One Last Look
Whitsand Bay is situated in South East Cornwall. It runs from Rame Head in the east, to Portwrinkle in the west. It is characterised by sheer, high cliffs and dramatic scenery. At low tide an expanse of sand approaching 4 miles in length, where several smaller coves and beaches join up is revealed. The South West Coast Path runs the length of the bay.
The beach is fairly exposed and there are often surfable waves. However, Whitsand Bay has a reputation for strong rip currents which makes swimming potentially treacherous. The area also attracts divers who come to dive the HMS Scylla, an ex-naval frigate sunk in 2004 to create an artificial reef.
This image looks west from Sharrow Point. The small clusters of houses on the cliff are Portwrinkle and then Downderry, with Looe just barely visible in the distance.
One Last Look
Whitsand Bay is situated in South East Cornwall. It runs from Rame Head in the east, to Portwrinkle in the west. It is characterised by sheer, high cliffs and dramatic scenery. At low tide an expanse of sand approaching 4 miles in length, where several smaller coves and beaches join up is revealed. The South West Coast Path runs the length of the bay.
The beach is fairly exposed and there are often surfable waves. However, Whitsand Bay has a reputation for strong rip currents which makes swimming potentially treacherous. The area also attracts divers who come to dive the HMS Scylla, an ex-naval frigate sunk in 2004 to create an artificial reef.
This image looks west from Sharrow Point. The small clusters of houses on the cliff are Portwrinkle and then Downderry, with Looe just barely visible in the distance.