Seal Rock
Seal Rock is an islet in Bryher, Isles of Scilly, England. Seal Rock is situated nearby to the locality Droppy Nose Point, as well as near Wether’s Carn.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Illiswilgig and Maiden Bower.
Illiswilgig
Island
Photo: David Lally, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Norrard Rocks are a group of small uninhabited granite rocks in the north-western part of the Isles of Scilly, to the west of Bryher and Samson. In 1971 they were designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for their breeding seabird colonies and they are permanently closed to landings from boat passengers.
Maiden Bower
Islet
Photo: David Lally, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Norrard Rocks are a group of small uninhabited granite rocks in the north-western part of the Isles of Scilly, to the west of Bryher and Samson. In 1971 they were designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for their breeding seabird colonies and they are permanently closed to landings from boat passengers.
Castle Bryher
Islet
Photo: David Lally, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Norrard Rocks are a group of small uninhabited granite rocks in the north-western part of the Isles of Scilly, to the west of Bryher and Samson. In 1971 they were designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for their breeding seabird colonies and they are permanently closed to landings from boat passengers.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include New Grimsby and Piper’s Hole.
New Grimsby
Village
Photo: Andrewrabbott, CC BY-SA 3.0.
New Grimsby is a coastal settlement on the island of Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, England. It is located on the west side of the island and there is a quay, as well as a public house, The New Inn, and a small art gallery. New Grimsby is situated 2½ miles east of Seal Rock.
Piper’s Hole
Locality
Photo: Simon Leatherdale, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Piper's Hole is a sea cave located on Tresco, an island of the Isles of Scilly. The name Piper's Hole can also refer to another, more minor, sea cave in the Isles of Scilly, located on Penninis Head, St Mary's. Piper’s Hole is situated 2½ miles northeast of Seal Rock.
Old Grimsby
Village
Photo: David Lally, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Old Grimsby is a coastal settlement on the island of Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, England. It is located on the east side of the island and there is a quay. Old Grimsby is situated 2½ miles northeast of Seal Rock.
Seal Rock
- Type: Islet
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Bryher, Isles of Scilly, West Country, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
49.94395° or 49° 56′ 38″ northLongitude
-6.38616° or 6° 23′ 10″ westElevation
7 feet (2 metres)Open location code
8CXMWJV7+HGOpenStreetMap ID
way 236770971OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=isletGeoNames ID
11549597
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