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Aire Point
Image 2011268
Latitude 50.094 deg N
Longitude 5.695 deg W
The north end of Sennen Cove, Gwynver beach seen from
Aire Point. Gwynver and Sennen Cove beaches are famous for
surfing. Single straight waves, fifty metres apart and
a kilometre or more wide sweep in from the Atlantic.
Armed Knight, Land's End
Image 2011661
Latitude 50.065 deg N
Longitude 5.714 deg W
This magnificent rock island is known as Armed Knight. 2 km further west are the Longships rocks and
lighthouse. The 3 rock groups, from left to right are
named Tal-y-Maen, Carn Bras and Meinek.
Atlantic Wave
Image 2012778
Latitude 50.159 deg N
Longitude 5.676 deg W
It is estimated that the World's oceans contain about
a billion cubic km of water. This is 18 times the volume of
all the land above sea level.
Bass Point
Image 2013667
Latitude 49.963 deg N
Longitude 5.186 deg W
This is the view looking east over Bass Point toward Cadgwith
and Black Head. In 1901 radio transmissions from the Isle of Wight
were received here at a distance of 300km. This experiment by Marconi
set a new distance record for radio communication.
Baulk Head
Image 2011782
Latitude 50.050 deg N
Longitude 5.280 deg W
A small sandy cove at Baulk Head.
Baulk Head to Porthleven
Image 2011781
Latitude 50.053 deg N
Longitude 5.278 deg W
This view from Baulk Head looking North West shows the entire length of Gunwalloe Beach and Porthleven Sands stretching 4.5 km to the town of Porthleven.
Bessy's Cove
Image 2011833
Latitude 50.100 deg N
Longitude 5.417 deg W
Bessy's Cove is one of several beautiful coves in the area known as Prussia Cove.
Bessy's Cove was named after Bessy Bussow who sold "duty free" alcohol from a
house next to the cove.
Boscawen Cliff
Image 2011976
Latitude 50.050 deg N
Longitude 5.587 deg W
This view from Boscawen Point looking east shows the tater Du Lighthouse
at about 1 km distance.
Bosigran Cliff
Image 2011173
Latitude 50.175 deg N
Longitude 5.619 deg W
Rock climbers at Bosigran Cliff. The granite cliff is near
vertical for around 50 metres and then slopes less steeply, reaching
a height of 100 metres above sea level at the coastal path.
Botallack Head
Image 2011283
Latitude 50.140 deg N
Longitude 5.692 deg W
This view looking north shows Botallack Head and the
Crowns Engine Houses of the Botallack mine. In the early
nineteenth century this tin and copper mine was one of
Cornwall's most successful.
Botallack Rock Arch
Image 2012974
Latitude 50.149 deg N
Longitude 5.691 deg W
This is the view from Botallack Head looking north across
Stamps an Jowl Zawn to a natural rock arch in the sea.
Botallack Tin Mine
Image 2011284
Latitude 50.143 deg N
Longitude 5.692 deg W
This view shows the Crowns Engine Houses of the Botallack
mine. The workings of this once successful tin and
copper mine extend for some distance under the sea.
In the highest mining levels the noise of heaving seas
washing over the seabed could be heard by the miners.
Brisons Rocks
Image 2011713
Latitude 50.120 deg N
Longitude 5.701 deg W
From Porth Nanven the Brisons rocks can be seen at
a distance of 1.5 km. The rocks are just 1 km south west
of Cape Cornwall and are the site of past shipwrecks. Every
July a local swimming event sees about 25 people sail out
to the Brisons to swim back to Priest Cove just south of
Cape Cornwall.
Cadgwith
Image 2011898
Latitude 49.985 deg N
Longitude 5.180 deg W
Cadgwith is a small fishing village with attractive thatched cottages in a
narrow valley. This view shows the two small shingle beaches from the South. The far beach is used by the active fleet of small fishing boats.
Cadgwith Fishing Fleet
Image 2011906
Latitude 49.988 deg N
Longitude 5.176 deg W
The beach at Cadgwith with its fleet of
small fishing craft. The boats go out every day for crab, lobster, mackerel, shark and mullet.
The turquoise and white craft FH706 has just arrived with a catch of lobsters and is being
slowly winched up the beach by a steel cable from a powerful electric winch.
Cape Cornwall North
Image 2011282
Latitude 50.133 deg N
Longitude 5.702 deg W
This is the view south from Kenidjack Castle over Porthledden
Cove to Cape Cornwall. Behind the Cape you can see the massive
Brisons Rocks and on the left of the picture, the Longships
lighthouse at 8 km distance.
Cape Cornwall South
Image 2011258
Latitude 50.124 deg N
Longitude 5.704 deg W
This is the view to Cape Cornwall from the 100m high Carn
Gloose. Cape Cornwall was once thought to be the most
westerly point in England and is arguably as
magnificent a site as Land's End, the true westerly
extreme.
Carn Barra to Land's End
Image 2011213
Latitude 50.043 deg N
Longitude 5.688 deg W
This is the view looking north west from Carn Barra over
Pendower Coves and Mill Bay to Land's End. The tourist buildings
at Land's End are on the skyline and the Longships lighthouse
is on the extreme left.
Carn Du
Image 2010886
Latitude 50.059 deg N
Longitude 5.552 deg W
The hard rocks of Carn Du headland stand out against the clear
sea. This view is taken from the coastal footpath
between Lamorna and Mousehole.
Carn Galver to Pendeen
Image 2011156
Latitude 50.170 deg N
Longitude 5.606 deg W
This view from Carn Galver shows the small hamlet of
Rosemergy and the coastline west to Pendeen Watch.
The 3 large rocks off Pendeen are known as the Wra
or Three Stone Oar. In the foreground by the
road are the ruins of the pumping and winding houses
of the disused Carn Galver mine.
Carn Galver to the Scilly Isles
Image 2011159
Latitude 50.168 deg N
Longitude 5.603 deg W
This view looking south west from the 230 metre height of
Carn Galver shows the village of Pendeen and on the
horizon at 55 km distance, the Scilly Isles. Above Pendeen
church is the higher ground of St Mary's island and further right
the islands of Tresco and St Martin's.
Carn Naun Point
Image 2011378
Latitude 50.213 deg N
Longitude 5.535 deg W
This view looking east shows a pleasant stretch of the coastal
path as it winds up to Carn Naun Point. The nearby headland is
Pen Enys point and Godrevy lighthouse can be seen at 10 km distance.
