Lighthouses of Southwest England * Teignmouth (The Den) 1845. Active; focal plane 10 m (33 ft); continuous red light. 6 m (20 ft) round limestone tower with lantern. The tower is unpainted; the lantern is blue plastic or fiberglass. Trabas has a closeup , Chris Allen has a 2011 photo , Brian Sexton has a good photo , Huelse has a historic postcard view , and Google has a street view and a satellite view . The lighthouse also functions as the front light of a range; the rear light is mounted on a tall black mast in front of the Lynton Hotel. This historic lighthouse was built by the Teignmouth Harbour Commission and has remained under their control ever since. Devon Heritage has a brief article describing its construction. Located on the beachfront at Den Point in Teignmouth. Site open, tower closed. Operator: Teignmouth Harbour Commission . ARLHS ENG-153; Admiralty A0262; NGA 0392. * [Phillip Lucette Beacon] Date unknown.

Active; focal plane 4 m (13 ft); red light, occulting once every 6 s. 4 m (13 ft) stone column. Trabas has a photo , Lighthouse Explorer has Tony Denton's photo , and Bing has a satellite view . Not a lighthouse, but obviously a venerable beacon. Located on a submerged training wall (breakwater) on the south side of the entrance to the Teign, off Marine Parade in Shaldon. Site open, tower closed. Operator: Teignmouth Harbour Commission . Admiralty A0263; NGA 0400. Torbay Lighthouses * Berry Head 1906. Active; focal plane 58 m (191 ft); two white flashes, separated by 2.5 s, every 15 s. 4.5 m (15 ft) round cylindrical lantern attached to a 1-story square equipment building. Buildings painted white. Coast Guard and signal stations are nearby.

A photo by Robin Lucas is at right, Photographer's Resource has a fine page with many photos, Trabas has an excellent closeup by Klaus Kern, Gordon McKinlay also has a good closeup , and Marinas.com has aerial photos . The light station actually faces northeast rather than south, as can be seen in a Google satellite view . In Huelse's historic postcard view , the light is flanked by acetylene tanks that formerly supplied fuel for the light. Celebrated as England's smallest lighthouse (it looks more like 3 m (10 ft) in photos), this is nonetheless considered a major light. Originally, the rotating light was powered by weights that descended into an underground shaft 45 m (148 ft) long. Located at the end of Gillard Road in Brixham, marking the south entrance to Tor Bay. Site open, tower closed. Operator/site manager: Trinity House. ARLHS ENG-007; Admiralty A0244; NGA 0344.

Berry Head Light, Brixham, May 2005 Geograph Creative Commons photo by Robin Lucas South Hams District (Dartmouth Area) Lighthouses * [Kingswear Daymark] 1864. Inactive daybeacon. 25 m (82 ft) octagonal pyramidal hollow granite tower with a gracefully arched base, open underneath. Tony Walker has a nice 2009 photo , Wendy Emlyn has a good photo , and Google has a satellite view . This unusual tower is well maintained as a daybeacon and as a historical monument. Located at an elevation of about 145 m (475 ft) and about 700 m (0.44 mi) from the coast on the east side of the entrance to the Dart estuary. Accessible by road. Site open, and visitors can walk under the tower. Owner/site manager: Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority . **** Start Point 1836 (James Walker). Active; focal plane 62 m (203 ft); three white flashes every 10 s.

In addition, a continuous red light is shown northeastward over the Skerries Bank from a window of the tower (focal plane 55 m (180 ft)). 28 m (92 ft) round cylindrical masonry tower attached to a keeper's house; buildings painted white. Fog horn (blast every 60 s). Three assistant keeper's cottages (1871). A photo is at right, Photographer's Resource has a fine page with many photos, Trabas has a fine photo by Arno Siering, Wikimedia has additional photos , Huelse has a historic postcard view , and Google has a good satellite view . Three of the keeper's houses are available for overnight rental; the fourth is occupied by a resident caretaker who conducts tours of the light station. The station is somewhat endangered by erosion of the cliff on which it stands; the 1860s fog signal building collapsed in 1989 after being undermined by erosion. Note: there is another Start Point Light in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.

Located at the end of a sharp promontory that juts eastward into the English Channel about 20 km (13 mi) south of Dartmouth; accessible by car from the A379 at Stokenham. Parking provided. Site open; tower open to tours daily during July and August and during Christmas holidays, and on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from early April to June 30 and on bank holidays. Operator/site manager: Trinity House. ARLHS ENG-148; Admiralty A0228; NGA 0324. Start Point Light, Dartmouth, March 2008 Wikimedia Creative Commons photo by Nilfanion Eddystone and Plymouth Lighthouses * Queen Anne's Battery Range Rear Date unknown. Active; focal plane 14 m (46 ft); directional light, occulting once every 7.5 s, showing white southwestward over the channel, green to the right and red to the left. The light is shown from a small window in a square cylindrical clock tower mounted on the roof of a 2-story building. Trabas has a photo , JuanRa Urrutia has a photo , and Google has a satellite view .

Located at the end of Artillery Place off Teats Hill road in Cattedown, on the east side of Plymouth. Operator: Cattewater Harbour Commissioners . Site manager: unknown. Site open, tower closed. ARLHS ENG-312; Admiralty A0132; NGA 0184. * [Nailzee Point Fog Signal] Date unknown (after 1977). Inactive since 2012. 3 m (10 ft) square concrete "pillbox," with a square opening in the front, painted white. Google has a street view and a satellite view . Located on the south side of the harbor entrance in Looe. Site open, tower closed. ex-Admiralty A0095. * [Spy House Point (Polperro)] 1911. Active; focal plane 30 m (98 ft); white or red light, depending on direction, 3 s on, 3 s off. 3 m (10 ft) round brick tower with lantern, painted white with black trim. Trabas has a closeup photo , and Google has a satellite view .

Located at the entrance to the harbor of Polperro, a small port about 10 km (6 mi) east of Fowey. Site open, tower closed. Operator: unknown. ARLHS ENG-243; Admiralty A0090; NGA 0118. * [Whitehouse Point] 1892; relocated here in 1904. Active; focal plane 11 m (36 ft); directional light, 1.5 s on, 1.5 s off, showing white over the channel, green to the right and red to the left. 6 m (20 ft) cast iron "drum" tower, with a cylindrical enclosure mounted atop a post and an external ladder to the enclosure, all painted bright red. Not much of a lighthouse, but an unusual light tower. Trabas has an excellent photo , Chris Williams has a closeup , and Google has a street view and a satellite view . Located on the west side of the harbor at Fowey. Site open, tower closed. Operator: Fowey Harbour Commissioners .

