St Helen's, Isles of Scilly

St Helen's, Isles Of Scilly

Coordinates: 49°58′21″N 6°19′30″W / 49.9725°N 6.3250°W / 49.9725; -6.3250

St Helen's

St Helen's
St Helen's
OS grid reference SV900170

St Helen's (Cornish: Enys Elidius) is one of the fifty or so uninhabited islands in the archipelago of the Isles of Scilly and has an approximate area of 0.20 km². The island is the major part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest and some features have been given the designation of scheduled ancient monument. Access to the island is through chartered or private boat, although there are some season trips throughout the summer. St Helen's is currently managed by the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust.

Read more about St Helen's, Isles Of Scilly:  Geography, Wildlife and Ecology

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