A small gypsy caravan in a field in St Martin ,Looe, Cornwall.
Newlyn is a busy commercial fishing port in West Cornwall, near Penzance. It has also embraced pleasure boats which sit on a fairly new marina alongside the commercial fishing dock.
This tiny fishing village in North Cornwall was made famous in the televison series Doc Martin, starring Martin Clunes. The small cottage on the left side of the central group of buildings is the Docs surgery as in the tv series.
Taken looking out from a remote cove barely accessible from the land. In the distance there are two rocks called the Two Sisters
Port Quin as seen from the sea. This quiet little village is home to Doc Martin the famous tv series was filmed here on location.
Tintagel Castle taken from the sea. This brooding 13th-century castle sits on the rugged and spectacular Atlantic coast in Cornwall, which recalls the myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician.
The name of Tintagel immediately conjures images of King Arthur and the legends associated with him. The blackened ruins of Tintagel Castle brood over the coast, but no-one can say for sure whether this was really the place where Uther Pendragon seduced the Queen of Cornwall. The ruined Norman castle is much more recent than the times of the legend, although there are signs of much earlier settlements. On the left of this photograph the large Camelot Castle Hotel can be seen.
A view of some of the beautiful houses built on the outskirts of Port Isaac.
Taken from the Maritime Museum this image depicts a busy Falmouth Harbour. Falmouth week is about to begin and the harbour and marinas are full of boats. The streets are full of people and the car parks are full despite the dull weather.
The Loe, also known as Loe Pool, is the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is situated between Porthleven and Gunwalloe and downstream of Helston, it is separated from Mount's Bay by the shingle bank of Loe Bar. Both the Loe (including the southern arm known as Carminowe Creek) and Loe Bar are situated within the Penrose Estate, which is administered by the National Trust, and are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England.
A stunning view of the countryside and Polzeath and Rock in the distance taken from the Atlantic Highway in Cornwall.
The new eco building at Jubilee Wharf in Penryn, alongside is the old quay, where working fishing vessels moor alongside to drop of their catch.
A wave hits the sea wall at Porthleven Harbour on a windy evening.
Colourful fishing boats return back to the popular fishing harbour of Newlyn near Penzance, Cornwall.
The Old Coastguards Lookout is a totally romantic and unspoiled venue on the
headland overlooking Veryan Bay with inspiring views out to sea and along the
coast. The Lookout is licensed for weddings.
There are some beautiful beaches and coves on what is know as the Cornish Riviera. This is the view from Cahaeys to Penare Point. A ship can be seen heading for St Austell.
A carpet of beautiful bluebells stretches out underneath trees in the beautiful county of Cornwall.
The Bodinnick to Fowey car ferry provides easy access between mid and east Cornwall. It is ideal for day trips between Looe or Polperro in East Cornwall and Fowey and further down to west Cornwall. For walkers it provides access in particular to the Hall Walk starting or ending in Bodinnick.
Fowey Harbour is situated on the south coast of Cornwall, it is popular both with tourists and sailors. The Harbour of Fowey is named after the town of the same name, situated on the western side of the mouth of the river Fowey, with Polruan opposite.
The author Daphne du Maurier began her lifelong affair with Fowey – pronounced Foy – in the 1920s. In those days it was still a hard-working china clay port, but she fell in love with the romantic creeks, the salty fishing quays and the views of pretty Polruan village on the opposite side of the estuary.
Visitors are still drawn to these boaty little places, the sublime woodland setting and the coastline. Described as the St Ives of the south coast, Fowey is now one of the smartest, most celebrated harbour towns in Cornwall but, in essence, it hasn’t changed much.
Brightly coloured sails racing below the small fishing village of Polruan. Polruan It is bounded on three sides by water: to the north by Pont Creek, to the west by the River Fowey and to the south by the English Channel and neighbours Bodinnick village. Polruan is very steep and well protected from the prevailing winds and Polruan Pool is a haven for small boats.