ARLHS ENG-217; Admiralty A0084; NGA 0108. * St. Catherine's Point 1904. Active; focal plane 28 m (92 ft); directional light, 2 s on, 5 s off; white light is shown to the southeast over the entrance channel to Fowey Harbour, with red to either side. 6 m (20 ft) round cast iron lantern standing on a short octagonal concrete base. Millichamp has a photo , Gary Ashcroft has a photo , Trabas also has a good photo , and Google has a satellite view . Located on the cliff edge on the west side of the harbor entrance. Accessible by walking the South West Coast Trail . Site open, tower closed. Owner/operator: Fowey Harbour Commissioners . ARLHS ENG-218; Admiralty A0082; NGA 0104. ** [Gribbin Head Daymark] 1832. Never a lighthouse, this is a very large, historic daybeacon: a 25 m (84 ft) square stone tower painted with red and white horizontal bands.

Neil Hobbs has a 2007 closeup photo , Paul Love also has a good photo , and Google has a satellite view . Located on the headland, about 75 m (250 ft) above the sea about 2 km (1.2 mi) southwest of Fowey. Accessible by walking the South West Coast Trail . Site open, tower open on Sundays in July, August, and early September. Owner/site manager: National Trust ( Gribbin Daymark ). * Mevagissey (South Breakwater) 1896. Active; focal plane 9 m (30 ft); white light, 1.5 s on, 2 s off, 1.5 s on, 5 s off. 8 m (27 ft) hexagonal cast iron tower, painted white; base of the tower painted black. Fog horn (blast every 30 s).

Roger Marks's photo is at right, Trabas has a closeup photo by Arno Siering, a 2007 photo and a closeup photo of the lantern are available, Makus Matern has a photo sphere , Marinas.com has aerial photos , and the little tower is centered in a Google satellite view . The light is a sibling of the 1890 St. Ives Light (see below). Located at the end of the south breakwater in Mevagissey, about 7 km (4.5 mi) south of St. Austell. Site open, tower closed. Owner/site manager: Mevagissey Harbour Trustees . ARLHS ENG-234; Admiralty A0078; NGA 0100. Mevagissey Light, July 2010 Flickr Creative Commons photo by Roger Marks Falmouth Area Lighthouses **** The Lizard (2) (Twin towers) 1752 (Thomas Fonnereau). Station established 1619. East tower active; focal plane 70 m (230 ft); white flash every 3 s.

West tower inactive since 1903. Twin octagonal cylindrical stone towers connected by a 2-story stone keeper's quarters; the east tower is 19 m (62 ft) tall with its lantern, 1st order Fresnel lens, and gallery. The lantern of the west tower has been removed. Building painted white. Fog horn (blast every 30 s). The signal station nearby was built by Lloyd's of London to report ship arrivals. Nick Hubbard's photo is at right, Chris Bradley has a photo , Photographer's Resource has an excellent page with numerous photos, Trabas has a closeup photo of the east tower by Klaus Kern, Wikimedia has several photos , Huelse has a historic postcard view , and Google has a street view and an excellent satellite view . The Lizard , a peninsula southeast of Penzance, is the southernmost point of the mainland of Great Britain; its name does not refer to reptiles but is an English spelling of a Cornish word lysardh meaning a high point or headland. This famous lighthouse has been a traditional landfall for ships arriving in England for more than 250 years.

Visitor facilities at the lighthouse were operated by the Trevithick Trust for many years. In 2004 the lighthouse was closed for renovations, and during the same year the trust went out of operation. Trinity House then took over the visitor facilities and reopened the lighthouse on 1 May 2005. In July 2009 the Trinity House Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre was opened in the station's engine building. Located on the point at the end of the A3083 highway (Lighthouse Road) from Helston. Parking provided. Site open, visitor center and tower open daily in the summer and at various times during the rest of the year (check the web site for the current schedule). Operator/site manager: Trinity House ( Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre ). ARLHS ENG-068; Admiralty A0060; NGA 0064. East Tower, The Lizard, Landewednack, October 2008 Flickr Creative Commons photo by Nick Hubbard Penzance Area Lighthouses * Marazion (?) Date unknown. Inactive. Approx.

4 m (13 ft) hexagonal brick castellated tower; the light was displayed through a window. A photo is available, and Google has a satellite view . According to Millichamp, lights were shown through a window of the tower, but no evidence has been found that it was ever an official aid to navigation. Located at the end of Leys Lane in Marazion, on Mount's Bay opposite St. Michael's Mount , about 8 km (5 mi) east of Penzance. Site open, tower closed. ARLHS ENG-331. * Newlyn Harbour South Pier (2) 1914 (station established 1887). Active; focal plane 10 m (34 ft); white flash every 5 s. 10 m (34 ft) round cast iron tower, painted white; the top of the lantern is red and there is also a red band at the base of the tower. A photo is at right, Trabas has a closeup photo by Arno Siering, Jon Law has a good closeup , and Google has a satellite view and a distant street view .

The original light was a cast iron tower very similar to the present light; it was replaced when the pier was extended by 90 ft (27 m). The present light was prefabricated in London by Butler Brothers. Located at the end of the pier in Newlyn, on the south side of Penzance. Accessible by walking the pier. Site open, tower closed. Operator/site manager: Newlyn Pier and Harbour Commission . ARLHS ENG-236; Admiralty A0038; NGA 0040. Newlyn Harbour South Pier Light, May 2010 Wikimedia Creative Commons photo by Herbythyme Land's End Lighthouses Note: Land's End is the picturesque and stormy headland at the extreme southwestern tip of Cornwall and of England. Located at the end of the A30 highway, the cape is a popular tourist attraction with a visitors' center and a large parking area. * Tater Du 1965. Active; focal plane 34 m (112 ft); three white flashes, separated by 2.5 s, every 15 s.

15 m (50 ft) round cylindrical concrete block tower with lantern and gallery, painted white, rising from 1-story service building. Fog horn (two blasts every 30 s). Trabas has a great closeup by Klaus Kern, Photographer's Resource has an excellent page with numerous photos, Tony Kerr has another photo , and Google has a satellite view . The lighthouse was built after the Spanish freighter Juan Ferrar wrecked nearby in 1963 with the loss of 11 lives. Located on a headland about 6 km (4 mi) southwest of Penzance. The road to the light station is not open to the public, but the lighthouse is accessible by hiking about 3 km (2 mi) from Lamorna Cove on the Cornish Coastal Trail. Site open, tower closed. Operator/site manager: Trinity House. ARLHS ENG-152; Admiralty A0032; NGA 0032. **** Pendeen 1900. Active; focal plane 59 m (195 ft); four white flashes, separated by 2.2 s, every 15 s.

