This, is an island of contrasts.

In spring, there is a profusion of colour with wild flowers - daffodils and narcissi in every hedgerow and field corner. In autumn, many migratory birds use Bryher as a resting place and gales frequently lash the western coast making Hell Bay an awe-inspiring sight. The east coast overlooks the sheltered waters of the channel between Bryher and Tresco. This is where both quays are situated, including the one built by Anneka Rice as part of the "Challenge Anneka" series on BBC television.

At the northern tip, dramatic rock formations sharply punctuate the heathland of Shipman Head Downs, whilst at the southern-most point the small, but beautiful beach known as Rushy Bay looks out towards the uninhabited island of Samson. One of the best views in all the islands can be found at the top of Watch Hill where islanders many years ago no doubt kept watch for ships in distress or requiring a pilot to guide them up the South Western Approaches often using the Bryher gig `Czar´ which can still be seen racing in the summer, over 120 years after she was built.

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