A view across the water of Fowey from Bodinnick. Fowey is a small town and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The town has been in existence since before 1300; the estuary of the River Fowey forms a natural harbour which enabled the town to become an important trading centre.
Pont is a tiny hamlet near Fowey in Cornwall. This bridge gives the hamlet it’s name. The hamelet in the 19th century was a thriving port, where grain and goodds were unloaded from ships.
Old warehouses that once stored grain, timber and sand from the ships that unloaded their wares here in this tiny creek.
An old notice still on the wall of a building dating back to 1894. These are the prices for dropping off shipping in Pont, near Fowey, Cornwall.
Pont in its heyday was an important river quay with barges sailing up from Fowey to unload their cargo and to take on board produce from the farms. Nowadays it’s a popular stop on Hall Walk.
Chicadee is a beautiful old and abandoned boat sitting in a field overlooking the North Atlantic ocean. on the North Coast of Cornwall in Botallack. In the distance you can see the old mine workings of Botallack. Much of the famous television series Poldark was filmed right here.
Two old “moggies” parked outside Truthwell Cottage in Botallack West Cornwall. This brightly coloured cottage sits just off the main road that runs through the village.
These old engine houses are so much a part of the Cornish landscape. This is engine house of the now redundant, Botallack mine and it was in this area where part of the famous TV series, Poldark was filmed.
The popular 2015 TV series Poldark was filmed partly in Botallack, using Manor Farm to play the part of Ross Poldark's fictional home of Nampara.
Botallack Manor farm dates back to 1681, or at least that's the date carved onto the granite fireplace. ... Botallack Manor is located a short stroll from the heart of West Cornwall's tin mining industry.
The count house at Botallack was built around 1861 when the main produce of the mine was shifting from copper to tin, a more profitable product.
Mining stopped at Botallack in 1895 at which point the count house was taken over by the Penzance school of Mines as a school of mine surveying. It was opened again and re-worked in 1906-1914 from Allen’s Shaft and the Count House reverted once again into the mine office.
This image was taken from a public footpath.
Here a part of the mine workings at Botallack in the remote and rugged West of Cornwall. The coast path runs through this area which was made famous recently with the filming of Poldark.
The Crowns engine houses sit precariously balanced on the cliffs at Botallack, Cornwall. This area was one of the locations for the filming of Poldark.cor
One of the many small creeks that can be found inside the Carrick Roads, Cornwall. Mylor creek is just up from Mylor Yacht Harbour and there are many beautiful houses lining the banks.
A slightly different view of Falmouth on a beautiful sunny day in summertime. This photogprah was taken from the Flushing side of Falmouth Harbour from a high vantage point.
Flushing is a small village situated opposite Falmouth in Cornwall, where they are seperated by the Penryn River. There is a regular ferry from Falmouth to Flushing and Flushing also boasts a thriving yacht club.
The climate in Cornwall is such that semi tropical plants can be grown throughout the county. Rhododendron are common place in Cornwall and it grows wild.
Nestling in a valley close to Penryn, Argal offers a great opportunity for a peaceful day in the countryside.
Surrounded by sloping fields it is overlooked by the picturesque Mabe Church.
The lake is noted for its wildlife and beautiful walks, there is a circular walk of about two miles which passes through woods and meadows.
The Church of Saint Laudus is an active parish church in Mabe, Cornwall, England, UK, originally built in the 15th century and dedicated to the sixth-century Saint Laudus of Coutances. It is one of the most picturesque churches in Cornwall.
One of the many small bays which line the coast of North Cornwall, on the left you can see Doyden Castle, a smugglers paradise!
This beautiful Cornish coastline is one of the most stunning coastlines in the World. To the left is the small inlet leading to Port Quin, there are many small inlets and coves in this area where smuggling was rife 100 years ago.
Port Quin, meaning white cove, is a small cove and hamlet between Port Isaac and Polzeath in north Cornwall, England. It is featured in the television series Doc Martin starring Martin Clunes.