17 m (56 ft) concrete-clad rubblestone tower, attached to 1-story keeper's houses. Entire building painted white. Original rotating 1st order Fresnel lens in use. Electronic fog horn (blast every 20 s). Original fog signal building with two diaphone horns. The 1-story keeper's house complex has four apartments; two are occupied by attendants and the other two are available for vacation rental . An excellent photo is available, Trabas also has a closeup photo by Arno Siering, Huelse has a historic postcard view , and Google has a closeup street view and a fine satellite view . This historic and well-preserved light station is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the Land's End area. Located on the promontory called Pendeen Watch, about 2 km (1.2 mi) north of the B3306 highway at Pendeen. Accessible by road, parking provided. Site open, buildings and tower open to guided tours daily except Saturdays during July and August and during holiday periods in the spring. Operator: Trinity House .

ARLHS ENG-100; Admiralty A5670; NGA 6304. Isles of Scilly Lighthouses Note: The Isles of Scilly , (pronounced silly in English, syllan in Cornish) are located 45 km (28 mi) southwest of Land's End and are accessible by ferry from Penzance. There are five inhabited islands and about 135 islets and rocks in the group. The permanent population is a little over 2000. The islanders have their own county council, separate from the Cornwall Council. Bishop Rock 1858 (substantially rebuilt in 1887) (James Walker (1858) and James Douglass (1887)). Active; focal plane 44 m (144 ft); two white flashes every 15 s. 51 m (167 ft) round granite tower, incorporating keeper's quarters, with lantern and a helipad built above the lantern. Tower is unpainted gray stone; lantern and helipad painted white.

A hyper-radiant Fresnel lens is in use, giving the light a range of 20 nautical miles (37 km or 23 mi). Fog horn (one long and one short blast every 90 s). Jeremy Pearson's photo is at right, Photographer's Resource has a good page for the lighthouse, Trabas has a great closeup by Joan and Gary Trigwell, and Murray Nurse also has a closeup . This is one of the world's most famous and most exposed lighthouses: on one occasion giant waves ripped the fog bell from the gallery. The engineer James Walker first built a 42 m (138 ft) skeletal tower on the reef, believing that the skeletal design would allow waves to pass through the tower. The ocean demonstrated otherwise, destroying the tower in February 1850 before it was completed. Walker then constructed a 35 m (115 ft) masonry tower, completed in September 1858. Its successful construction was rightly considered a triumph of British engineering. Douglass inspected the tower in 1881 and found that it had been damaged by wave action.

He ordered the lighthouse to be strengthened and heightened by 12 m (39 ft) by building what amounted to a new tower completely enclosing the old one. A new lantern increased the height by another 4 m (13 ft). The helipad was added in 1973. Keepers manned the station until December 1992. The lighthouse formerly had a giant "double" Fresnel lens, with two lights, although only the lower lens was used most of the time. Both lights were lit in the fog. Half of this unusual lens is on display at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth; USLHS has a photo (1/4 the way down the page). Located on a bare rock pinnacle 6 km (4 mi) west of the Isles of Scilly. Accessible only by helicopter; visible distantly from St. Agnes. Site and tower closed. Operator/site manager: Trinity House. ARLHS ENG-010; Admiralty A0002 (the very first lighthouse in the Admiralty List of Lights & Fog Signals); NGA 0004.

Bishop Rock Light, Isles of Scilly, June 2006 Flickr Creative Commons photo by Jeremy Pearson * St. Agnes 1680. Inactive since 1911. Approx. 21 m (70 ft) round stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted white. Chris Downer has a good photo , the BBC has posted a photo by Beth Hilton, Terry Burgess has another good photo , and Google has a satellite view and Andrew Abbott's street view . One of the oldest British lighthouses, this tower was built for Trinity House by Capt. Hugh Till and Capt. Symon Bayly. The lighthouse is still owned by Trinity House, but the adjacent 2-story keeper's houses are leased as a private residence. The original coal chauffer, an open container used with no lens, is on display at the botanical gardens on the Isle of Tresco. The lighthouse was replaced by the Peninnis Head Light. Located at the highest point of St. Agnes, southwesternmost of the main Isles of Scilly. Site and tower closed, although the lighthouse can be viewed from nearby. Owner: Trinity House; site manager: private. ARLHS ENG-140.

Lightship Sevenstones (Seven Stones) Station established 1841. Active; focal plane 12 m (39 ft); three white flashes every 30 s. Fog horn (three 2 s blasts every 60 s). Steel lightship; light tower with lantern amidships. Entire vessel painted red. The Trinity House photo shows LV-19 on this station. Alan Denham has a 2005 photo showing LV-20, and ShipSpotting.com has a photo showing LV-2 in port with Seven Stones markings. Lighthships on this station have been automated and unmanned since 1987. Located on a reef northeast of the Scilly Isles and due west of Land's End. Site open, vessel closed. ARLHS ENG-124; Admiralty A0020; NGA 0020. St. Ives Area Lighthouses * St. Ives (1) 1831 (James and Edward Harvey). Inactive since 1890. 6 m (20 ft) square cylindrical stone tower with octagonal gallery and a broad observation room instead of a traditional lantern.

A fine closeup is available, Wikimedia has a 2010 photo , and Google has a street view and a satellite view . This tower is mounted on the original harbor wall built by John Smeaton in 1770, but the common belief that Smeaton also built the lighthouse is not correct. After deactivation in 1890 the building was used as a store. The lighthouse was restored in the late 1990s after being nearly destroyed by fire in 1996. Located on the waterfront in St. Ive's. Site open, tower closed. Owner/site manager: Cornwall Council . ARLHS ENG-144. Godrevy Island (1) 1859 (James Walker). Inactive since 2012. 26 m (86 ft) octagonal cylindrical stone tower, painted white. Keepers houses demolished; oil house survives. Steven Turner's closeup photo is at the top of this page, Photographer's Resource has a good page for the station, Huelse has a historic postcard view , and Google has a satellite view . The author Virginia Wolff spent holidays at Talland House in St.

