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Islands · South West England

Round Island

Free admission

Round Island — island in the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK.

Round Island, islands in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
4 h–12 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Round Island is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1 km². Part of Isles of Scilly. Wikidata describes it as: "island in the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 49.9785°, -6.3227°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pentle Bay, Merrick and Round Islands 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

Round Island 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) within the Pentle Bay, Merrick and Round Islands SSSI, and is also recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a RAMSAR site.

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Coordinates
49.9785, -6.3227

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Round Island?
Round Island is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
Is Round Island a protected site?
Yes — Round Island is part of the Pentle Bay, Merrick and Round Islands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
Is Round Island free to visit?
Yes, Round Island is free to enter.