The odd side of United Kingdom.

Evidence-backed unusual places in United Kingdom, grouped with maps, original sources and useful geographic context. These are crawlable research records, not an indiscriminate directory: reports without enough depth remain available for exploration but are excluded from search indexing.

PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Shingles Bank Wreck NW68

England, United Kingdom

Shingles Bank Wreck NW68 is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 1.768 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Shingles Bank Wreck NW96

England, United Kingdom

Shingles Bank Wreck NW96 is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.786 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

Mortar Wreck

England, United Kingdom

Mortar Wreck is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.786 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

The South West Coast Path runs the entire 22-mile stretch of the geopark coastline taking in Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Cockington Country Park, woodlands, and farmland.Torre Abbey

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

Explore Holyhead’s geological trail from the Fish Dock to Breakwater Quarry, where ancient rocks meet historic stone-built structures across the town.Walk the 200 km Anglesey Coastal Footpat

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

Take a fishing trip on Strangford Lough, renowned for its salmon, sea trout, and pollock, or try your luck from the shore at one of many scenic spots throughout the geopark.Explore Murlough

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark

GB,IE

The geopark contains a particularly high concentration of archaeological features, some dating back to Neolithic times. The Burren Forest in west Cavan offers striking examples of prehistori

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Black country UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

Visit the Red House Glass Cone, one of the UK’s last surviving glassmaking cones, now a visitor centre showcasing the region’s glassmaking heritage.Explore Bumble Hole and Warrens Hall, a hi

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

Herberts Quarry is a training ground for university students in geological mapping and research on alkaline pollution effects in Devonian and Carboniferous rocks.Cribarth, a striking ridge i

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

North Pennines AONB UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

A sanctuary for breeding wading birds, the geopark is the most important area in the English uplands for these iconic species.The North Pennines contains 27% of England’s blanket bog—an esse

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

North West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

The steep limestone cliffs of Stronchrubie and Knockan certainly command attention.Crafted by glaciation and rainfall, underground water systems and caves such as Ben More Assynt’s unique fo

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

Visit the Eshaness Lighthouse, a beacon of history and a gateway to breathtaking panoramic vistas.Walk across the tombolo to St Ninian’s Isle, home to one of the most spectacular beaches in

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Arran UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

Visit Hutton’s Unconformity, where James Hutton’s 1787 observations showed that the Earth was far older than previously believed—revealed in the striking meeting point between vertical schis

Map, evidence and context →REPORTEDLY HAUNTED PLACE · Reported hauntings and folklore

50 Berkeley Square

United Kingdom

townhouse in the City of Westminster, London, England, UK

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

RMS Moldavia

Location recorded in Wikidata

1903 steamship converted to armed merchant cruiser

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

MV Craigantlet

United Kingdom

container ship wrecked in southwestern Scotland 1982

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS Formidable

Location recorded in Wikidata

1898 Formidable-class pre-dreadnought battleship

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS Foylebank

Location recorded in Wikidata

1930 cargo ship converted to anti-aircraft role

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS Hood

Location recorded in Wikidata

1891 Royal Sovereign-class pre-dreadnought battleship

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS Royal Oak

United Kingdom

1914 Revenge-class super-dreadnought battleship

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

Grace Dieu

United Kingdom

1418 English warship, destroyed by fire in 1439

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

Blessing of Burntisland

United Kingdom

Shipwreck off the Scottish Coast, imported from Canmore Nov 2020

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

Wreck at Westward Ho!

United Kingdom

shipwreck near Westward Ho!, Devon, England, UK

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

Wreck off Northam Burrows

United Kingdom

shipwreck near Westward Ho!, Devon, England, UK

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

Wooden Wreck on Camber Sands

United Kingdom

shipwreck in Camber, East Sussex, England, UK

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS Vanguard

United Kingdom

1909 St. Vincent-class dreadnought battleship

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

SS Irma

Location recorded in Wikidata

Norwegian merchant ship sunk in controversial circumstances in 1944

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

SS Otway

United Kingdom

1908 liner converted to armed merchant cruiser

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

Hollandia

Location recorded in Wikidata

ship of the Dutch East India Company, wrecked in 1743 on her maiden voyage

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS Empress of India

Location recorded in Wikidata

1891 Royal Sovereign-class pre-dreadnought battleship

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS King Edward VII

United Kingdom

1903 King Edward VII-class pre-dreadnought battleship

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

El Gran Grifón

Location recorded in Wikidata

flagship of the Spanish Armada's supply squadron

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

Ruby [Possibly]

