Mountains & hills · South West England
Target Rock
In or near Hugh Town.
Target Rock — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 25 m.
David Purchase — 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
Target Rock is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 25 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Gugh 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
Target Rock is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and distinctive geological features. Visitors can expect a variety of hiking trails that provide access to scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for experienced climbers and offers a challenging environment for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 49.8913, -6.3297
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Agnes
- Postcode
- TR22 0PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- osm: n380748289 (ODbL)
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Clapper of Works
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Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh
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Old Man of Gugh
Old Man of Gugh — an archaeological site in South West England, United Kingdom.
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Carn Valla Chambered Cairn
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Obadiah's Barrow
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Where to eat & stay near Target Rock
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Troytown Farm Campsite
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Star Castle
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Atlantic Hotel
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Tregarthen's Hotel
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Lyonesse Guest House
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Pelistry Campsite
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Target Rock?
- Target Rock is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR22 0PL), in the parish of St Agnes.
- What is Target Rock?
- Target Rock — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 25 m.
- How do I get to Target Rock?
- The nearest town is Hugh Town. Drivers can use postcode TR22 0PL.
- Is Target Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Target Rock is part of the Gugh SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Target Rock?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR22 0PL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.