To the left of the lighthouse you can just see the high ground
of St Agnes Head at 26 km distance.
Carrick Roads
Image 2011495
Latitude 50.152 deg N
Longitude 5.049 deg W
This panorama of Carrick Roads is centred on Falmouth dry docks
at Pendennis Point. From left to right one can see Penryn,
Flushing, Trefusis Point, the Fal Estuary, St Mawes Castle
and the Percuil River Estuary.
Causeway to St Michael's Mount
Image 2020043
Latitude 50.120 deg N
Longitude 5.474 deg W
A string of visitors walks to St Michael's Mount
over the granite block causeway. Stay on the Island a little too
long and you will need to take a boat or the amphibious
transport to return to the mainland.
Chapel Street, Penzance
Image 2011635
Latitude 50.116 deg N
Longitude 5.536 deg W
Chapel Street runs from Penzance town centre down to St Mary's
Church and Penzance harbour.
Church Street, Newlyn
Image 2011562
Latitude 50.099 deg N
Longitude 5.550 deg W
Most of the old streets in Newlyn are open to narrow motorised
traffic that's capable of climbing the steep gradients. Church
street, however, has sensible steps and a handrail, so no
smoky vehicles here.
Chysauster Iron Age Village
Image 2013848
Latitude 50.162 deg N
Longitude 5.539 deg W
The view south to Penzance from Chysauster Iron Age village. The
village comprises nine oval houses that were occupied
until and during the Roman occupation of Britain.
Cornwall Coastal Path at Lamorna
Image 2010883
Latitude 50.062 deg N
Longitude 5.555 deg W
This is one of the best parts of the excellent Cornwall
coastal path. Seen here in late April the wild flowers
are everywhere you walk. The grey whippet is called
Shadow.
Cornwall from Orbit
Image 1010079
Latitude 50.056 deg N
Longitude 5.430 deg W
This Landsat satellite image covers much of the area shown
on the main maps. The originals of these false colour images
resolve objects as small as roads for much of the globe. On these
reduced resolution copies you can still see several of the
small harbours and sandy beaches around the coast.
Coverack
Image 2011914
Latitude 50.021 deg N
Longitude 5.094 deg W
Coverack harbour wall is 300 years old and contains some interesting
local stone, including serpentine. The Coverack lifeboat rescued many
from the Manacles, a large area of jagged rocks 1 km offshore
to the North of Coverack.
Cribba Head to Tater Du
Image 2011194
Latitude 50.043 deg N
Longitude 5.628 deg W
This is the view looking east from Cribba head over
Penberth Cove to Merthen Point, St Loy's Cove, Boscawen
Point and the Tater Du lighthouse. The light patch
on the distant headland is Porthleven, 23 km distant
across Mount's Bay. In July the Cornish
heather is in flower over much of the peninsular.
Crowns Engine Houses
Image 2012980
Latitude 50.146 deg N
Longitude 5.693 deg W
This is the view from behind the lower of the Crowns
Engine Houses looking south along the coast toward Botallack,
Kenidjack Castle and Cape Cornwall.
Cudden Point
Image 2011858
Latitude 50.098 deg N
Longitude 5.426 deg W
This view shows the east side of Cudden Point, a dramatic granite
promontory jutting into Mount's Bay.
Cudden Point to Marazion
Image 2011860
Latitude 50.102 deg N
Longitude 5.428 deg W
This view looking north east from Cudden Point shows Stackhouse
Cove, then Perran Sands ending in Basore Point and the thin line
of rocks stretching into the sea known as The Greeb. Beyond this
is St Michael's Mount and the town of Marazion.
Cudden Point to Porthleven
Image 2012054
Latitude 50.100 deg N
Longitude 5.423 deg W
This view looking east from Cudden Point shows Piskies Cove, Hoe Point,
Praa Sands, Rinsey Head, and the last headland is Trawavas Head. Just
beyond Trawavas Head is the town of Porthleven at 8 km distance.
Dr Syntax's Head, Land's End
Image 2011649
Latitude 50.068 deg N
Longitude 5.716 deg W
The columnar granite rock of Dr Syntax's Head. Land's End is
the most westerly point of the English mainland and the
closest to the North American continent.
Duck Street, Mousehole
Image 2010294
Latitude 50.082 deg N
Longitude 5.538 deg W
Duck Street is one of the many narrow ways between the old
houses of Mousehole. It's not unknown for ankle deep water
to take this route into the harbour when it rains hard. So
that's OK for ducks then.
East Quay, Hayle
Image 2011684
Latitude 50.186 deg N
Longitude 5.423 deg W
This is a view of East Quay, Hayle looking north west from
a point close to the Hayle railway viaduct. Over the dunes
at Hayle Towans you can see St Ives town at 5 km distance.
Enys Dodnan, Land's End
Image 2011664
Latitude 50.062 deg N
Longitude 5.713 deg W
The nearest island with the spectacular rock arch is known
as Enys Dodnan. Behind this is the steep rock island called
Armed Knight, then 2 km out to sea the Longships light house.
To the right of Armed Knight just 1 km out are the pair
of low rocks known as Kettle's Bottom.
Falmouth Dry Docks
Image 2011501
Latitude 50.152 deg N
Longitude 5.054 deg W
A large tanker undergoing repairs at Falmouth dry docks.
Across the river, Trefusis Point and the village of Flushing
can be seen. The Fal estuary is at the extreme right.
Flooded Causeway
Image 2010664
Latitude 50.122 deg N
Longitude 5.474 deg W
The granite causeway can be seen stretching off towards St
Michael's Mount.
At this state of the tide you must take the boat if you wish to
visit the island but with luck you may take a gentle stroll to
return. My dog, on the other hand, rarely does anything slowly.
Godrevy Island
Image 2011689
Latitude 50.238 deg N
Longitude 5.396 deg W
Godrevy Island seen from Godrevy Point. Like so many lighthouses
this one was built when public outcry followed large
loss of life in a shipwreck. The lighthouse first shone
in 1859 but hasn't been manned since 1930. The dark rectangle
to the left of the tower is the solar array power source.
Goonhilly Earth Station
Image 2011133
Latitude 50.055 deg N
Longitude 5.192 deg W
This extreme telephoto picture of the BT Goonhilly Downs
Satellite Earth Station was taken from Newlyn at 27.5 km
distance across Mount's Bay. The large wind turbine is actually about 2 km east of the satellite dishes.
Gwennap Head
Image 2011211
Latitude 50.035 deg N
Longitude 5.679 deg W
This is a view from Gwennap Head looking north west over the steep
granite cliffs to the Longships Lighthouse off Land's End.
