Islands · South West England
Maiden Bower
In or near Hugh Town.
Maiden Bower — 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
Getting there & planning your visit
Maiden Bower is located in South West England at coordinates 49.9466, -6.3924. There is no nearest railway station or postcode provided, indicating it may be remote. Entry to the island is free.
About
Maiden Bower is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 49.9466°, -6.3924°.
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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
Maiden Bower 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) for Norrard Rocks, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and a Ramsar site.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9466, -6.3924
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659023 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maiden Bower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Maiden Bower - geograph.org.uk - 815631.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Bower?
- Maiden Bower is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Maiden Bower?
- Maiden Bower — island in Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to Maiden Bower?
- Its coordinates are 49.9466°, -6.3924°.
- Is Maiden Bower a protected site?
- Yes — Maiden Bower is part of the Norrard Rocks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Maiden Bower free to visit?
- Yes, Maiden Bower is free to enter.