The Firethorn transports visitors from St Mary's to Bryher and neighbouring Tresco. Boats run every day, but tides and weather alter the timing, so check the timetable for your travel …

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1.33 km

Shipman Head

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Shipman Head is a wild rocky area at the northern end of Bryher. You can walk out to the narrow part of the mainland, but you shouldn't cross to the island as it's a bird reserve.

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2.99 km

Popplestone Bay

Highlight • Beach

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 …

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4.55 km

Rushy Bay

Highlight • Beach

Rushy Bay is a stunning sandy crest of a beach on the south coast of Bryher. It overlooks the uninhabited Samson Island to the south.

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6.47 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

1.27 km

148 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

1.42 km

Elevation

Weather

Today

Wednesday 3 December

12°C

9°C

20 %

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