Ives, and her view of this lighthouse inspired the writing of her most famous work, To The Lighthouse (1927). In January 2005, a permit was issued to build apartments that will block this view. Soon thereafter, Trinity House announced plans to deactivate the light, but in August it backed down in the face of widespread protests. In 2012, Trinity House announced once again that the lighthouse would be deactivated and replaced by a smaller light at the end of August. The new light (focal plane 28 m (92 ft); flash every 10 s, white or red depending on direction; Admiralty A5655) is on a post next to the lighthouse. The island (but not the lighthouse) was bought by Dennis Arbon, who subsequently donated it to Hall for Cornwall, a local theater organization. In 2009 the Hall placed the land for sale, but the buyer must maintain public access to the lighthouse. In 2014 Trinity House approached local authorities about possibly transferring management of the lighthouse, but then changed its mind and announced it would maintain the tower as a daybeacon.

Located about 500 m (0.3 mi) off Godrevy Point near Gwithian at the northeastern entrance to St. Ives's Bay. Accessible only by boat, but there are excellent views from the Southwest Coast Path. Site open, tower closed. Owner: Trinity House . Site manager: Hall for Cornwall . ARLHS ENG-047; ex-Admiralty A5654; ex-NGA 6284. St. Ives Light, October 2005 Flickr Creative Commons photo by Ennor * Portreath Date unknown. Inactive. Approx. 6 m (20 ft) cylindrical tower topped by a short mast that formerly held a navigation light. A photo is available, and Google has a street view and a satellite view . Millichamp rediscovered this forgotten lighthouse in his survey of English lights. Located at the end of the Landmark Pier in Portreath. Accessible by walking the pier. Site open, tower closed. Owner/site manager: unknown. ARLHS ENG-324. * [Portreath Beacon] Date unknown. Daybeacon, never lit. 7.5 m (25 ft) round stone tower, painted white.

Ian Garfield has a closeup 2013 photo , and Google has a street view and a satellite view . We need information on the history of this beacon. Located on Lighthouse Hill on the east side of the entrance to Portreath. Site open, tower closed. Northern Cornwall Lighthouses Lundy Island North 1897. Active; focal plane 48 m (157 ft); quick white flash every 5 s. 17 m (56 ft) cylindrical brick tower with lantern and gallery attached to two 1-story keeper's houses. All buildings painted white. The lantern is not in use; since 1991 the solar-powered light has been displayed from the roof of the small fog signal tower on the north side of the lighthouse. Steve Hodgson's photo is at right, Photographer's Resource has a page for the lighthouse, Trabas has a great photo , Nick Hubbard has also posted a good photo , Wikimedia has photos , Huelse has a historic postcard view , and Google has a satellite view and a photo sphere by Paul Hollinghurst.

Located atop cliffs at the northern tip of the island; accessible by a rough walk of 10 km (6 mi) roundtrip. Site open, tower closed. Operator: Trinity House . ARLHS ENG-074; Admiralty A5616; NGA 6244. Lundy Island North Light, August 2007 Flickr Creative Commons photo by Steve Hodgson Torridge District: Mainland Lighthouses * Instow Range Rear Date unknown. Active; focal plane 38 m (126 ft); white light, 7.5 s on, 2.5 s off, day and night. 8.5 m (28 ft) square skeletal tower with gallery mounted atop a 1-story equipment hut, painted white. Trabas has Arno Siering's photo showing the light in the middle of a sheep pasture, and Google has a street view and a satellite view . Located just off Rectory Lane on the northwest side of Instow, 425 m (1/4 mi) west southwest of the front light. Site open, tower closed. Operator: Torridge District Council (Port of Bideford).

ARLHS ENG-254; Admiralty A5610.1; NGA 6236. Hartland Point Light, Titchberry, July 2004 Geograph Creative Commons photo by Nicholas Mutton North Devon District Lighthouses * [Braunton Sands Low (Crow Point) (2)] 1957(?) (station established 1820). Active; focal plane 8 m (27 ft); flash every 5 s, white or red depending on direction. 7.5 m (25 ft) square pyramidal steel skeletal tower, painted white; no lantern. Trabas has a distant photo , a closeup is available, and Google has a satellite view . Originally there were high and low lighthouses at Braunton Sands; the high light was a remarkable octagonal wood tower mounted atop a 2-story keeper's house. A 1906 view is available. These lights were demolished in 1957. Located on a sandy spit just inside the entrance to the River Taw opposite Instow. It should be possible to walk out to the light. Operator: Trinity House .

ARLHS ENG-030; Admiralty A5612; NGA 6240. ** Bull Point (3) 1976 (station established 1879). Active; focal plane 54 m (177 ft); three white flashes every 10 s; also a continuous red hazard light is shown westward over Rockham Shoal. 12 m (35 ft) square cylindrical brick tower with lantern and gallery, attached to 1-story utility building. Four keeper's cottages available for vacation rental . Photographer's Resource has a good page for the lighthouse, Wikimedia has photos , Trabas has a closeup photo by Arno Siering, and Google has a satellite view . Huelse has a historic postcard view of the original lighthouse. This clifftop light station is highly vulnerable to erosion. In September 1972 a large slide destroyed the fog signal building and threatened the lighthouse, forcing Trinity House to replace both structures. A temporary lighthouse (a skeletal tower with lantern and gallery) was relocated to serve while the present lighthouse was designed and built.

Located on the point about 2 km (1.2 mi) north of Mortehoe. Accessible by a popular hike from Mortehoe on the South West Coast Path . Site open, keeper's house open to paying guests, tower closed. Operator/site manager: Trinity House . ARLHS ENG-017; Admiralty A5600; NGA 6228. Isles of Scilly | islands, England, United Kingdom | Britannica.com Isles of Scilly Kings and Queens of Britain Isles of Scilly, also called Scilly Isles, group of about 50 small islands and many more islets lying southwest of Cornwall , England , 25 to 36 miles (40 to 58 km) off Land’s End . Administratively, the islands are a distinct unit within England, though they form a part of the historic county of Cornwall. Because their council serves the functions of both a district and a county, they have a status similar to that of a unitary authority. The administrative centre is on St. Mary’s, the largest island in the group. Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles of Scilly, England. F.E.