United Kingdom

shipwreck off the Scottish Coast, imported from Canmore Nov 2020

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

Express

United Kingdom

shipwreck off the Scottish Coast, imported from Canmore Nov 2020

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

SS Faith

United Kingdom

shipwreck near the Isle of Wight, England, UK

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS Colossus

United Kingdom

1787 Courageux-class third-rate ship of the line

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS Cumberland

United Kingdom

1842 Cumberland-class third-rate ship of the line

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

HMS Port Napier

United Kingdom

1940 minelayer destroyed in Loch Alsh, Scotland, by an explosion following an engine room fire

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Northey Island

United Kingdom

island in the estuary of the River Blackwater, Essex

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Osea Island

United Kingdom

island in the estuary of the River Blackwater, Essex, East England

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

St Mary's Island

United Kingdom

island in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Sully Island

United Kingdom

small tidal island off the northern coast of the Bristol Channel near Cardiff

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Uyea

United Kingdom

an uninhabited tidal island located to the northwest of Mainland, Shetland

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

West Head of Papa

United Kingdom

small tidal island off Papa in Shetland, and is one of the Scalloway Islands

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Calbha Mor

United Kingdom

tidal islet in Eddrachillis Bay, Sutherland, Scotland

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Lampay

United Kingdom

uninhabited tidal island in Loch Dunvegan, off the northwest coast of the Isle of Skye in Scotland

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Worm's Head

United Kingdom

headland and tidal island in City and County of Swansea, Wales

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Eilean na Cille

United Kingdom

island of the Outer Hebrides connected to Grimsay (South) by a causeway

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Asparagus Island

United Kingdom

small tidal island on the eastern side of Mount's Bay, within the parish of Mullion, Cornwall

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Samalaman Island

United Kingdom

tidal island in the Sound of Arisaig, Moidart, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Toll's Island

United Kingdom

tidal island in Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Eilean Ghreasamuill

United Kingdom

small tidal island off the west coast of Tiree, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Eilean an Fhèidh

United Kingdom

island in Loch Sunart, Ardnamurchan, Highland, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Green Skerry

United Kingdom

tidal island on North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Eilean nam Maidean

United Kingdom

tidal island on Gunna, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Eilean Frachlan

United Kingdom

tidal island on Gunna, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Soy Gunna

United Kingdom

tidal island on Gunna, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Sgeur nan Caorach

United Kingdom

tidal island on Gunna, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Eilean Mhùrain

United Kingdom

tidal island on Gunna, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Eilean Gamhna

United Kingdom

tidal island on Gunna, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Eilean Donan

United Kingdom

small tidal island in the western Highlands of Scotland

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Torsa

United Kingdom

one of the Slate Islands in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Soay Beag

United Kingdom

small, uninhabited tidal island in West Loch Tarbert, between the northern and southern parts of Harris

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Isle Ristol

United Kingdom

innermost of the Summer Isles in Highland, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Oronsay

United Kingdom

small tidal island south of Colonsay in the Scottish Inner Hebrides

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Spurn

United Kingdom

narrow sand tidal island located off the tip of the coast of the East Riding of Yorkshire

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Gugh

United Kingdom

tidal island in the Isles of Scilly, in Cornwall, England, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Brough of Birsay

United Kingdom

an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Baleshare

United Kingdom

flat tidal island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Island Davaar

United Kingdom

island at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch off the east coast of Kintyre, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Grimsay

United Kingdom

tidal island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, northeast of Benbecula

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Helliar Holm

United Kingdom

uninhabited tidal island off the coast of Shapinsay in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Black Holm

United Kingdom

small tidal island in the Orkney Islands, near Copinsay to the west of Corn Holm

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Kili Holm

United Kingdom

tidal island in the Orkney Islands, linked to Egilsay

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Hilbre Island

United Kingdom

island at the mouth of the estuary of the River Dee, England

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Sanday

United Kingdom

tidal island in Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Cramond Island

United Kingdom

tidal island in the Firth of Forth in eastern Scotland

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Huney

United Kingdom

uninhabited tidal island due east of the island of Unst in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Island of Danna

United Kingdom

inhabited tidal island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Oldany Island

United Kingdom

island in Assynt, Sutherland, north-west Scotland

Map, evidence and context →