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I had a fantastic week in Cornwall with Maura, exploring the coastline, and sharing wonderful adventures. The first night we arrived promised a possible sunset , so we walked down to Gwynver beach from the cottage and played in the waves. Needless to say we got soaked as big waves surged up the sands, swamping us and our tripods, luckily the cameras stayed dry. this was our first Cornish kiss from the sea as the sun set. First Kiss is by Tom Waits.
At the southernmost tip of England stretches the scenic Lizard Peninsula. Green hills, steep cliffs, fine beaches and breathtaking views of emerald green shimmering water enchant at the sight of the landscape. But none of the beaches can compete with the beauty of Kynance Cove, without a doubt one of the most extraordinary bays in the region.
Old picture of our travel to Cornwall. Thank you all for visits, favs and comments, it's greatly appreciated!
At the southernmost tip of England stretches the scenic Lizard Peninsula. Green hills, steep cliffs, fine beaches and breathtaking views of emerald green shimmering water enchant at the sight of the landscape. But none of the beaches can compete with the beauty of Kynance Cove, without a doubt one of the most extraordinary bays in the region.
Clovelly is a fishing village on the north-east coast of Devon in the United Kingdom. It is best known for the novel Westward Ho by Charles Kingsley. Charles Dickens also describes the rough area around Clovelly in his book A message from the sea.
Clovelly's picturesque location attracts many tourists. The place itself can only be visited on foot. An 800-metre-long path with cobblestones and a few steps leads down to the harbour, where you will find a 14th-century quay wall.
The village currently has 400 inhabitants, many of whom still fish classically, as can be clearly demonstrated by the white fisherman's cottages.
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Picture was taken in 2015.
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Here's one from the archives, taken in April 2021 when I visited the area around Porthleven on the south-west coast of Cornwall. Porthleven is the most southerly port in Great Britain and was originally developed as a harbour of refuge when this part of the Cornish coastline was infamous for wrecks in the days of sail. Porthleven's most recognisable building is the Bickford-Smith Institute next to the pier and harbour entrance. It was built on the site of the old Fisherman's Arms and was opened on 16 December 1884. The clock tower on the west corner is 70 feet high. The Institute was Grade II-listed in 1991 and currently houses the town council and a snooker club.
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Blick von dem Plateau das man auf dem vorherigen Bild sieht - dort wo zwei Leute laufen.
North Cornwall Coast from Tintagel Castle.
The Castle has a long association with legends related to King Arthur. This was first recorded in the 12th century when Geoffrey of Monmouth described Tintagel as the place of Arthur's conception in his mythological account of British history.
Cape Cornwall and it's iconic stack, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. As part of its centenary celebrations in 1987, Heinz purchased Cape Cornwall for the nation and presented it to the National Trust to look after. This prevented Cape Cornwall falling into the hands of private developers. Shame the same could not have happened to Land's End.
This shot was taken in the spring of this year when I called in at Rame Head in the far south-east of Cornwall. On top of the headland are the ruins of the 14th century St Michael's Chapel. It was here that a beacon was lit to announce the arrival of the Spanish Armada in 1588 while Sir Francis Drake supposedly finished his game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe. It's a nice story, anyway.
These days Rame Head is part of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, which seems to have expanded its boundaries over the years. On the eastern side (to the left) is Plymouth Sound while to the west is Whitsand Bay.
Although Rame Head in the far south-east of Cornwall can be seen from many miles away, it is surely one of Cornwall's best kept secrets and is visited by only a tiny percentage of those who come to the county. It is part of the Rame Head & Whitsand Bay Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is noted for its geological as well as biological interest. It is also part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The eastern side of the headland looks across Plymouth Sound to the Devon coast while in the other direction there is Whitsand Bay and the south coast of Cornwall.
