Lat/Long: 49.9089138/-6.3183708
Woolpack Battery
Historic: fort
Lat/Long: 49.9085282/-6.3223398
Barrier: entrance
Lat/Long: 49.9086657/-6.3222543
Seamark Beacon Lateral Category: starboard
Seamark Beacon Lateral Colour: green
Seamark Beacon Lateral Shape: stake
Seamark Beacon Lateral System: iala-a
Seamark Light Character: Fl
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Period: 5
Seamark Topmark Colour: green
Seamark Topmark Shape: cone, point up
Seamark Type: beacon_lateral
Lat/Long: 49.9066636/-6.3228672
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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