Gibson The islands are composed of granite and are a continuation of the granite masses of the Cornish mainland. They reach an elevation of 165 feet (50 metres) on St. Mary’s and have dangerous rocky coasts with many reefs. Because the islands’ climate is exceptionally mild—the mean monthly temperatures range from 45 to 62 °F (7 to 16 °C)—their fauna and flora are quite different from those on the English mainland. Many subtropical plants flourish. Seals live on the rocks and islets. Among an immense variety of seabirds that visit the islands, the roseate tern is the rarest British breeding tern, and the Manx shearwater has its only British breeding site in the islands. There are prehistoric remains in the form of barrows and rude pillars on the islands. Henry I (reigned 1100–35) gave the islands to the abbot of Tavistock in Devon . In the 16th century they became crown property and were leased in 1571 to Francis Godolphin, who built Star Castle above Hugh Town in 1593.

During the English Civil Wars (1642–51), the islands were controlled by supporters of the monarchy, whose navy caused severe damage to Dutch ships. The Netherlands, which had been rebuffed after demanding reparation for losses, declared war against the islands in 1651. Soon after, Parliament’s supporters gained control of the islands. The war subsequently ended, although a formal peace treaty was not signed until April 17, 1986. In 1834 Augustus Smith succeeded the Godolphins as the islands’ lessee, and in 1933 the main islands were handed over to the British crown. Similar Topics Isles of Scilly Holidays Isles of Scilly Holidays Hugh Town, St Mary's Bishop Rock Lighthouse 4 miles west of the Scilly Isles Exploring all the islands in the Scilly archipelago is easily done via boat trips, with the most frequent boat trips running from St Mary's capital Hugh Town. Tresco, the second largest of the Scilly Islands is home to the beautiful subtropical Abbey Gardens. St Agnes, the most South Westerly of the islands, is a peaceful retreat, with many birds, flowers and butterflies.

Great coastal walking is on St Agnes which has a marked coastal path and selection of fine beaches. A mecca for birdwatching holidays, great Scilly birdwatching trips include a day trip to Annet to view the puffins which nest on this bird sanctuary island in April. St Martin's is superb for diving and snorkelling, and also has magical beaches, particularly around St Martin's Flats and Lawrence's Bay. More beautiful beaches abound on Bryher at Rushy Bay, and see magnificent views of all the Scilly Isles from Watch Hill (considered the best viewpoint on the islands!). Other uninhabited islands easily accessed via boat trips include Samson with its two hills, little St Helen's and Tean and the Western and Eastern rock outcrops. Crystal clear waters around the Isles of Scilly Tresco Abbey Gardens Tresco & Abbey Gardens Tresco is a peaceful haven (no cars here) and the biggest of the off islands at two miles by one mile. Tresco is particularly sheltered, largely due to the island's position between St Martin's and Bryher, and is one of the most popular Scilly Isles for day trips, home to the glorious subtropical garden - Abbey Gardens which is spread around a Benedictine Priory.

The gardens date back to 1834 and contain a huge collection of exotic plants from around the world. Discover some rare palms and cactus here, which wouldn't survive on the UK mainland. A unique sheltered design, Augustus Smith built tall wind breaks to protect the plants at Tresco gardens which include bananas, yuccas, Chinese paper plants and the striking red-flowered Xeronema callistemon which first flowered here on Tresco in 1999. Look out for the great bronze carvings by David Wynne. Explore the 12th century priory ruins of St Nicholas on Tresco and Tresco Abbey, built much later by the Duchy of Cornwall in 1834. Tresco remains in private hands and was originally purchased by Augustus Smith from the Duchy of Cornwall in the mid 1830s, and so it remains in the hands of the Smith family. Abbey Pool next to Abbey Gardens is a popular birdwatching site, as is the adjacent larger Great Pool with bird hide huts. One of the best of the islands for activity holidays and pamper breaks, Tresco offers great luxury spa facilities, boat share opportunities and a sailing centre.

Tresco is where to learn something new and enjoy a unique holiday experience. Painting holidays, birdwatching getaways, yoga holidays and archaeology explorations are all available. Magical beaches on the island include Appletree and Pentle Bay, both of which are covered in pretty shells. St Martin's One of the most popular of the off islands is stunning St Martin's, the most easterly of the inhabited islands. Many think it the most beautiful of all the islands. As flower growing is one of the main industries on the island you can see why. Brimming with colourful flora and beautiful beaches (some of the best in the UK), St Martin's is famed for its dramatic landscapes and sublime views like the view from St Martin's Head to the north east. Clear waters around the island offer excellent conditions for diving and snorkelling, and St Martin's has a thriving arts and crafts scene. Spectacular beaches sit close to the main quay and include Par Beach and Lawrence's Bay. St Agnes St Agnes Beautiful St Agnes has its own distinct character and is covered in flowers.

Renowned for its fishing, St Agnes is the most south-westerly island in the archipelago, with the most south westerly pub in the UK - The Turks Head, situated just off the main St Agnes quay where you can enjoy fine St Austell Brewery ales. Boats arrive and leave from the Quay at Porth Conger, and St Agnes features some pretty coastal walks, beautiful sandy coves and famous ancient sites including the great nine foot standing stone - 'The Old Man of Gugh'. Bryher Bryher is Celtic for 'place of hills' and is popular with birdwatchers, especially around Great Pool to the south of the island. Migratory birds head here to rest in Autumn. Bryher is rugged with a wild beauty, and great bathing at Rushy Bay to the South, a beach which is considered to be one of the best on the Isles of Scilly! Camping is available on Bryher near Norrard, and discover stunning coastal walking around Hell Bay - the Bay is also home to an award-winning luxury hotel. Watch Hill on Bryher is one of the best viewpoints on the Isles of Scilly.

Swimming Puffin off Annet Annet & The Western Isles To the west of St Agnes is the bird sanctuary island of Annet and the cluster of Western Rocks. Annet is famous for its puffins who breed annually in April, and nest in burrows in the cliffs. The Puffins, or Auks, have usually all disappeared by July. They are preyed upon by the huge Great Black-backed Gull common on the Scilly Islands. Numerous boat trips and birdwatching holiday tours are available on the Scilly Isles, usually incorporating a boat trip to Annet. Western Rocks alongside Annet are where many a ship has run aground! A choice of boat trips run around the Western Rocks, many of which include a view of iconic Bishop Rock Lighthouse. The Eastern Isles The Eastern Isles of the archipelago are steeped in legend, with one islet around the Great Arthur area thought to be the possible grave site of King Arthur in the 6th Century. Bronze Age graves have also been discovered here. The Eastern Islands also see some puffins and seals. Other points of interest include findings of Roman jewellery and the foundations of a Roman house at Nornour.

