Popplestone is apparently named after the noise that the beach makes as the retreating waves suck the sand and pebbles with them. It's a wonderful wild beach on the west coast of Bryher. Protected by deep headlands on either side, it's a wonderful place to take a stop.

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May 16, 2023

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Location: Bryher, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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