Islands · South West England
Great Arthur
In or near Old Town.
Great Arthur — island in Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Arthur is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 49.9432°, -6.2640°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Isles SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
- Ramsar wetland: Isles of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Arthur is an island located in South-West England. It is part of the Eastern Isles SSSI and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Isles of Scilly. Additionally, it holds RAMSAR designation, recognising its importance as a wetland habitat.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9432, -6.2640
Sources
- wikidata: Q30973680 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Arthur (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great Arthur, in the Eastern Isles, Scilly - geograph.org.uk - 1949563.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Arthur?
- Great Arthur is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Great Arthur?
- Great Arthur — island in Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to Great Arthur?
- Its coordinates are 49.9432°, -6.2640°.
- Is Great Arthur a protected site?
- Yes — Great Arthur is part of the Eastern Isles SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Great Arthur free to visit?
- Yes, Great Arthur is free to enter.