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Round cairn 130m north east of Peninnis Head lighthouse, St Mary's

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black Redstart and Mediterranean Gull
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black Redstart, Mediterranean Gull, House Sparrow +90 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Black Redstart, Mediterranean Gull, House Sparrow +90 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Non-biting midges, Gorse Shieldbug, Water Measurer +3 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Peninnis Head and Lighthouse, St Mary's, Scilly

Peninnis Head and Lighthouse, St Mary's, Scilly

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