Area Info for Bryher (Cornwall)

Introduction to Bryher

Bryher is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall in the United Kingdom. It is part of the Isles of Scilly, an archipelago situated approximately 28 miles (45 km) southwest of the Cornish mainland. Bryher is known for its scenic beauty, tranquil environment, and rich history.

Geography and Landscape

Bryher covers an area of about 1.2 square kilometres (0.46 square miles). The island features rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, and rocky coves. Its landscape is characterised by low-lying hills, heathland, and small patches of woodland. The island's natural environment provides habitats for various bird species and marine life.

Population and Settlement

The population of Bryher is small, typically around 80 residents, with a few scattered settlements and farms. The main settlement is the harbour area, where the island's ferry terminal is located. The community is close-knit, with a focus on sustainable living and conservation.

History and Heritage

Bryher has a history dating back to ancient times, with archaeological evidence of early settlements. The island has been used for farming, fishing, and maritime activities over the centuries. Notable historical sites include the remains of ancient chapels and burial sites. The island's maritime history is also significant, with shipwrecks and lighthouses marking its coastal heritage.

Transport and Accessibility

Bryher is accessible primarily by boat, with regular ferry services connecting it to the mainland and other islands in the Isles of Scilly. There are no roads suitable for cars; transportation within the island is mainly by foot, bicycle, or small vehicles. The island's remote location makes it a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking natural beauty and tranquillity.

Tourism and Activities

Tourism on Bryher is centred around its natural environment, outdoor activities, and historical sites. Visitors enjoy walking, birdwatching, swimming, and exploring the island's beaches and coves. The island also offers accommodation options such as small hotels, cottages, and campsites. Conservation efforts are important to maintain the island's pristine condition.