Hayle Sands
Image 2011686
Latitude 50.233 deg N
Longitude 5.391 deg W
This is an early morning view of Hayle Sands stretching
6 km round to Carbis Bay. When the wind gets up this is a
good site for land sailing.
Helford
Image 2011929
Latitude 50.090 deg N
Longitude 5.137 deg W
This is the view from the middle of the ford in
Helford village looking due North. Attractive cottages
border the creek, shown here at low tide. The Helford River
is just out of sight behind the trees on the right hand bank.
Helford River, Treath
Image 2011926
Latitude 50.092 deg N
Longitude 5.128 deg W
This view from Treath looks due North over the
Helford River to Helford Passage.
Hor Point
Image 2011375
Latitude 50.217 deg N
Longitude 5.507 deg W
This is the view from Hor point looking west to Pen Enys Point.
Typical of this section of the coast, there is much evidence
of fine sand under the clear water but few sandy beaches.
Housel Bay
Image 2013665
Latitude 49.961 deg N
Longitude 5.190 deg W
A small secluded sandy beach at the east end of
Housel Bay is enclosed by steep cliffs. This view
looking west over the bay towards Lizard Point
shows the Lizard lighthouse and the typical small
Cornish fields with livestock.
Housel Bay Hotel
Image 2013663
Latitude 49.962 deg N
Longitude 5.196 deg W
Behind a small sandy cove at Housel Bay this 3 star
hotel with its neat gardens is England's most southerly
mainland hotel. The Cornish coastal path runs through the grounds.
The Lizard peninsular contains the only part
of mainland Britain south of latitude 50 degrees.
Irish Lady, Land's End
Image 2011271
Latitude 50.075 deg N
Longitude 5.709 deg W
View to Dr Syntax's Head, Land's End from Mayon Cliff. The rock
in the foreground is called Irish Lady, presumably because
it looks like an Irish lady.
Kennack Sands
Image 2011910
Latitude 50.004 deg N
Longitude 5.163 deg W
This view from Thorny Cliff looking East shows Kennack Sands
backed by Eastern Cliff. The beach is popular with surfers
although rather unsuitable for beginners.
Kenneggy Sands
Image 2011841
Latitude 50.102 deg N
Longitude 5.413 deg W
This view from Kenneggy Sands looking east shows King's Cove at the
end of the beach and the Enys (island). This excellent sandy beach
has difficult access but the south facing cliff traps the sun
and warms the air.
Kenneggy Sands to Hoe Point
Image 2012056
Latitude 50.103 deg N
Longitude 5.409 deg W
This view looking south east from the eastern end of Kenneggy Sands
shows Hoe Point. In the distance are the headlands Rinsey Head and
Trewavas Head. Beyond that you can just see Porthleven Sands.
Kite Surfing
Image 2010719
Latitude 50.128 deg N
Longitude 5.501 deg W
Kite surfing can often be seen here at Long Rock. The land is low
lying between Marazion and Long Rock and there is often
a good breeze across the beach. As with wave surfing the
enthusiasts aren't too troubled by a spot of dull weather.
Kynance Cliff
Image 2014001
Latitude 49.975 deg N
Longitude 5.245 deg W
This is the view looking north west from Kynance Cliff. The prominent rock headland is called The Horse. In the distance Vellan Head and Predannack Head can be seen. Mullion Cove is just out of sight over the headland.
Kynance Cove Beach
Image 2011480
Latitude 49.974 deg N
Longitude 5.230 deg W
Kynance Cove, with its turquoise water, white sand and
dramatic rock islands is one of the most painted and
photographed places in Cornwall.
Kynance Cove Islands
Image 2011477
Latitude 49.975 deg N
Longitude 5.226 deg W
Kynance Cove is renowned for its spectacular islands and clear
water over white sand. The Bellows, Asparagus Island, Gull
Rock and Steeple are the most prominent. These cliffs
are dangerous, however, and a number of tourists have
fallen to their deaths here.
Kynance Cove Rocks
Image 2013683
Latitude 49.974 deg N
Longitude 5.235 deg W
This view from Kynance Cove beach towards Lizard Point illustrates
the attractive bedrock found in this area. The rock is Lizardite,
a hard dark rock veined with green, red and white. Lizardite
is a non-asbestos form of serpentine rock (Magnesium Iron
Silicate Hydroxide).
Lamorna to Tater Du
Image 2010436
Latitude 50.060 deg N
Longitude 5.559 deg W
This view is across Lamorna Cove to the Tater Du lighthouse
2 km further west. Lamorna has a single
quay giving only partial protection from the waves.
A disused granite quarry towers above. Stones were once
shipped to Plymouth and London.
Land's End
Image 2011675
Latitude 50.060 deg N
Longitude 5.709 deg W
A large Atlantic wave breaks with a sound like thunder.
Try to cross this sea in an open boat and you may find
a few tonnes of water fall in your lap. Perhaps that's why
the lighthouse has a helicopter pad on the roof.
Lanyon Quoit
Image 2010921
Latitude 50.147 deg N
Longitude 5.599 deg W
Lanyon Quoit is probably the best known of the many
standing stones in this part of the country. Prior to a
collapse and subsequent repair in 1815 there were 4 uprights
supporting the 13 tonne capstone. The high rock outcrop
in the distance is Carn Galver.
Lelant Saltings
Image 2011681
Latitude 50.175 deg N
Longitude 5.435 deg W
This is the view from The Causeway (B3301) between St Erth
and Hayle looking north along the river Hayle. In the
distance you can see the point where the river crosses
the dunes at Hayle Towans and then flows over Hayle Sands
to enter Carbis Bay.
Levant Engine House
Image 2011057
Latitude 50.152 deg N
Longitude 5.686 deg W
An ancient beam engine still operates in this
engine house thanks to extensive restoration and rebuilding
by the National Trust and the Trevithick Society. The Levant
Mine was famous for rich
undersea deposits of tin and copper and was active from
the end of the eighteenth century until 1930.
Lion Rock
Image 2011478
Latitude 49.972 deg N
Longitude 5.223 deg W
This is the view south from Kynance Cove and shows the
magnificent Lion Rock and the coastline stretching down
to Lizard Point. The hard insoluble rock allows clear
water which appears turquoise over the areas of light
sand on the seabed.
Lizard Point
Image 2011490
Latitude 49.956 deg N
Longitude 5.208 deg W
This is the view looking east from Lizard Point, the
most southerly point on the British mainland.