Steeped in history, the headland was used for a promontory fort ('cliff castle') in the Iron Age and the narrow neck of land was further excavated on the landward side with a central causeway, still visible. The eastern part retains traces of round house platforms. These days a herd of Dartmoor ponies, which can be seen on the left towards the top of the picture, are the only residents. They help to keep the grass down.
The headland has the remains of a prominent medieval chapel, dedicated to St Michael and accessible by a steep footpath. The chapel was first licensed for Mass in 1397 and is on the site of a much earlier Celtic hermitage. It was here that a beacon was lit to announce the sighting of the Spanish Armada in 1588 while Sir Francis Drake supposedly finished his game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe.
I had a lovely week in Cornwall last week although the weather was bitterly cold and very cloudy. I thought I would do some long exposures to get a surreal feel. This shot was taken at Porthreath harbour after a day of torrential rain. We were lucky to get a dry evening so made the most of it!
Porthleven is a small coastal town and fishing port near Helston in the far west of Cornwall. We normally see pictures of Porthleven when winter storms have hit Cornwall and waves are crashing over the clock tower and the cliffs behind. However, on this occasion the sun was shining and the sea was relatively calm.
Porthleven is the most southerly port in Great Britain and was originally developed as a harbour of refuge when this part of the Cornish coastline was infamous for wrecks in the days of sail. Porthleven's most recognisable building is the Bickford-Smith Institute next to the pier and harbour entrance. It was built on the site of the old Fisherman's Arms and was opened on 16 December 1884. The clock tower on the west corner is 70 feet high. The Institute was Grade II-listed in 1991 and currently houses the town council and a snooker club.
Another shot from the archives. The tiny village of Boscastle, once an important port, lies in a river valley in North Cornwall, squeezed between two steep hillsides. I remember staying in the youth hostel on the left in the early 1960s when I cycled round the south-west with a school mate. Three weeks in youth hostels was possibly two weeks too many.
When the late afternoon sun starts to go down the western side of Rame Head is illuminated. It's my favourite time of day here.
Rame Head is at the far south-eastern end of Cornwall, with the ruins of the 14th century St Michael's Chapel on top of the headland. It was here that a beacon was lit to announce the arrival of the Spanish Armada in 1588 while Sir Francis Drake supposedly finished his game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe. It's a nice story, anyway.
These days Rame Head is part of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, which seems to have expanded its boundaries over the years. On the eastern side (to the left) is Plymouth Sound while to the west is Whitsand Bay.
The beautiful County of Cornwall. We were due to go a few weeks after Easter. Looks like that will not happen now. Will just have to look back at last years visit.
The pretty riverside village of Calstock in the Tamar Valley is one of my favourites. The railway viaduct was built between 1904 and 1907 and carries the picturesque Tamar Valley Line, which runs from Gunnislake to Plymouth. The Tamar marks the boundary between Cornwall and Devon with Calstock on the Cornish bank on the right.
The Tamar is navigable to boats past Calstock some three miles upstream to Morwellham Quay. Calstock Quay was once important for transporting goods. In the Victorian era steamers also brought tourists to the village. Calstock was visited by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1846.
The importance of the river as a transport route declined with the construction of the Tamar Valley railway at the start of the 20th century.
It's almost exactly a year since we last visited Mevagissey on the south coast of Cornwall, and I was very fortunate with the weather. I took quite a few photos, many of which have been sitting in my archives waiting to see the light of day. This one shows the inner harbour with the tide in, overlooked by the north side of the village with its numerous old houses. According to Wikipedia, Mevagissey is the second largest fishing port in Cornwall. It also has claims to have been the first place to have electric street lighting. The generator was powered by pilchard oil.
Charlestown is the last open 18th Century Georgian harbour in the UK and is proud to be a UNESCO world heritage site.
When you enter Charlestown Harbour you are transported back in time. The Harbour has a unique history and geography and remains a vibrant working port, with classic tall ships, beautiful beaches and great places to eat and drink whilst enjoying the breath-taking views. The Harbour’s UNESCO listing is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape.
Text: charlestownharbour.com/