Samson, St Helen's & Tean Samson is one of the largest of the outer islands, famous for its two hills which are connected by a sandy isthmus. Samson was once inhabited, until residents were evacuated in 1855. Several ruined cottages still sit on the island. Discover Samson's beautiful beach just below North Hill. The island also features some fascinating ancient prehistoric remains. St Helen's and Tean to the west of St Martin's are popular for day trips. On St Helen's is a 10th century oratory. There are annual pilgrimages to this building at the beginning of every August. Also on St Helen's are the 18th century remains of a granite and brick pest house. This was supposed to have been used to house suspected plague suffers on passing ships, but was never used. Tean too is accessible via a boat trip and has some glorious sandy beaches. Off Island Links Per Week, Seasonal (Sleeps 4) Modern open plan apartment in Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly with south facing views, WiFi, digital TV, shared garden and library. Open all year. Close to beach & amenities.

£240 Rating from 155 reviews Located in the beautiful Isles of Scilly, the New Inn is the only pub on the sub-tropical island of Tresco and just moments from the sea. It offers 4 star ETB / AA accommodati... Rating from 155 reviews £145 Rating from 103 reviews With a stay at Colossus B&B in Isles of Scilly (Hugh Town), you'll be close to Tresco Abbey Gardens. This 4-star bed & breakfast is within the vicinity of King's Charles Castle.... Rating from 103 reviews £19 Rating from 328 reviews The Isles of Scilly sit 28 miles South West of Lands End. This 25 bedroomed hotel is located in the heart of St Mary s, where the buildings are golden granite, the beaches are ... Rating from 328 reviews Per Person Per Night B&B (2 sharing) Rating from 98 reviews With a stay at Isles of Scilly Country Guesthouse in Isles of Scilly (St. Marys), you'll be close to Tresco Abbey Gardens. This guesthouse is within the vicinity of King's Charl...

Rating from 98 reviews Bishop Rock Lighthouse Isles of Scilly - YouTube Bishop Rock Lighthouse Isles of Scilly Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Sep 8, 2013 Bishop Rock Lighthouse Isles of Scilly Filmed and Edited by Paul Dinning - Wildlife in Cornwall History Bishop Rock Lighthouse stands on a rock ledge 46m long by 16m wide, 4 miles west of the Scilly Isles. The rocks rise sheer from a depth of 45m and are exposed to the full force of the Atlantic Ocean making this one of the most hazardous and difficult sites for the building of a lighthouse. The rocks around the Scilly Isles caused the wreck of many ships over the years including the loss of Sir Cloudesley Shovel's squadron of the British Fleet in 1707 in which 2,000 men died.

The Elder Brethren of Trinity House decided that the lighting of the Scilly Isles, which at that time consisted of only the old lighthouse at St. Agnes, was inadequate, and resolved to build a lighthouse on the most westerly danger, the Bishop Rock. James Walker, Engineer in Chief to Trinity House, was against building a solid granite tower arguing that the rock ledge was too small and the elements too powerful, being exposed as it was to the full force of the Atlantic ocean. Walker demonstrated that the wind pressures at times exceeded 7,000 lb per sq.ft, and as many as 30 gales a year were not unusual in the area. Thus in 1847, it was decided to erect a screw-pile lighthouse at a cost of £12,000. The first task was to sink cast iron legs into the solid granite, braced and stayed with wrought iron rods. The designer maintained that the waves would be able to roll freely among the piles instead of being obstructed by the solid mass of masonry tower. When work was suspended at the end of 1849 the building was complete all but the installation of the lighting apparatus.

Before it could be completed the following season, a heavy gale swept away the whole structure on the evening of 5th February 1850. Undismayed by the failure of the first lighthouse, James Walker once again turned to the idea of a granite tower based upon Smeaton's Eddystone. After surveying the site, he finally chose a small but solid mass giving room for a base 10m in diameter. The surface waves constantly swept over the site, and indeed the lowest blocks had to be laid a third of a metre beneath low water mark. A heavy coffer dam was erected around the site and the water within pumped out, so that the masons might be able to work on a dry rock face. Each granite block, weighing from one to two tons, was set into its preselected position, and each course dovetailed and keyed into position at the sides, top and the bottom thus forming an immovable mass. The workmen were housed on a small nearby uninhabited islet, where living quarters and workshops were erected. The men were carried to and from the site as the weather permitted.

Working spells were brief, as well as being few and far between, and after seven years labour the tower was finally completed. All the granite was despatched from the mainland to the island depot where it was shaped and numbered before being sent to the rock. In all the 35 m tower contained 2,500 tons of dressed granite and cost £34,560. The light was first exhibited on 1st September 1858. During one particularly powerful storm, waves rolled up on the side of the lighthouse and tore away the 550lb fog bell from its fastenings on the gallery. In 1881 Sir James Douglass made a detailed inspection of the tower and reported extensive damage and weakness in the structure. It was decided to strengthen the tower and at the same time to increase the elevation of the light by 12m. The plans, though quite complex in nature essentially entailed the building of a new lighthouse around the old one, completely encasing it. The real weakness was the foundation and this Douglass proposed to strengthen and enlarge with massive blocks of granite sunk into the rock and held there by heavy bolts.

It was an enormous cylindrical base, providing the lighthouse with an excellent buffer onto which the force of the waves could be spent before hitting the tower itself. The masonry casing, averaging a metre in thickness, was carried up as far as the new masonry required for the increased height of the light. The weight of the additional granite was 3,200 tons, making a total weight of 5,700 tons. Work was completed in October 1887 at a cost of £66,000. Bishop Rock was converted to automatic operation during 1991 with the last keepers leaving the lighthouse on 21 December 1992. The fog signal was discontinued on 13 June 2007. Filmed September 2013 Video Produced by Paul Dinning - Wildlife in Cornwall Category The Lost Land of Lyonesse - Walk - South West Coast Path Interactive Elevation Route Description From the Land’s End car park head past the visitors centre and the toilets, taking the path on the left beyond to pick up the South West Coast Path. Turn left to follow the Coast Path southwards, past the animal centre and craft workshops.

From here it travels behind a series of small coves, or 'zawns', until it comes to Mill Bay, (also known as Nanjizal). Hugging the edge of the cliff, it continues to Lower Bosistow Cliff, where a path heads away to your left, just before the Coast Path drops to the valley. A mile and a half out to sea, the Longships Lighthouse guards the busy shipping lanes around Lands End and there are usually some interesting ships to be seen making their way up or down the Bristol Channel. On 30th June, 1791, Trinity House gave a lease to Lieutenant Henry Smith by which he would erect a lighthouse on the Longships, and which fixed the rental at £100 and the term as 50 years. A tower was soon established on Carn Bras, the largest of the Longships Rocks. The circular tower, designed by Trinity House architect Samuel Wyatt, had three storeys. The lightkeepers used the top storey as a bedroom under the wood and copper lantern. The lantern held 18 parabolic metal reflectors. None shone towards the land, as metal sheets blocked the windows in that direction.

