Islands · South West England
Rosevean
In or near Hugh Town.
Rosevean — island of the 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
Rosevean is an island located in South West England. There is no nearest railway station or postcode available for this remote location. Admission is free.
About
Rosevean is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Western Rocks. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 49.8680°, -6.3990°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Western Rocks SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rosevean 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 the Western Rocks and is included in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 49.8680, -6.3990
Sources
- wikidata: Q108152069 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rosevean, Isles of Scilly (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Western Rocks, Isles of Scilly - geograph.org.uk - 1766031.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rosevean?
- Rosevean is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Rosevean?
- Rosevean — island of the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rosevean?
- Its coordinates are 49.8680°, -6.3990°.
- Is Rosevean a protected site?
- Yes — Rosevean is part of the Western Rocks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rosevean free to visit?
- Yes, Rosevean is free to enter.