Islands · South West England
Illiswilgig
In or near Hugh Town.
Illiswilgig — island in Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Illiswilgig is an island located in South West England, and there are no railway stations or postcodes available for this remote location. Admission to the island is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Illiswilgig is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 49.9426°, -6.3800°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Norrard Rocks 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
Illiswilgig is an island located in South-West England, part of the Isles of Scilly. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance and is also recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a RAMSAR site, highlighting its importance for wetland conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9426, -6.3800
Sources
- wikidata: Q30973548 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Illiswilgig (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Illiswilgig - geograph.org.uk - 815643.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Illiswilgig?
- Illiswilgig is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Illiswilgig?
- Illiswilgig — island in Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Illiswilgig?
- Its coordinates are 49.9426°, -6.3800°.
- Is Illiswilgig a protected site?
- Yes — Illiswilgig is part of the Norrard Rocks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Illiswilgig free to visit?
- Yes, Illiswilgig is free to enter.