The Crown Inn is a 16th century inn set in the picturesque village of St Ewe, near St Austell in Cornwall.
One of Cornwall's most famous destinations, St Ives is a working harbour surrounded by fantastic beaches, art galleries + great restaurants.
Looking back down the causeway that leads to St Michael’s Mount at low water. Marazion is a small town near Penzance, Cornwall.
Taken on a stormy day looking out over the ocean from the South West coastpath.
Storm Eleanor batters the coastline of Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsular in Cornwall
Part of the South West coast path in Cornwall, this is between Lizard Point and kynance Cove and is a particularly remote and rugged area.
Part of the South West Coast path looking towards Kynance Cove from the Lizard. This is a very beautiful and rugged part of the coast of Cornwall. The beaches are remote and little used because of lack of access.
Cot Valley is another of West Cornwall`s beautiful lush sub-tropical valleys. Cot Valley reaches the sea at the lovely Porth Nanven Cove , with the Brisons Rocks lying one mile offshore.
Carnkie is a semi-rural village located between the towns of Redruth and Camborne. It sits on the southern side of the lofty Carn Brea hill. Here you can see the old mine workings and buildings which are so common throughout Cornwall
Taken on the Devon Cornwall border very early one misty morning, just as the sun was coming up. The ground was wet with dew and the air was cold
Dawn breaking over a cold and misty field. On the horizon you can see sheep grazing on the wet grass.
View of Long Ships Lighthouse from Lands End. When you see this rocky and rugged coastline it’s easy to understand why there are so many shipwrecks in this wonderful area of Cornwall.
Sennen Cove is a small coastal village in South West Cornwall and the first village along the coast from Lands End. It is popular with both surfers and walkers alike. The South West Coast path passes through the village.
A view of Godrevy lighthouse taken from Gwithian beach on the North coast of Cornwall
A lone winter tree alongside a arrow country road near Bude on the Cornish Coast.
The iconic view from the A30 as you drive into Cornwall
There are very few places that can be found in the United Kingdom that have retained their original character and charm in the way that the tiny fishing village of Mousehole has.
Mousehole (pronounced Mowzel) is one of Cornwall's most picturesque hamlets; a stunning collection of yellow-lichened houses, built from the local finely grained Lamorna granite, huddled together around the inner edge of the harbour which is protected from the force of the sea coming across Mounts Bay by two sturdy breakwaters.
A double rainbow over Siblyback Lake, Common Moor in Cornwall. This beautiful lake can get quite rough, the light is stunning as the rain took turns with the sunshine.
Fishing boat Regina Maris returns home after a days fishing. She is sailing up the picturesque Helford River past Durgan on a calm sea during winter.
First farmed over 4000 years ago by bronze age settlers Bodmin Moor is of one the last great unspoilt areas in the South West and much of its prehistoric and medieval past remains untouched by the passing of the centuries.
The Moor is dominated by dramatic granite tors which tower over the sweeping expanses of open moorland. Marshes and bogs on the high moor drain into shallow moorland valleys before the rivers cross onto softer shales around the Moor and carve themselves deep river valleys, providing shelter for rich, damp oak woodland.
St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all. One of the chain of forts built between 1539 and 1545 to counter an invasion threat from Catholic France and Spain, it guarded the important anchorage of Carrick Roads, sharing the task with Pendennis Castle on the other side of the Fal estuary.
There are several granite formations on top of Stowe’s hill, this is one of them looking East from Cheesewring. They are natural geological formations, a rock outcrop of granite slabs formed by weathering.
Perched on top of a great granite crag, St Michael's Mount rises majestically out of the sea in Mount's Bay. St Michael's Mount is an island at high tide and a romantic sight. The castle was originally a Benedictine Monastry. The island is approached via a causeway at low tide, or by boats, which land in the harbour. The terraced gardens offer superb views across the bay to Penzance, Newlyn, Land's End and the Lizard Peninsula.