Considerable shipping traffic passes this point en route
between the English Channel and the Atlantic.
Loe Bar
Image 2011755
Latitude 50.066 deg N
Longitude 5.287 deg W
Loe Bar formed in the 13th Century and traps a large fresh water lake, The Loe, which is fed by the river Cober. The large west facing sand bar is reinforced continually by the powerful atlantic waves breaking on its seaward side.
Loe Bar to Porthleven
Image 2011766
Latitude 50.071 deg N
Longitude 5.299 deg W
This telephoto picture shows the view from Loe Bar along Porthleven sands to Porthleven town. In times of bad weather, the waves breaking on this west facing beach can be dramatic.
Maen Dower
Image 2012183
Latitude 50.104 deg N
Longitude 5.696 deg W
This is the view from Maen Dower looking north to Cape Cornwall.
The high ground at Carn Gloose can be seen behind Gribba Point.
Cape Cornwall with its large engine house chimney is 2.5 km distant.
Market Jew Street Penzance
Image 2010227
Latitude 50.119 deg N
Longitude 5.537 deg W
Penzance's main shopping street is open for two way traffic
but reduces to one lane as it passes the columns of the Lloyds
building. The statue above the traffic light is of the
physicist Sir Humphrey Davy, born here in 1778 and best
remembered for his invention of the miners' safety lamp
- the Davy lamp.
Megiliggar Rocks
Image 2012077
Latitude 50.091 deg N
Longitude 5.344 deg W
The striking white stripes of the Megiliggar Rocks are due to sheets of pegmatite
and aplite rock which outcrop here. Porthleven town and sands can be seen 2.5 km to the
south east. Above the town you can see the satellite dishes and
wind farm on Goonhilly Downs.
Merry Maidens Stone Circle
Image 2010682
Latitude 50.063 deg N
Longitude 5.588 deg W
This megalithic site comprises nineteen
stones, each about a metre high in a 24 metre
diameter perfect circle. The stones are
said to represent maidens who were turned into stone
for dancing on the Sabbath.
Merthen point
Image 2011966
Latitude 50.048 deg N
Longitude 5.610 deg W
This is the view from Trevedran Cliff looking east to Merthen Point. In the distance
you can just see the coastline stretching down to The Lizard.
Mill Bay
Image 2012154
Latitude 50.053 deg N
Longitude 5.693 deg W
This interesting rock cleft and sea cave is at Nanjizal, also
known as Mill Bay. These delightful sandy rock pools are at the
east end of the sandy beach. Sand comes and goes at many of West
Cornwall's small coves, so after the next storm this corner may look
quite different.
Mount's Bay
Image 2012843
Latitude 50.102 deg N
Longitude 5.552 deg W
This view from above Newlyn harbour shows Mount's Bay on a calm
October morning. The ocean-going tug is ready to assist
ships in distress around the coast. The building adjoining
the south pier lighthouse is Newlyn tidal observatory where
UK mean sea level was defined.
Mousehole
Image 2010598
Latitude 50.079 deg N
Longitude 5.531 deg W
A view of the old south end of the harbour and a 200 degree
panorama taken from the harbour entrance showing most of the
village. The original composite bitmap for the panorama is
50 Mbyte in size and would take several hours to send via
a 56k modem.
Mousehole Bathing Pool
Image 2012836
Latitude 50.085 deg N
Longitude 5.533 deg W
This is the view from Mousehole bathing pool across Mount's Bay to
St Michael's Mount. Interesting weather for hikers, brilliant
sunshine interspersed with violent hailstorms.
Mousehole Christmas Lights
Image 2010451
Latitude 50.079 deg N
Longitude 5.535 deg W
Every Christmas for nearly 40 years Mousehole villagers have
decorated their houses and harbour with Christmas lights to
welcome visitors and raise money for charity. They are
switched on from mid December until the end of the first week
of the New Year from 5pm until midnight
Mousehole Harbour
Image 2010711
Latitude 50.082 deg N
Longitude 5.534 deg W
A view of the harbour from the north side. Unlike busier
commercial harbours, Mousehole has clean yellow sand
unpolluted by discharges from boats. Children of residents
and visitors alike can be seen building sand castles and
paddling in the clear water all the summer months.
Mousehole Harbour
Image 2010357
Latitude 50.079 deg N
Longitude 5.539 deg W
The heavy wood beams across the harbour mouth keep
out heavy seas during the winter months. It's early December
and a few Christmas lights are already in place.
Mousehole Seagull
Image 2010347
Latitude 50.082 deg N
Longitude 5.530 deg W
Seagulls have little fear of people in this part of Cornwall.
This one is still a juvenile but is quite happy to stand and
have its picture taken. Feeding seagulls is considered an
anti-social pastime here, they will already steal a sandwich or
pasty out of your hand, given half a chance.
Mulheim Crushed
Image 2013083
Latitude 50.072 deg N
Longitude 5.709 deg W
May 2004, the remains of the RMS Mulheim. The vessel has been
crushed flat against the cliffs by a year of
Atlantic waves. The adjacent image shows the wreck
one year earlier.
Mullion Cove
Image 2010994
Latitude 50.017 deg N
Longitude 5.258 deg W
Mullion Cove with its dramatic rocks and numerous islands
is shown from the cliff top above the harbour. Mullion
Island, one of the largest islands on this coast is
partly shown at the right of the image. This rugged coastline
with its numerous caves has a history of smuggling and
shipwrecks.
Mullion Harbour
Image 2011000
Latitude 50.014 deg N
Longitude 5.261 deg W
Mullion harbour was completed in 1895 and is still a
working fishing harbour. These dramatic rocks have
resulted in many shipwrecks in past centuries and there
was a lifeboat station here prior to 1910. Mullion has
a long history of smuggling.
Mullion to Porthleven
Image 2010997
Latitude 50.021 deg N
Longitude 5.257 deg W
This view looking north from the cliffs above Mullion
shows the nearby headland of Poldhu Point and behind that
Halzephron Cliffs. The light area immediately to the left
of Halzephron is the high sea wall at Porthleven. Tregonning
Hill can be seen behind Porthleven at a distance of 14km.
Mussel Point
Image 2011390
Latitude 50.207 deg N
Longitude 5.554 deg W
This is the view looking south west from Mussel Point across
Wicca Pool (the bay) to Carn Porth headland and on to
Zennor Head. The high ground seen over the top
of Zennor Head is the 230 metre high Carn Galver at
5.5 km distance.
