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Bryher is one of the smallest inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly, off the south-west tip of England. It lies west of Tresco across the Tresco Channel, and the uninhabited island of Samson lies off its southern end.
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Bryher: a small Isles of Scilly island of hills, bays and a brackish pool
Bryher is one of the smallest inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly, off the south-west tip of England. It lies west of Tresco across the Tresco Channel, and the uninhabited island of Samson lies off its southern end. The island is about 2 km long and 1 km across at its widest. It had 84 residents at the 2011 census, and the settlement at the Pool is the westernmost in England.
Bryher is a chain of hills joined by low necks and sandy bars. The central area is low-lying, with fields, pasture and most of the population. Shipman Head at the northern end has a cairnfield of more than 130 Early Bronze Age cairns and seabird colonies. Great Pool, on the west side, is the only true brackish lagoon in the Isles of Scilly. Rushy Bay in the south has sandy beaches, and Green Bay has the remains of a prehistoric field system that shows at low tide.
Hell Bay, on the north-west coast just south of Shipman Head, is open to the Atlantic and was notorious for shipwrecks in the 18th and 19th centuries. Hell Bay Hotel takes its name from it. All Saints' Church, in the centre of the island, dates from about 1742 and was later enlarged.
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- Setting: One of the smallest inhabited Isles of Scilly, west of Tresco, with Samson off its southern end
- Landscape: A chain of low hills with sandy bays, Great Pool and the exposed Hell Bay. Three Sites of Special Scientific Interest
- Getting here: By boat from the other islands, using Church Quay at high water and Bar Quay at low water
- Known for: Hell Bay, Great Pool and being the westernmost settlement in England
- In the village: Guesthouses, self-catering cottages and a campsite, with All Saints' Church in the centre of the island
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Where is Bryher?
Bryher is one of the Isles of Scilly, west of Tresco across the Tresco Channel, with the uninhabited island of Samson off its southern end.
How big is Bryher?
About 134 hectares, roughly 2 km long and 1 km wide at most. It had 84 residents at the 2011 census.
Why is it called Hell Bay?
Hell Bay on the north-west coast is exposed to the Atlantic and was notorious for shipwrecks in the 18th and 19th centuries.
How do you get to Bryher?
By boat. Boats use Church Quay at high water and Bar Quay at low water. Check with the boat operators for current sailings.
Can I bring my dog or book a family room?
Policies vary by property and sometimes by room. Check your dates, the number and size of dogs, extra charges, bed arrangements and any age restrictions with the provider before paying.
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