The tiny harbour of Coverack shelters some small fishing boats on a sunny, but very windy day. Coverack is a picturesque Cornish fishing village with a small sand and pebble beach on the eastern coast of the Lizard peninsula
There are a number of granite tors all over Bodmin Moor. Historically, Bodmin Moor was a landscape which engendered fear and awe, but which has also provided inspiration for writers, poets and sculptors. It has generated folklore and legend, with fact and fiction at times blending into one another as tales were passed down over the generations.
This is a blend of two of my own images taken at the Eden Project, Cornwall, The skies in this old china clay pit were lit with colour.
This is the first and last refreshment house on mainland Britain. It is situated at Land’s End, Cornwall. There are spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean.
Clovelly is a small Devon village perched high above the ocean. The streets are all cobbled and they wend their way down to the tiny harbour, a slippery slope of stepped. The ramshackle colourful and quaint cottages have bunting draped to add colour and fun, the mayhem of wires that dangle above add a touch of chaos to the scene.
Old Quay house is one of the many beautiful houses right on the edge of the River Fowey. Many of the houses have mooring lines for their boats and steps down to the beach.
Fowey in Cornwall is renowned for its very narrow streets, lined with colourful terraced houses, many of which are holiday cottages. he streets are lit at night with the odd lamp and a festoon of bulbs draped across the street.
Empty moorings in Fowey Harbour! Fowey is usually very busy and is a popular place for pleaseure boats. This image was taken on a beautiful evening in the winter.
Geevor Tin Mine lies right on the edge of the coast of Cornwall near Pendeen. In the distance you can see Pendeen lighthouse. The mine is now closed but when it was open the miners tunnelled way beneath the ocean mining the tin, a truly dangerous job.
Some of the Geevor tin mine ruins still stand proudly on the cliffs above the sea near Pendeen, Cornwall. Here they glow in the evening light.
A disused chimney sits atop the Cornish cliffs and creates a beauitul silhouette as the sun sets behind. Bygone times are rememebered…..
Newquay’s historic harbour is where Newquay got its name – formerly known as Towan Blystra – the town got a new harbour, or ‘quay’ and the name came with it!
Newquay harbour has a long history; from supporting the Cornish tin mining industry to the heyday of the commercial pilchard fishing era. Small scale commercial fishing still exists but this mostly provides the local restaurants and hotels with a selection of the freshest fish and shell fish for fantastic local cuisine.
This image was taken on the road to Bude and is the entrance to a farmhouse. I loved the intricate brickwork and the tree that is just….there!
Formerly the home of Victorian inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, The Castle is now a heritage centre with exhibition galleries, an archive with research facilities, an education room, shop and a restaurant with breathtaking views to the breakwater and Chapel Rock and over Summerleaze Beach to the sea beyond…
The largest and best preserved quoit in Cornwall, Trethevey is also known as the “giant’s house”. Dating back to the early Stone Age the quoit is a feat of engineering consisting of two internal chambers topped by a massive capstone. Also of interest is the presence of a circular hole cut into a corner of the capstone.
A windswept tree points towards the flat formation of rocks known as the Cheesewring which was formed naturally as the result of erosion. A wild part of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall.
Dramatic skies over Bodmin Moor where the sheep are grazing peacefully
Portheleven is a small working fishing village in Cornwall. It is often subject to severe Atlantic winter storms. The inner harbour is protected by a wooden storm gate, however during this storm the sea won the battle and many boats were destroyed.
Place Manor, formerly part of an Augustinian Priory is now a country house adjoining the Church of Saint Anthony. It has been the home of the Spry family for many years.
The beautiful Cornish seaside resort of St Mawes taken from the St Just in Roseland peninsular.
Made famous by Daphne du Maurier's 1936 novel, this greystone hotel and pub dates from 1750, when its remote Bodmin Moor location attracted smugglers.
An incredible rainbow striking the fields near St Just-in-Roseland, Cornwall. This image was captured from Restronguet Sailing Club one evening in Spring.