Navax Point
Image 2011692
Latitude 50.238 deg N
Longitude 5.361 deg W
A view looking west from Hell's Mouth to Navax Point.
There have been quite a few sightings of grey seals here in
recent years.
Newlyn Harbour
Image 2011566
Latitude 50.102 deg N
Longitude 5.547 deg W
In the foreground is Newlyn Old Quay, believed to be
the last port of call of the Mayflower
on 16 August 1620. The large outer harbour is home to
the second largest fishing fleet in the UK, mainly ocean going
beam trawlers, but also long liners, crabbers, to the small open
boats at the Old Quay.
Newlyn Trawler
Image 2011639
Latitude 50.105 deg N
Longitude 5.552 deg W
This view over the rooftops of Newlyn shows a beam trawler
returning to the busy fishing harbour. Across Mount's
Bay the sharp headland of Cudden Point is just left of centre
and to the right, the familiar light coloured sea wall of
Porthleven.
Newlyn to Penlee Point
Image 2011085
Latitude 50.105 deg N
Longitude 5.544 deg W
The lighthouse at the end of Newlyn's south pier
is the site of the OS tidal observatory. Measurements here
defined mean sea level for the UK. At right the large, disused
Penlee quarry can be seen. On the headland is the slip
of the Penlee lifeboat which was lost with all hands on the
night of 19 Dec 1981.
Pedn Vounder Beach
Image 2011196
Latitude 50.043 deg N
Longitude 5.639 deg W
Several small beaches are uncovered at low tide
between Porthcurno main beach and Logan Rock. View the swimmers
in the large image to see how clear the water is here.
Sheltered by the warm granite cliff in the afternoon sun,
perhaps one of the best places to swim in Britain.
Pen Enys Point
Image 2011377
Latitude 50.213 deg N
Longitude 5.522 deg W
This view shows Polgassick Cove and Pen Enys Point. It is
difficult to get down to the water's edge along much of
this section of the coast.
Penberth Cove
Image 2011956
Latitude 50.049 deg N
Longitude 5.624 deg W
Penberth Cove seen from the coastal path to the north east. The small but active fishing fleet can be seen at the centre of the picture. The river enters the sea on this side of the stone slipway.
Penberth Fishing Cove
Image 2011192
Latitude 50.046 deg N
Longitude 5.625 deg W
Fishermen still put to sea in open boats from this
beautiful cove, especially for crab and lobster. The structure
to the left is a horse drawn windlass which was used to
draw the boats up the granite slipway. It's still in working
order but nowadays an electric winch is used.
Penberth Village
Image 2011954
Latitude 50.047 deg N
Longitude 5.629 deg W
Not really much of a village, just a few cottages
around this small fishing cove. This beautiful thatched
cottage is in an idyllic location, tourists have to leave
their cars and walk the last bit of the road to the
harbour.
Pendeen Watch
Image 2011031
Latitude 50.164 deg N
Longitude 5.668 deg W
The rugged Pendeen New Cliff with the Pendeen Watch
lighthouse. A great place to see the power of the
sea when there has been stormy weather far out
in the Atlantic.
Pendeen Watch to Levant
Image 2012852
Latitude 50.165 deg N
Longitude 5.672 deg W
This is the view from Pendeen Watch looking south
west along the coast to the Levant Mine. Huge Atlantic
waves thunder against the hard granite cliffs and are reduced
to surf and spray.
Pendennis Castle
Image 2013911
Latitude 50.144 deg N
Longitude 5.045 deg W
Construction of Pendennis Castle was started during the reign of Henry VIII when invasion by the Spanish was feared. The famous siege of Pendennis Castle began in 1646 when Parliamentary forces attacked the fortress.
This view from the castle keep to the north west shows
Falmouth dockyard and town.
Pendower Coves
Image 2011215
Latitude 50.049 deg N
Longitude 5.691 deg W
This view from Carn Les Boel looking south east shows Pendower
Coves and Gwennap Head. The Coastguard station can just be seen
on top of the headland.
Pentreath Beach
Image 2013671
Latitude 49.969 deg N
Longitude 5.218 deg W
This is the view from north of Pentreath beach looking
south to Lizard Point. The beach is quiet, even on this hot August day
because there is no immediate car parking. The beach is accessible
by footpaths from the Lizard village and Kynance Cove.
Penzance Harbour
Image 2011625
Latitude 50.118 deg N
Longitude 5.532 deg W
The panorama shows Penzance harbour, Ross bridge and Albert
Pier. The white swing bridge at the right of the picture takes
traffic over the entrance to Holman's dry dock. The
RMS Scillonian which operates between Penzance and the Isles
of Scilly berths at Albert Pier.
Penzance Promenade
Image 2011548
Latitude 50.111 deg N
Longitude 5.542 deg W
Penzance promenade, a great place for a stroll on a fine
day, but you could be in for a shock when the wind gets
up. This column of salt water is about 10 metres high
and is likely to contain a handful of pebbles.
Penzance Wet Dock
Image 2010329
Latitude 50.117 deg N
Longitude 5.528 deg W
Penzance has two harbours, a larger one which dries out at each
low tide and this smaller "wet dock" which is kept to 4.5m
minimum water depth by a movable dock gate. This image
shows the gate being lowered 2 hours before high tide.
Perranporth
Image 2010583
Latitude 50.345 deg N
Longitude 5.157 deg W
From Perranporth at the south end of Perran Sands you
can see the nearby Cotty's Point and then Ligger Point,
Penhale Point and Carter's or Gull Rocks which are about
5 km distant. This was a windy day and fine sand from the
beach was forming small dunes across the road.
Piskies Cove
Image 2011849
Latitude 50.098 deg N
Longitude 5.420 deg W
Piskies Cove is one of several small coves in the area known as Prussia Cove. Prussia Cove is named after the eighteenth century smuggler John Carter nicknamed "the King of Prussia".
Polpry Cove
Image 2011263
Latitude 50.110 deg N
Longitude 5.696 deg W
The view across to Land's End from Polpry Cove.
Pordenack Point
Image 2011218
Latitude 50.055 deg N
Longitude 5.704 deg W
This is the view looking north west from Trevilley Cliff
to Pordenack Point and the Longships Lighthouse. This columnar
granite rock structure is typical of the cliffs near Land's
End, as is the clear water.