Soon after lighting the tower on 29th September, 1795, Smith was declared "incapable of managing the concern" and Trinity House took it over. The lightkeepers on the Longships led a primitive existence, cooking their meals in the lantern by the Argand lamps. The lighthouse was manned by four men, two of whom were on duty at any one time, working one month at a stretch. They received £30 per annum and free food at the lighthouse, but when ashore they provided for themselves. During storms, the lantern was so often under that Henry Smith’s tower was replaced by the present grey granite circular tower built by Sir James Douglass, Trinity House engineer, in 1875. The tower is 35 metres high, 35 metres above the sea at high water. Its white light and red lights isophase every 10 seconds and can be seen for 15 nautical miles. Its fog signal sounds once every 10 seconds. Turn left onto this path and follow it inland, above the valley, to where another path joins from below.

Turn left here, following the footpath straight across the field to the far corner and continuing along the right-hand hedge of the next field, to carry on ahead through the third. Turn right at the far side of this field and follow the hedge to the top left-hand corner. From here a path leads around the right-hand side of the first buildings at Trevilley. After the track curves sharply to the right, go through the farmyard on your left and into the left-hand field, to follow the path alongside the hedge, carrying straight on ahead to pass between the houses to the road at Trevescan. Halfway through first field is a medieval wayside cross, known as the 'Trevilley Cross'. The Tithe Map refers to the field as 'Park an Grouse' ('Field of the Cross'). Like other crosses nearby (see the Sennen, Nanjizal & Bosistow Walk ), there is a Latin cross on one side and a crucifixion on the other. At 5, a detour along the road ahead and a short distance along the main road beyond it will take you to another wayside cross. The Trevescan Cross, at the side of the road, has a Latin cross on each face.

Turn left along the road through Trevescan, past the cafe with the postbox in its wall, and walk to the A30. Crossing the road, take the footpath opposite, along the drive to Treeve Moor House. Follow it through the field to the right of the house, heading diagonally across it to the far corner. Cutting across the right-hand corner of the next field, continue straight ahead across the one beyond, carrying on alongside the fence and on down the drive beyond. At the junction walk past the holiday cottages on your left, to Maria's Lane, beyond the cycle path. Turn left here, heading downhill past 'Sharkfin'. At the right-hand bend beyond, take the National Trust path on the left and follow it to the Coast Path. Turn left on the Coast Path, following it along Mayon Cliff and then Trevescan Cliff, back to Land's End. According to Arthurian legend, King Arthur's men fled west across Lyonesse after the Battle of Camlan, in AD 537. Arthur's men reached the Scilly Isles as the sea rose to engulf the land joining them to the mainland; but Mordred's men were drowned.

Romantic poet and Arthurian buff Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote of the event: 'Then rose the King and moved his host by night And ever pushed Sir Mordred, league by league, Back to the sunset bound of Lyonesse - A land of old upheaven from the abyss By fire, to sink into the abyss again; Where fragments of forgotten peoples dwelt, And the long mountains ended in a coast Of ever-shifting sand, and far away The phantom circle of a moaning sea.' There is a tradition that Lyonesse lay between Land's End and the Scilly Isles. Lethowsow, as it was known in Cornwall, was a fertile land and its people prosperous. There were many villages and 140 churches, and Victorian geologist John Hawkins mentions historical rumours that buildings could be seen in the sea on calm days. There are tales of the sound of distant churchbells carrying across the sea, and of fishermen finding artefacts in their nets, although none of these exists today. There are submarine forests all around the south west coastline, and after storms or at particularly low spring tides, fossilised tree stumps can be seen in various places. In Mount's Bay there are also the remains of ancient stone walls.

Penwith's field systems date back to prehistoric times, and they are the world's oldest structures still in use. In AD 240, when sea levels were some 20 metres lower, Roman historian Solinus referred to the Scilly Isles as a single island, which he called Siluram Insulam. There is evidence that over the centuries the sea has gradually swallowed up portions of wooded coastline, especially during stormy weather. It is possible that there was a disastrous flood in the sixth century, as Arthurian storytellers would have us believe; but some historians say that Lyonesse was swallowed up in 1099, 450 years after Arthur's time. They point to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which tells of a catastrophic event on St Martin's Festival (11 November) of that year, when 'the sea-flood sprung up to such a height, and did so much harm, as no man remembered that it ever did.' Between here and the Scilly Isles lie the Seven Stones, an underwater granite reef nearly two miles long and a mile wide. Its seven peaks appear above the surface as the tide drops, and traditionally it was called 'The City', meaning the lost capital of Lyonesse.

It poses an enormous threat to shipping, and today there is a lightvessel marking its location. Over the centuries 71 shipwrecks have been recorded here, but the actual total is thought to be nearer 200. The reef was responsible for the worst oil spill on Britain's coastline, when the Torrey Canyon was wrecked on the rocks in 1967. Sailing from Kuwait via the Canary Islands to Milford Haven with a full cargo of crude oil, skipper Pastrengo Gugiati made the disastrous decision to take a shortcut around Land's End. After the ship was wrecked, Blackburn Buccaneer strike aircraft were sent from RNAS Lossiemouth to bomb it to the seabed, and Hawker Hunter jets were sent from RAF Chivenor to set the oil alight to clear the slick. Exceptionally high tides put the fire out, and further air strikes were needed before the slick was burnt out. One of the world's most hazardous and difficult sites for lighthouses is Bishop Rock Lighthouse, 4 miles west of the Scilly Isles. It stands on a rock ledge 46m long by 16m wide that rises sheer from a depth of 45m.

It was first built in 1858 at a cost of nearly £35,000. During one particularly powerful storm, waves rolled up on the side of the lighthouse and tore away the 550lb fog bell from its fastenings on the gallery. In 1881, £66,000 of additional work extended the granite foundation providing protection from the Atlantic swell. The old lighthouse was encased with new 1 metre thick walls. This present tower is 40 metres high and was automated in 1972. Its light flashes every 15 seconds and can be seen for 20 nautical miles. Places of interest St. Agnes St. Agnes Island Highlights There are five inhabited islands - St. Mary's, Tresco, St. Martin's, Bryher and St. Agnes – and countless uninhabited islands to explore. Not only are the entire Isles of Scilly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but 2,200 people are lucky enough to call it home. By Foot One of the simplest pleasures when staying on Scilly is to go exploring.

