Butt Rock

Island in Cornwall

England

Butt Rock

Gluvian Farm Shortly after take-off from Newquay Airport on a Flybe flight to London Gatwick.
Gluvian Farm Credit: Richard Cooke

Butt Rock is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. Situated in the Celtic Sea, the island is part of the Isles of Scilly archipelago. It is roughly 0.3 hectares in size and is characterized by its distinctive rock formation that resembles a human posterior, hence the name "Butt Rock."

The island is a popular attraction for tourists and nature lovers who visit the Isles of Scilly. It is accessible by boat from St. Mary's, the main island of the archipelago. Although visitors are not allowed to set foot on the island itself due to its status as a nature reserve, it can be viewed from nearby boats or the surrounding coastal areas.

Butt Rock is known for its unique geology and abundance of birdlife. The rock formation was created by the erosive forces of wind and sea over thousands of years, resulting in its distinctive shape. This geological feature has become an iconic symbol of the Isles of Scilly and is frequently photographed.

The island is also an important nesting site for various seabirds, including cormorants and gulls. It provides a safe haven for these birds to breed and raise their young. As a result, the area around Butt Rock is protected and serves as a sanctuary for wildlife.

In conclusion, Butt Rock is a tiny island off the coast of Cornwall, renowned for its distinctive rock formation resembling a human posterior. It is a popular tourist attraction and serves as a nature reserve, providing a safe haven for seabirds to breed and thrive.

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Butt Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.466643/-5.0374802 or Grid Reference SW8467. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gluvian Farm Shortly after take-off from Newquay Airport on a Flybe flight to London Gatwick.
Gluvian Farm
Shortly after take-off from Newquay Airport on a Flybe flight to London Gatwick.
Landscape Around Trenance Taken from a Flybe flight just after take-off from Newquay Airport bound for London Gatwick.
Landscape Around Trenance
Taken from a Flybe flight just after take-off from Newquay Airport bound for London Gatwick.
Atlantic Coast North of Newquay Taken from a Flybe flight just after take-off from Newquay Airport heading for London Gatwick.
Atlantic Coast North of Newquay
Taken from a Flybe flight just after take-off from Newquay Airport heading for London Gatwick.
Mawgan Porth Beach Taken from a Flybe flight, which has just taken off from Newquay Airport (visible in the background) on the way to London Gatwick.
Mawgan Porth Beach
Taken from a Flybe flight, which has just taken off from Newquay Airport (visible in the background) on the way to London Gatwick.
Retorrick Mill Ford This ford is found beside the holiday park on the path leading to Retorric Mill.
Retorrick Mill Ford
This ford is found beside the holiday park on the path leading to Retorric Mill.
Ford at Gluvian Farm This is the first of two fords on the byway leading from Gluvian Farm to Tolcarne Meroch. A YouTube video of the ford can be seen at:
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Ford at Gluvian Farm
This is the first of two fords on the byway leading from Gluvian Farm to Tolcarne Meroch. A YouTube video of the ford can be seen at: LinkExternal link
Ford at Mawgan Porth This is the second of the two fords along this byway albeit the first is in the neighbouring grid square:
<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4680527" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4680527">Link</a>
Ford at Mawgan Porth
This is the second of the two fords along this byway albeit the first is in the neighbouring grid square: Link
Ford at Polgreen Manor This ford is found at Polgreen Manor.
Ford at Polgreen Manor
This ford is found at Polgreen Manor.
St Eval airfield radio transmitter station St Eval airfield radio transmitter station.  It is on the site of a former airfield which closed in the 1950s.
St Eval airfield radio transmitter station
St Eval airfield radio transmitter station. It is on the site of a former airfield which closed in the 1950s.
Dog walkers on the beach at Mawgan Porth
Dog walkers on the beach at Mawgan Porth
Berryl's Point at the south end of Mawgan Porth beach
Berryl's Point at the south end of Mawgan Porth beach
The northern end of Mawgan Porth beach
The northern end of Mawgan Porth beach
Houses above Mawgan Porth beach
Houses above Mawgan Porth beach
Head exposed in the cliffs at Mawgan Porth
Head exposed in the cliffs at Mawgan Porth
The lifeguards' hut at Mawgan Porth Closed up for the winter.
The lifeguards' hut at Mawgan Porth
Closed up for the winter.
The River Menalhyl behind Mawgan Porth beach
The River Menalhyl behind Mawgan Porth beach
Fields in the River Menalhyl valley at Mawgan Porth
Fields in the River Menalhyl valley at Mawgan Porth
SW coast path
SW coast path
Show me another place!

Butt Rock is located at Grid Ref: SW8467 (Lat: 50.466643, Lng: -5.0374802)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///wiring.beaten.parent. Near Newquay, Cornwall

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Betty's Shop
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Pub
Merrymoor Inn
Addr City: Newquay
Addr Place: Mawgan Porth
Addr Postcode: TR8 4BA
Addr Street: Mawgan Porth Hill
Fhrs Id: 402136
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Url: http://www.merrymoorinn.com/
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Betty's News
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Addr Hamlet: Mawgan Porth
Addr Housename: Bridge House
Addr Postcode: TR8 4BA
Addr Street: Mawgan Porth Hill
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Fhrs Id: 900608
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
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Betty's Surf Shop
Addr Postcode: TR8 4BA
Shop: sports
Url: http://www.bettys-surfshop.co.uk/
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Cafe
Coasta Coffee
Addr City: Newquay
Addr Hamlet: Mawgan Porth
Addr Housename: Riviera Cafe
Addr Postcode: TR8 4BA
Addr Street: Mawgan Porth Hill
Fhrs Id: 1180629
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
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Bench
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Bench
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Mawgan Porth
Name Kw: Porthgluwyan
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Natural Shower
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Life Ring
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Life Ring
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TR8 80D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Source: survey;aerial imagery
Survey Date: 2023-08-19
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: On outside wall of Merrymoor Inn, facing the beach
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Opening Hours: 24/7
Survey Date: 2024-02-18
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