Porth Chapel Beach
Image 2011203
Latitude 50.036 deg N
Longitude 5.655 deg W
A fine beach, but like many in this part of the country
it is a good walk down from the nearest car park. As a result
this is about as crowded as it gets. The nearby headland
is known as Vessacks and the distant one Hella Point. You
can see the coastguard station on top of Gwennap Head.
Porth Chapel Beach West
Image 2012138
Latitude 50.037 deg N
Longitude 5.660 deg W
This is the view from the west end of the small Porth Chapel beach
looking East. This excellent sandy beach near St Leven faces due
south and is rarely crowded.
Porth Nanven
Image 2011259
Latitude 50.117 deg N
Longitude 5.699 deg W
This is the quiet sandy beach of Porth Nanven and the view
across to the massive Brisons rocks 1.5 km offshore.
The beautiful Cot valley which passes just south of
St Just meets the sea at Porth Nanven.
Porthallow
Image 2011916
Latitude 50.068 deg N
Longitude 5.080 deg W
Porthallow was once a busy village engaged in the pilchard
industry and is now only used by a few fishermen. This view
over the grey stony beach looking North shows Nare Cove
and Nare Head in the distance.
Porthcew Cove and Rinsey Head
Image 2011065
Latitude 50.093 deg N
Longitude 5.370 deg W
This view of Rinsey Head across Porthcew Cove shows the
coastline on the other side of Mount's Bay as far as
Lamorna. Porthcew beach has fine sand which is covered
at high tide. The beach is usually uncrowded
even in mid summer.
Porthcurno and Minack Theatre
Image 2011201
Latitude 50.043 deg N
Longitude 5.644 deg W
Looking across Porthcurno Bay you can see
Porthcurno's main beach. On the cliff at the west
side of the bay is
the Minack Open Air Theatre. The theatre is set into
the natural shape of the headland and has the blue sea
of Porthcurno Bay and Logan Rock as a backdrop
Portheras Cove to Gurnard's Head
Image 2011290
Latitude 50.163 deg N
Longitude 5.662 deg W
This is the view looking east from Portheras Cove along
the coast. Gurnard's Head is the most distant headland
at 5.5 km distance. Portheras Cove is rather inaccessible
by road but worth the walk from Lower Chypraze.
Porthglaze Cove
Image 2011310
Latitude 50.190 deg N
Longitude 5.586 deg W
Porthglaze Cove looking west to Carnelloe Long Rock.
Porthguarnon Cove
Image 2011958
Latitude 50.050 deg N
Longitude 5.619 deg W
This wide angle picture taken from the cliff on the west
side of Porthguarnon Cove shows the coastal path steps
leading down to the sea. It's quite a steep climb down
to this cove and then back up the other side.
Porthgwarra
Image 2011207
Latitude 50.036 deg N
Longitude 5.669 deg W
The tiny sandy beach at Porthgwarra can be approached
through the cliffs by way of this tunnel. Because of the
high cliffs, the beach tends to lose the sun in the late
afternoon.
Porthleven Harbour Entrance
Image 2011744
Latitude 50.082 deg N
Longitude 5.321 deg W
This view looking south east shows Porthleven harbour entrance
and Porthleven Sands. The sands run for 4 km to Gunwalloe Fishing Cove and Halzephron Cliff. Halfway along the
sands is Loe Bar, a sand barrier that holds a large fresh water
lake at the mouth of the river Cober.
Porthleven Panorama
Image 2011726
Latitude 50.079 deg N
Longitude 5.319 deg W
This panorama taken from the Pier shows the harbour,
the sands and the coastline down to The Lizard.
Porthleven faces south west into the prevailing winds and this
explains its massive sea defences. The high sea wall behind
the beach lit by the afternoon sun is visible from many sites
around Mount's Bay.
Porthleven and Culdrose
Image 2011135
Latitude 50.080 deg N
Longitude 5.272 deg W
This unusual view of Porthleven is a telephoto image taken from
Newlyn at 17 km distance. The large hangars of the Royal Navy
Air Station Culdrose can be seen at the top of the image.
The high sea wall to the right of Porthleven harbour is a
distinctive feature which can be seen from much of Mount's Bay.
Porthleven to Trewavas Head
Image 2011737
Latitude 50.085 deg N
Longitude 5.328 deg W
This photograph from the coastal path just west of Porthleven shows
the view west along the coast to Trewavas Head. Further away you
can just see the end of Cudden Point and beyond that the headland
between Mousehole and Newlyn.
Porthmeor Beach, St Ives
Image 2011370
Latitude 50.216 deg N
Longitude 5.488 deg W
Porthmeor beach situated right in the heart of St Ives is
a popular beach for surfing when the weather is not so
calm. This view shows St Ives Head, the grass covered hill
also known as The Island. In the distance at the extreme left, Godrevy Island and Godrevy lighthouse can be seen.
Porthmeor Cove
Image 2011323
Latitude 50.183 deg N
Longitude 5.605 deg W
This quiet and attractive cove is called Porthmeor. Sadly
there doesn't appear to be a sandy beach at the moment
but sand comes and goes along this north coast and a
beach may appear or disappear after a storm.
Porthmeor Cove Stone Bridge
Image 2011324
Latitude 50.180 deg N
Longitude 5.605 deg W
This lovely granite bridge takes the coastal footpath
over a swiftly running stream above Porthmeor Cove.
Porthmeor Point from Carn Gloose
Image 2011319
Latitude 50.188 deg N
Longitude 5.601 deg W
From Carn Gloose near to Gurnard's Head this view to
the west shows Porthmeor Point and the coast along
to Pendeen Cliff.
Porthminster Beach
Image 2013360
Latitude 50.208 deg N
Longitude 5.473 deg W
This view taken from the road behind St Ives station shows
Porthminster Beach ending in Porthminster Point.
Hayle sands and Upton Towans dunes can be seen across the bay.
Porthminster Point
Image 2013867
Latitude 50.206 deg N
Longitude 5.468 deg W
The view north west from Porthminster Point across
Porthminster Beach to St Ives town and harbour.
Porthmoina Cove
Image 2011334
Latitude 50.171 deg N
Longitude 5.620 deg W
This view shows Porthmoina Island in Porthmoina Cove backed
by the imposing Bosigran Cliff. These cliffs are popular
with rock climbers.
Porthtowan
Image 2010577
Latitude 50.288 deg N
Longitude 5.241 deg W
This is the pleasant sandy beach of Porthtowan on a not
so pleasant day. This is one of Cornwall's best surfing
beaches and in sunnier weather is also a favourite with
families, having an enclosed salt water bathing pool on the beach.