Sheep grazing peacefully in the fields on Bodmin Moor. In the background you can see Colliford Lake, a large resevoir and the second largest lake in Cornwall.
We came upon this beautiful Mediterranean blue lake surrounded by a white sandy beach, in the heart of Bodmin Moor. It appears to have no name and one gated track leading to it.
Tallships moored alongside Falmouth docks prior to the famous parade of sail. Here, they can be viewed by members of the public who can go aboard these magnificent vessels and see what sailing was like in the days of these wonderful old ships.
Marguerite at anchor in Falmouthe Harbour. Marguerite T was a pilot cutter built in Pill in 1893, and after a major rebuild, is still sailing today as a private yacht. The pilot cutters have always been considered among the most seaworthy and reliable sailing vessels ever to have been designed and built. Working in terrible conditions all year round, the pilot boats held station off our coasts waiting for the returning sailing ships with their valuable cargoes in order to get a pilot aboard and guide them safely to port.
A digital painting of Marguerite at anchor in Falmouth Harbour. Marguerite T was a pilot cutter built in Pill in 1893, and after a major rebuild, is still sailing today as a private yacht. The pilot cutters have always been considered among the most seaworthy and reliable sailing vessels ever to have been designed and built. Working in terrible conditions all year round, the pilot boats held station off our coasts waiting for the returning sailing ships with their valuable cargoes in order to get a pilot aboard and guide them safely to port.
West Pentire wows us with wildflowers. Found between Holywell Bay and Crantock Beach and carefully managed for nature and people, the West Pentire arable fields explode in a riot of red poppies and yellow corn marigolds in early summer.
Valerian and sea pinks are often found planted into dry stone walls in Cornwall and other parts of the UK. They are hardy and survive very well in the salty atmosphere.
Taken from Trevelgue Head, Porth, on the outskirts of Newquay, has a narrow and shallow beach that has a long tidal drop with an expanse of golden sand . It was formerly a small shipbuilding port, importing coal from south Wales. The village is to the east of a sandy inlet with the Iron Age promontory fort of Trevelgue Head, on the northern side. A promontory fort is a coastal headland, isolated from the mainland by a stone, turf or earthen ramparts.
Porth or St Columb Porth is a sea-side village and cove in the civil parish of Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom. It was formerly a small shipbuilding port, importing coal from south Wales.
The coast around Cornwall is wild and rugged. There are a number of unreachable coves and beaches and rocky islands dotted nearby which have broken away from the mainland many years ago.
Part of the Cornwall coastal path this area is wild and unspolied yet close to the busy town of Newquay. The sea pinks or thrift grows along the coastline loving the salty air of the sea.
West Pentire wows us with wildflowers. Found between Holywell Bay and Crantock Beach and carefully managed for nature and people, the West Pentire arable fields explode in a riot of red poppies in early summer.
High up on the south east corner Bodmin Moor, with its views stretching across the Tamar Valley and on to the hills of Dartmoor, ramblers are drawn to follow in the tracks of curious granite blocks, uniformly laid into the natural landscape, guiding them higher and higher.
The landscape here has not changed for centuries, but around 150 years ago, these granite sleepers numbered some 120,000, and, overlaid with train tracks, ran from Moorswater near Liskeard up to Kilmar Tor at almost 1300ft above sea level, making it the highest railway line in Cornwall.
Today, what is left of this abandoned railway, blending back into its natural environment, speaks more of its sad demise than its heyday of productivity and the innovative engineering of its design.
The entrance to Rock Harbour dries out at low tide, here you can see the Jubilee Queen heading out with a small Cornish Shrimper sailing over the bar.
