Mountains & hills · South West England
Short Island
In or near Boscastle.
Short Island — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Short Island is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tintagel Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Short Island is a mountain located in South-West England. It features distinctive geological formations and offers a variety of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for hiking and exploration in the surrounding area. The region is known for its natural beauty and diverse landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6854, -4.7241
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Trevalga
- Postcode
- PL35 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616147 (CC BY 4.0)
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Trevalga
Historic churches · 1.0 km
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Manor houses · 1.3 km
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Vineyards · 1.6 km
Trethevy
Historic churches · 1.6 km
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Roman milestone at Trethevey
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
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Ladies Window arch
Ladies Window arch is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Long Island
Long Island — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 3📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Petroc, Trevalga
Church of St Petroc, Trevalga — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Trevalga
Trevalga — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Welltown Manor
Welltown Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Short Island
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Camelot Castle Hotel
Camelot Castle Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Dolphins Backpackers
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Tintagel Youth Hostel
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Trebyla Farm Campsite
Trebyla Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Napoleon Inn
Napoleon Inn — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Nathan Outlaw
Nathan Outlaw — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Outlaws Fish Kitchen
Outlaws Fish Kitchen — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Slipway Hotel
Slipway Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
The Shipwrights
The Shipwrights in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Methodist Chapel
Methodist Chapel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Short Island?
- Short Island is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL35 0DZ), in the parish of Trevalga.
- What is Short Island?
- Short Island — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Short Island?
- Drivers can use postcode PL35 0DZ.
- Is Short Island a protected site?
- Yes — Short Island is part of the Tintagel Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Short Island?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL35 0DZ. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.