Porthzennor Cove to Mussel Point
Image 2011307
Latitude 50.198 deg N
Longitude 5.571 deg W
This view from Zennor Head looks north east over Porthzennor
Cove and along the coast over Gala Rocks to Mussel Point.
The rocks to the left of the headland are the Carracks.
This part of the coastal path tends to get overgrown
with bracken.
Portreath
Image 2011699
Latitude 50.262 deg N
Longitude 5.290 deg W
This wide angle view shows Portreath sands, the harbour entrance
and the massive Gull Rock, just offshore. A few small fishing boats
still operate from this harbour but many years ago Portreath
was a busy port transporting the tin and copper from mines
near Redruth.
Praa Sands
Image 2012062
Latitude 50.102 deg N
Longitude 5.396 deg W
Looking east from Hoe point, Praa sands stretches 2 km to
Rinsey Head. This popular beach has good surf and is
patrolled by a lifeguard in the summer months.
RMS Mulheim
Image 2011872
Latitude 50.072 deg N
Longitude 5.706 deg W
April 2003, Irish Lady looks on as 2000 tonnes of Irish waste
plastic lies on the rocks. This salvage operation in the face
of the Atlantic waves won't save the ship but may keep some
of the cargo off Cornish beaches. The adjacent image shows the
wreck one year later.
Rinsey Head
Image 2011069
Latitude 50.091 deg N
Longitude 5.364 deg W
This view of Rinsey Head is taken from the path between
Rinsey Head and Trewavas Head. Wild flowers like these
photographed in late June are to be seen from much of the
Cornwall coastal path.
Rinsey Head and Cudden Point
Image 2012069
Latitude 50.091 deg N
Longitude 5.359 deg W
Looking east from the heights above Trewavas Head this view shows
the lone house on Rinsey Head, Hoe Point and the distinctive
headland of Cudden Point. To the right of Hoe Point you can
just see the eastern end of Praa Sands.
Seafront Bowling Green
Image 2011084
Latitude 50.108 deg N
Longitude 5.548 deg W
This immaculate bowling green on the seafront at Wherry Town
is surrounded by Cornish palms and other fine shrubs which
benefit from the mild climate in this part of the country.
Sennen Cove
Image 2011272
Latitude 50.077 deg N
Longitude 5.705 deg W
Sennen Cove and Whitesand Bay from the coastal path
climbing the headland of Pedn-men-du. The large
building with the slipway is the Sennen Cove Lifeboat
Station.
Sennen Cove Beach
Image 2012206
Latitude 50.084 deg N
Longitude 5.690 deg W
Whitesand Bay contains two beaches. This one at the Sennen Cove
(south) end and the smaller Gwynver beach at the north end. This
view from between the beaches looks south over the roaring surf
to Sennen Cove.
Shires at Lamorna
Image 2010420
Latitude 50.070 deg N
Longitude 5.568 deg W
These fine animals are in a meadow by the quiet lane between
Mousehole and Lamorna. Tall and strong but gentle and
inquisitive, they walk to the gate as you pass.
Smeaton's Pier, St Ives
Image 2011360
Latitude 50.214 deg N
Longitude 5.474 deg W
This view of St Ives harbour looking east shows the
end of Smeaton's Pier, Carbis Bay
and the distant dunes of Upton Towans. Smeaton's Pier
dates from 1766 but Smeaton was most famous for his 1758 Eddystone
lighthouse on which the design of all subsequent rock lighthouses
was based.
St Anthony in Meneage
Image 2011921
Latitude 50.088 deg N
Longitude 5.102 deg W
This view from the beach at St Anthony in Meneage looks due East
along Gillan creek to the sea at Nare Point. There is an old
church and a small boatyard by the small beach.
St Ives Harbour
Image 2011363
Latitude 50.213 deg N
Longitude 5.479 deg W
St Ives harbour in mid summer with the usual crowds of
visitors. Perhaps one of the best known holiday destinations
in Cornwall, St Ives retains its network of narrow cobbled
streets radiating from the small fishing harbour. The town is
surrounded by fine sandy beaches.
St Ives Head
Image 2013361
Latitude 50.211 deg N
Longitude 5.475 deg W
This view of St Ives Head and St Ives harbour is taken from the headland of Pedn Olva to the south.
Smeaton's Pier is on the right of the harbour.
St Ives to Godrevy Island
Image 2011366
Latitude 50.217 deg N
Longitude 5.473 deg W
This view from Smeaton's Pier St Ives, looking north east
shows Godrevy Point and Godrevy Island with its lighthouse.
Behind the island you can see the 192 metre high St Agnes
Beacon at 21 km distance and to the left, St Agnes Head.
St Loy's Cove
Image 2011970
Latitude 50.050 deg N
Longitude 5.600 deg W
Looking east from the large rounded stones of St Loy's Cove you
can see the distinctive headland of Boscawen Point.
St Loy's Cove coastal path
Image 2011971
Latitude 50.052 deg N
Longitude 5.597 deg W
The coastal footpath crosses the stones of St Loy's Cove
for several metres and just east of this runs a short
distance inland along this delightful wooded path.
St Mawes
Image 2011500
Latitude 50.149 deg N
Longitude 5.047 deg W
This view across Carrick Roads to St Mawes Castle is from
Pendennis Point, Falmouth. Henry VIII built St Mawes and its
larger sister castle, Pendennis, as part of a defensive chain
of fortresses to protect the south coast of England. St Mawes
town and harbour are just around the headland.
St Michael's Mount
Image 2010724
Latitude 50.128 deg N
Longitude 5.494 deg W
Yet another view of St Michael's Mount. This one doesn't
contain much detail but I particularly like the light on the
peaceful surf and the smooth virgin sand. Artists also appreciate
this subject, you needn't look far to find watercolour or
oil paintings of views like this.
St Michael's Mount Buildings
Image 2011592
Latitude 50.117 deg N
Longitude 5.474 deg W
This is the point at which the St Michael's Mount causeway
reaches the island. These various buildings match the
character of the former Benedictine Priory and Castle at the
top of the granite crag. This historic building has been the home
of the St Aubyn family for 300 years.
St Michael's Mount Harbour
Image 2011608
Latitude 50.119 deg N
Longitude 5.478 deg W
This is the view from St Michael's Mount harbour across to
Marazion. The picture is taken at low tide and you can see
the granite causeway stretching across to the town. At times
of very low tide it is possible to walk out of the harbour
across the sand to Marazion.
