Little High Rock Ledge

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Little High Rock Ledge

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

Little High Rock Ledge is a prominent coastal feature located in the county of Cornwall, England. Situated on the southwestern coast of the county, this geological formation takes the form of a headland or point jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. The ledge is part of a series of cliffs and rocky outcrops that characterize this rugged coastline.

Rising approximately 20 meters above sea level, Little High Rock Ledge offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. The jagged cliffs are composed of hard, metamorphic rocks that have been shaped by years of erosion and coastal weathering. These rocks exhibit a range of colors, from deep reds and browns to gray and black, adding to the visual appeal of the site.

The headland is accessible via a well-maintained footpath that winds its way along the coast, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the area. The ledge itself is home to a variety of seabirds, including fulmars, kittiwakes, and gulls, which nest in the crevices and ledges of the cliffs.

Little High Rock Ledge also offers a unique geological experience for visitors interested in rock formations. Fossilized remains of ancient marine creatures can be found embedded in the rocks, providing a glimpse into the area's rich geological history.

Overall, Little High Rock Ledge is a picturesque coastal feature that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and geological wonders of Cornwall's coastline.

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Little High Rock Ledge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.959711/-6.3594609 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
Old Grimsby Quay Looking towards Foreman's Island
Old Grimsby Quay
Looking towards Foreman's Island
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
Looking down on the church Towards St Nicholas' Church, Tresco
Looking down on the church
Towards St Nicholas' Church, Tresco
Old Grimsby harbour From Borough Farm fields
Old Grimsby harbour
From Borough Farm fields
Pine trees on Tresco Between Abbey Farm and Borough Farm
Pine trees on Tresco
Between Abbey Farm and Borough Farm
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
Show me another place!

Little High Rock Ledge is located at Grid Ref: SV8715 (Lat: 49.959711, Lng: -6.3594609)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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