Conservation and Environment

Bryher is part of the Isles of Scilly Special Area of Conservation, reflecting its ecological importance. The island's environment is protected to preserve its unique flora and fauna. Efforts include habitat management, sustainable tourism practices, and community-led conservation initiatives.
Education
School
The Five Islands School3.35 miles
Carn Gwaval, St Mary`s, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NA
Sennen School30.60 miles
Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7AW
Cape Cornwall School31.82 miles
Cape Cornwall Road, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX
St Levan Primary School31.88 miles
The Bottoms, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6HD
St Just Primary School31.95 miles
Bosorne Road, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JU
Pendeen School33.35 miles
Church Road, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7SE
St Buryan Primary School33.54 miles
Rectory Road, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BB
St Maddern's CofE School, Madron37.08 miles
Bellair Road, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SP
Newlyn School37.19 miles
Carne Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA
Heamoor Community Primary School37.22 miles
Bosvenna Way, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JZ
Mousehole Community Primary School37.25 miles
Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6QQ
Mounts Bay Academy37.31 miles
Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT
Alverton Primary School37.39 miles
Toltuff Crescent, Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD
Trythall Community Primary School37.43 miles
New Mill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8XR
Nancealverne School37.56 miles
Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP
Pensans Primary School37.59 miles
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH
Health
Clinic
Isles Of Scilly Fire Station3.27 miles
St Mary`s, Isles Of Scilly, Isles Of Scilly, TR21 0JY
Nancealverne School37.51 miles
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8TP
Morrab Surgery37.83 miles
2 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EL
Penzance Young Person Contraception Clinic37.87 miles
Impact Centre, 2A Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QW
Cornwall Health For Homeless - Breadline Centre37.99 miles
Breadline Centre, Bread Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2EQ
Cornwall Health For Homeless - Breadline Centre37.99 miles
Bread Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2EQ
The Centre (Surestart)38.02 miles
Penmere Close, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3PE
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Penzance38.05 miles
111 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LE
GP
Dr L A Davies & Partners0.00 miles
The Surgery, Bryher, Isles Of Scilly, Isles of Scilly, TR23 0PR
Dr L A Davies & Partners0.94 miles
Tresco Reading Room, Tresco, Isles Of Scilly, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0PW
Dr L A Davies & Partners3.14 miles
St Martins Reading Room, Highertown, St Martins, Isles Of Scilly, TR25 0QL
Dr L A Davies & Partners3.44 miles
The Health Centre, St. Marys, Isles Of Scilly, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0HE
Dr CLEGG & partners32.11 miles
Cape Cornwall Surgery, St.Just-In-Penwith, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7HH
Pendeen Surgery (Drs CORMIE & Partners)33.40 miles
Boscaswell Downs, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7DN
Dr ARMSTRONG & partner37.12 miles
Methodist Church Hall, Raginnis Hill, Mousehole, Penzance Cornwall, TR19 6SR
Newlyn Surgery37.19 miles
3 New Road, Old Bridge, Newlyn, Newlyn, TR18 5PZ
Dr Wilson & partners37.58 miles
Sunnyside Surgery, Hawkins Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4LT
Alverton Practice37.75 miles
Alverton Practice, 7 Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Rosmellyn Surgery37.75 miles
Rosmellyn Surgery, Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Penalverne Surgery (Drs CORMIE & Partners)37.79 miles
Penalverne Drive, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2RE
Dr ARMSTRONG & partner37.83 miles
Morrab Surgery, 2 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EL
Hospital
St Mary's Hospital3.40 miles
Belmont, St. Mary`s, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall, TR21 0LE
Poltair Hospital37.20 miles
Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SR
West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)37.77 miles
St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2PF
Pharmacy
Isles Of Scilly Pharmacy3.44 miles
King Edward Lane, St Marys, Isles Of Scilly, TR21 0HE
Ramsay Pharmacy32.08 miles
42 Fore Street, St Just In Penwith, Cornwall, TR19 7LJ
Newlyn Pharmacy37.17 miles
5 The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5HH
Day Lewis Pharmacy37.45 miles
16 Holly Terrace, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3EL
Day Lewis Plc37.73 miles
1-2 Alverton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4JH
Morrab Pharmacy37.83 miles
Morrab Surgery, 2 Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4EL
Boots37.85 miles
3 Stewart Buildings, Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QU
Boots37.87 miles
3 Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2QW
Boots38.05 miles
100-102 Market Jew Street, Penzance, TR18 2LE
Leisure
Park
TRESCO (Grade I Listed)0.97 miles
ISLES OF SCILLY2.13 miles
TRENGWAINTON (Grade II* Listed)36.38 miles
PENWITH37.40 miles
MORRAB GARDENS (Grade II Listed)37.88 miles
PRINCESS MAY38.01 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Isles Of Scilly3.11 miles
Isles Of Scilly, TR21 0LL
Costcutter Penzance30.33 miles
First & Last Stores, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7AD
Co-op Penzance32.09 miles
St Just, TR19 7HE
St Just Stores32.10 miles
13 Market Square, Penzance Cornwall TR19 7HE
Costcutter Pendeen33.40 miles
Boscaswell Stores, Pendeen, Cornwall, TR19 7DN
Londis General Stores33.54 miles
St Buryan, Penzance, TR19 6ES
St Buryan Garage33.58 miles
Penzance Road, St Buryan, Penzance Cornwall TR19 6DZ
Co-op Penzance37.17 miles
Newlyn, TR18 5HN
Alverton Stores37.25 miles
7 Lansdowne Place, Penzance Cornwall TR18 4QB
Cornish Convenience Store37.42 miles
Holly Terrace, Heamoor Penzance TR18 3EJ
Lidl Penzance37.54 miles
Western Promenade, Penzance, TR18 4HG
Co-op Penzance37.55 miles
Wherrytown, TR18 4NP
Costcutter Penzance37.58 miles
1 Rock Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JJ
Causewayhead Stores37.92 miles
74 Causewayhead, Penzance Cornwall TR18 2SR
Co-op Penzance37.94 miles
Penzance, Queens Square, TR18 2JJ
Treneere Stores37.94 miles
Treneere Estate, Penzance Cornwall TR18 3PZ
Transport
Airport
Isles of Scilly Tresco Airport1.10 miles
Isles of Scilly St Mary's Airport3.77 miles
Land's End St Just Airport32.09 miles
Bus Stop
Bryher Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing ()0.12 miles
Bryher Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing ()0.12 miles
Bryher Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing ()0.15 miles
Isles of Scilly Tresco Airport ()1.10 miles
Isles of Scilly Tresco Airport ()1.10 miles
Tresco Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing ()1.34 miles
Tresco Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing ()1.34 miles
Tresco Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing ()1.35 miles
St Mary's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Terminal ()2.91 miles
St Mary's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Terminal ()2.92 miles
St Mary's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Terminal ()2.92 miles
St Martin's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing ()3.18 miles
St Martin's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing ()3.18 miles
St Martin's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing ()3.20 miles
Isles of Scilly St Mary's Airport ()3.78 miles
Isles of Scilly St Marys Airport ()3.78 miles
Ferry Port
Bryher Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing0.12 miles
Tresco Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing1.34 miles
St Mary's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Terminal2.92 miles
St Martin's Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing3.18 miles
St Agnes Isles Of Scilly Ferry Landing4.02 miles
Penzance Ferry Terminal38.27 miles
Railway Station
Penzance Rail Station38.20 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TR23 0P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment123
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
FRAMING STUDIO
BRYHER
ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY
TR23 0PR		£200,000
2023-02-03
otherPropertyType
leasehold
SOUTH HILL
BRYHER
ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY
TR23 0PR		£630,000
2017-11-08
otherPropertyType
leasehold
BANK COTTAGE
BRYHER
ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY
TR23 0PR		£1,100,000
2017-05-17
otherPropertyType
leasehold
PINE TREES
BRYHER
ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY
TR23 0PR		£590,000
2017-05-08
detached
leasehold
JENFORD
BRYHER
ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY
TR23 0PR		£440,000
2016-05-25
detached
leasehold
CARNLEIGH
BRYHER
ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY
TR23 0PR		£625,000
2013-10-09
semidetached
leasehold
Sold 2010-10-29   £659,000
Sold 1995-02-10   £100,500
CHAFFORD
BRYHER
ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY
TR23 0PR		£720,000
2011-04-20
detached
leasehold
NORRARD
BRYHER
ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY
TR23 0PR		£80,000
2001-10-15
semidetached
leasehold
GREY COTTAGE
BRYHER
ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY
TR23 0PR		£119,000
1999-11-10
detached
leasehold
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