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Rushy Bay

Cornwall, England

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Rushy Bay and Green Bay are two beautiful beaches located in the Isles of Scilly, an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.

Rushy Bay is a gently sloping beach, characterised by its sandy shoreline and peaceful atmosphere, sheltered from the wind. The beach is predominantly sandy, with interesting rock pools located at the west end, making it an ideal spot for exploration and relaxation.

Green Bay, situated near Hugh Town, faces Tresco across the New Grimsby Sound. This sandy beach boasts clear and calm waters, making it perfect for water activities such as launching kayaks and rowing boats. The bay also offers safe anchorage for yachts and is a popular spot for snorkelling and diving. Visitors can hire small boats from Bennett's boat yard to explore the surrounding waters.

Rushy Bay is on the Isles Of Scilly Heritage Coast.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 27 October

Today
Chance of rain 43%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 29mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 10%
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 21mph

The tide at Rushy Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:19 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:13 PM.

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Location: The Town

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SV874150

Coordinates: 49°57'14"N 6°21'30"W

Mapcode: GBR BXPT.28V

What 3 Words: ruby.retiring.publisher

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: England

Local Authority: Isles of Scilly

Parish: Bryher

Nearest postcode: TR23 0PR

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