Gilstone Ledges

Gilstone Ledges is an islet in St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, England. Gilstone Ledges is situated nearby to the islet Carrickstarne, as well as near Gull Rock.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St Mary’s Airport and St Mary’s Hospital.

St Mary’s Airport

Aerodrome

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St Mary's Airport or Isles of Scilly Airport is an airport located 1 nautical mile east of Hugh Town on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, to the south west of Cornwall, UK.

St Mary’s Hospital

Hospital

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St Mary’s Hospital is situated 4,000 feet northwest of Gilstone Ledges.

Lower Moors

Protected area

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The Lower Moors is a wetland between Hugh Town and Old Town Bay on St Mary's, the largest island in the Isles of Scilly. The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula of Great Britain. Lower Moors is situated 3,800 feet northwest of Gilstone Ledges.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Peninnis Head and Old Town.

Peninnis Head

Locality

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Peninnis Head is the southernmost point of St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. The headland is within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the Heritage Coast.

Old Town

Village

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Old Town is a village on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly located southeast of Hugh Town. It is thought to be the oldest settlement on the island. It is a popular tourist area and is only a short distance from the island's airport.