St Michael's Mount from Red River
Image 2020068
Latitude 50.125 deg N
Longitude 5.482 deg W
Edward the Confessor founded a chapel on the Mount in 1044
in a grant to the Benedictine Abbey of Mont St Michel
in Brittany. The St Michel monastery on a similar island
and causeway site was established in 966. Red River meets the
sea just west of Marazion.
Surf at Portheras Cove
Image 2011295
Latitude 50.163 deg N
Longitude 5.656 deg W
Not really a serious surfing beach but a popular family beach
that is uncrowded even in mid-summer. The beach was made safer
in 2004 when remains of a 1963 shipwreck were removed from the sands, but
as with all Atlantic beaches the powerful sea must be treated with respect.
Tater Du lighthouse
Image 2011981
Latitude 50.052 deg N
Longitude 5.576 deg W
This view shows the long flight of step down the cliff to the
Tater Du Lighthouse. This is Cornwall's most recent lighthouse, built
in 1964 after the wreck of a Spanish coaster, the Juan Ferrer, in the previous year.
The Carracks
Image 2011383
Latitude 50.210 deg N
Longitude 5.548 deg W
This group of rock islands about 200 metres offshore
is known as The Carracks. The photograph shows one
of the regular boat trips from St Ives, popular because
seals are often seen on the island. Notice the
rough and calm areas of water which result from the
powerful tidal flows past these rocks.
The Coombe, Newlyn
Image 2010520
Latitude 50.109 deg N
Longitude 5.554 deg W
Newlyn Coombe next to the old Pilchard Works. The river from
the Drift reservoir reaches the sea here. The buildings on
the left are where some of the fish from this busy fishing
port are processed and packed for distribution.
The Enys Sand
Image 2011512
Latitude 50.162 deg N
Longitude 5.670 deg W
This tiny area of sand is uncovered at low tide between
the small island called the Enys and Pendeen Old Cliff.
Climb down to this mixture of sand and
shells and your footprints will probably be the first.
This flat calm sea
between the Enys and Pendeen watch is fairly unusual.
The Enys, Pendeen
Image 2011033
Latitude 50.160 deg N
Longitude 5.672 deg W
This is the view from Pendeen Old Cliff over the small island
called the Enys to the Pendeen Watch lighthouse. It is
possible to walk over to the Enys at low tide.
The Lizard
Image 2011487
Latitude 49.958 deg N
Longitude 5.214 deg W
Lizard Point is mainland Britain's most southerly location.
The Lizard Lighthouse on the headland is the oldest mainland
light in Cornwall. The disused lifeboat station at the base of the
cliff has been replaced by a new one in Church Cove 2km
west of Lizard Point.
The Loe
Image 2011758
Latitude 50.068 deg N
Longitude 5.291 deg W
This view is taken from Loe Bar looking inland into Loe Pool.
This is the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall. Until the
bar formed in the 13th Century the sea went up to the town of
Helston via the river Cober. Legend suggests this water may have
been the scene of the "Lady of the Lake" from Arthurian legend.
Trevean Cliff View to East
Image 2011339
Latitude 50.167 deg N
Longitude 5.628 deg W
This view from Trevean Cliff looking north east shows the
height and steepness of the cliffs. If you can find a way
down to the water's edge here you won't find it crowded.
Trevean Cliff View to West
Image 2011338
Latitude 50.168 deg N
Longitude 5.624 deg W
This is the view from Trevean Cliff looking west to Greeb
Point. Three Stone Oar rocks and the extreme edge of
Pendeen Cliff can just be seen at 3 km distance.
Trewavas Head
Image 2011071
Latitude 50.088 deg N
Longitude 5.361 deg W
This view taken from the top of Trewavas Head shows
Porthleven 3 km away to the East. The large rock balanced on
top of the rock column is not as unstable as it appears to be.
Almost every rock formation around the coast has a
name, perhaps this one should be called Meerkat.
Trewellard Zawn
Image 2020002
Latitude 50.154 deg N
Longitude 5.683 deg W
Old mine workings at Trewellard Zawn. Tin, copper and arsenic
were mined here. The green colour of copper can be seen where
the stream runs to the beach. Geevor mine can be seen
in the distance. Mining ceased here in 1991 but the site is open
to the public as a tourist attraction.
Truro River and Cathedral
Image 2011705
Latitude 50.252 deg N
Longitude 5.040 deg W
The Truro river was once navigable right into the
centre of Truro City but since the 17th century silting
has restricted passage to small craft. The fine
cathedral is one of the country's most recent, being
completed in 1910.
Wheal Trewavas
Image 2012074
Latitude 50.089 deg N
Longitude 5.355 deg W
The engine houses of Wheal Trewavas Mine can be seen on the
east side of Trewavas Head. In the foreground two rock
climbers are scaling the steep granite cliffs
which are near vertical down to the sea.
Whitesand Bay Surfers
Image 2012201
Latitude 50.087 deg N
Longitude 5.688 deg W
The smaller Gwynver Beach at the north end of Whitesand bay is
often the most popular with surfers. This picture was taken in
mid July but the keen surfers still sport wet suits so they can
spend hours in the roaring surf.
Wicca Pool
Image 2011394
Latitude 50.203 deg N
Longitude 5.560 deg W
This is the view from Carn Porth looking north east
over Wicca Pool. This stretch of coast
is a good place to spot seal activity. Sit and watch
the surface for a while and you may spot a head pop up.
The seals are not unduly worried by human activity and
sometimes swim amongst bathers on the beaches.
Wolf Rock Lighthouse
Image 2012015
Latitude 50.034 deg N
Longitude 5.675 deg W
This view looking South West from Gwennap Head shows the Wolf Rock
Lighthouse at 13.7 km distance. Wolf Rock is in deep water and is
a real threat to shipping. The lighthouse was constructed in 1869 using 4500 tons of granite blocks cut and prepared in Penzance.
Zawn Reeth
Image 2012156
Latitude 50.055 deg N
Longitude 5.699 deg W
This tiny sandy beach is close to Land's End with its many tourists
but shows not a single footprint. As far as I know, you can only get
onto this sand by boat or by climbing the steep cliff.
Zennor Head to Gurnard's Head
Image 2011304
Latitude 50.197 deg N
Longitude 5.577 deg W
Looking west from Zennor Head you can see the small sandy
beach of Veor Cove. In the mid distance is the 500 metre long
rock promontory of Gurnard's Head and behind this
is Pendeen Cliff at 7 km distance. The high ground at
the extreme left is Carn Galver.
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