Between them, the five inhabited islands have more than 60 miles of trails and tracks and approximately 9 miles of paved road, as well as (of course!) the beautiful waters that surround them St. Agnes England’s final frontier: totally untamed and thoroughly unspoilt On the most south-westerly edge of the Isles of Scilly, St. Agnes is totally unspoilt and astonishingly peaceful. It measures just a mile or so across, and its closest neighbour is Gugh, to which it is joined by a sand bar at low tide. This is an island of wonderful contrasts, from rocky outcrops on its exposed west side to paradise beaches in its more sheltered coves; the tranquillity of the sandbar between St. Agnes and Gugh is particularly magical. Inland are quaint cottages and a patchwork of flower fields, while a lighthouse stands at the island’s highest point. St. Agnes is also a thriving community of working farms and creative, light industrial flair. St. Agnes urges your senses to seek adventure.

Head off in search of the circular maze of rounded beach stones; marvel at the stone stacks and cairns that dot Wingletang Down, or comb the beaches for shipwrecked treasures at Beady Pool. Periglis Beach is a fine spot for a picnic as well as a shell collectors’ paradise. It also offers stunning views across to the bird sanctuary that is Annet, the Western Rocks and out to Bishop Rock. And then there’s the Old Man of Gugh, who stands 3 metres tall and is believed to be associated with Bronze Age rituals. Of course, there is always the option to simply go for a dip, or sit and watch the world go by whilst sampling the local produce at the restaurants and cafés, or supping a beer at the Turk’s Head pub. There are no matching listings. Green tourism award St Agnes Boating St. Agnes All year St Agnes Boating is a small family owned business that has over twenty years experience boating within the islands using Scilly's only purpose built catamaran the Spirit of St Agnes. For a more intimate bespoke service the Enterprise is available for special hire, fishing and sightseeing trips. Call us or go online to discuss your requirements.

Read more » Search results: 1 Showing: 1 to 1 Green tourism award Troytown Farm Shop St. Agnes All year Troytown Farm is the only dairy farm in Scilly. Milking 9 dairy cows, it might also be the smallest in the country. Farming on a small scale works for us, as we process the milk in our little dairy and make very special ice cream, clotted cream, butter and yogurt to sell direct to our customers from our farm shop. Covean Cottage Ts on Ts Cafe St. Agnes Apr-Oct Teas on T-Days: delightful garden cafe on the island of St. Agnes serving delicious, freshly baked cream teas and cakes.. 2 - 5 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays Tel. 01720 422620. Also evening Pizza nights during the Summer (pre-orders only). Read more » St Agnes Boating Wildlife Safaris St. Agnes Apr-Sep St Agnes Boating is working with the Seabird Recovery Project and the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust to promote the island’s wildlife. Every Wednesday we have a Wildlife Trust Ranger onboard who is our guide.

The Spirit travels to Annet, the protected island where the seabirds nest and then onto the Western Rocks towards the Bishop Rock Lighthouse every Wednesday afternoon. Puffins, Manx Shearwaters and other nesting seabirds should be seen from April to July. Come along to find out why our customers say this trip is exciting, educational, informative and fun! Read more » St. Agnes Stores St. Agnes All year England's most South Westerly Post Office! Our friendly little shop sells a great range of good food, wines, freshly baked bread, pastries and pasties. We stock lots of delicious St. Agnes produe including local island beef and chocolate, and Troytown Farm ice cream. We also have a lovely selection of greetings cards, toys and local gifts. Read more » Coastguards Cafe St. Agnes Mar-Oct Situated above Santa Warna Cove on St Agnes, behind the Coastguard Cottages with one of the wildest views in the UK. This cool family owned cafe serves great coffee, delicious homemade lunches, cakes and cream teas using local produce. Wifi access and lots of seating inside and out. Read more » Wednesday 21st September Meet on St.

Agnes Quay Today, it’s the turn of the dairy cattle, as we invite you to tour Troytown Farm on St. Agnes, England’s most south-westerly farm, and arguably the smallest one in the country with just 9 Jersey cows! Read more » Search results: 7 Showing: 1 to 7 Green tourism award Camping St. Agnes Mar-Oct | £8.75 - £8.75 pppn In a stunning location, on the water’s edge of the island of St Agnes, Troytown Farm Campsite has breath taking panoramic views from every pitch. Wake up to the sound of the sea, sample an ice cream made on the farm, relax on the campsites own beach, dine alfresco by the campfire then watch the sunset from your tent. Read more » Self Catering St. Agnes Sleeps 4 | All year | £490 - £1,015 per week Troytown Cottage was recently extended and renovated and now combines Scillonian character with modern comforts such as underfloor heating throughout and plenty of headroom!

It is a spacious, comfortable and luxurious let set in a peaceful location, in the heart of our dairy farm, close to the islands beautiful beaches and breathtaking walks. Read more » Bed & Breakfast St. Agnes 3 Rooms | Apr-Oct | £44 - £52 pppn A traditional Cornish cottage guesthouse on the peaceful island of St. Agnes, within a short walk of the beach, Turk’s Head Inn and the quay. Enjoy a delicious cream tea in the garden with freshly baked scones and locally made clotted cream, straight from the island’s dairy farm. All of our 3 guestrooms have sea and garden views. Read more » Bed & Breakfast St. Agnes 2 Rooms | Mar-Oct | £50 - £50 pppn Hellweathers B&B on St Agnes has beautifully refurbished, fresh guest rooms and stunning views to Bishop Rock Lighthouse and the rugged Western Rocks. The garden leads straight onto a golden sandy beach and is perfect for swimming, relaxing, paddling or playing. New owners Kate and Rob offer you a very warm welcome. Read more » Camping St.

Agnes Sleeps 4 | Mar-Oct | £330 - £500 per week A rented bell tent is the perfect choice for a totally carefree camping holiday, where you can travel light and be in your tent with the kettle boiling within minutes of arriving on the farm. These traditional, sturdy tents are provided pre-erected and fully equipped with all the gear you need for up to 4 people, allowing you to enjoy every last minute of your holiday. Read more » Self Catering St. Agnes Sleeps 2 | All year | £350 - £630 per week The Flat sleeps 2 in one double room, with lovely views across the ocean. Read more »

Question: Which lighthouse is 4 miles south west of the Scilly Isles
Answer: Bishop's Rock