St Enodoc church is situated in sand dunes east of Daymer Bay and Brea Hill on the River Camel estuary. Wind-driven sand has formed banks that are almost level with the roof on two sides. From the sixteenth century to the middle of the nineteenth century, the church was virtually buried by the dunes and was known locally as Sinking Neddy or Sinkininny Church.To maintain the tithes required by the church, it had to host services at least once a year, so the vicar and parishioners descended into the sanctuary through a hole in the roof. By 1864 it was unearthed and the dunes were stabilized. The church is surrounded by the Church course of the St Enodoc Golf Club. It is the burial ground of Sir John Betjeman
The colourful May Queen passenger ferry just arriving in St Mawes near the Idle Rocks Hotel to drop off her passengers arriving from Falmouth
Place Manor and it’s chruch has been owned by the same family for 400 years. The Estate is situated at the end of a small creek across from St Mawes, on the Roseland Peninsular
St Mawes is a beautiful town on the Roseland Peninsular opposite the busy Universtity town of Falmouth. It’s natural harbour is a popular venue for boat owners.
St Mawes Castle taken from the other side of the entrance to St Mawes Harbour. Here you can also see the iconic Falmouth working boats racing in the Carrick Roads.
Colourful boats sitting on their moorings in the gorgeous natural harbour of St Mawes, Cornwall
The beautiful town of St Mawes is a popular tourist destination on the Roseland Peninsular, Cornwall. The large natural harbour is also very popular with boat owners.
Bluebells underneath trees in a Cornish woodland.
A view of the old town of Charlestown taken from the outer harbour wall. A dark filter was used to create blurring of the clouds and the water whilst leaving the buildings and harbour wall in focus. This is one of the locations of the filming of Poldark
A few hardy surfers enjoying the high tide in the evening on Polzeath beach in Cornwall.
The last few surfers enjoy the surf and high tide on Polzeath Beach in the early evening light.
One sheep was brave enough to stand and stare, her mate wasn’t so sure!
A statue of a jellyfish made up of what has been washed up on a Cornish beach. This is a sad reminder of what human beings are doing to our fragile planet.
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Place Manor is one of Cornwall’s hidden gems, the Place Estate with its church and manor house has been in the same family for over 400 years. It is set in the lovely Roseland peninsular, is almost entirely surrounded by sea and has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and a heritage coastline.
This image has had a line and ink effect added.
New Polzeath and Pentire Glaze Haven are located to the right of the main beach in the direction of Pentire Head, which affords stunning views over the bay and the camel estuary to Padstow and beyond to Trevose head Lighthouse. Pentire Glaze Haven can only be reached via the beach at fairly low tide, but there is a footpath at New Polzeath that accesses the beach when the tide is up.
The Nebra sky disc, a gold-decorated bronze disc found in Germany and dated to the Bronze Age contains both gold and tin from the Carnon valley.
The Carnon Valley is home to a number of mines. The old tramway has been converted to a number of trails for bikes, horse and walkers.
Carnon viaduct spans the Carnon Valley and carries the main railway line. On the valley floor are large areas of wild purple heather. You can see the pillars of the old viaduct just the other side of the new one.
Carnon viaduct spans the Carnon Valley and carries the main railway line. The old viaduct pillars are still visible next to the new viaduct.
An image of the harvest moon against a backdrop of cloudy skies. A harvest moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox.
This slightly “spooky” image was taken on Friday 13th September 2019, unlucky for some. Long Exposure image.
A Cornish signpost showing the wedding guests which way to go - the ony way is up!
Looe bridge separates West and East Looe. The harbour is a busy fishing port and there are also many provately owned vessels moored in the river.
colourful fishing boats moored alongside the busy harbour at Looe.
Wheal Edward was worked for both tin and copper until 1893 when it closed following an accident in which 19 men and a boy were drowned. In the distance you can see the Crowns engine houses.
Trevellas Porth Cove is just around the corner from St Agnes. The valley here was once at the heart of a large scale mining operation (the Blue Hills mine) the ruins of which remain as a poignant reminder of the area's industrial heritage.
Today, this is one of the North coast's quieter beaches with rarely more than a handful of people on the sandy shingle beach.
Poldark mine as seen in the very popular tv series filmed on location at West Wheal Owles, Botallack, St Just Cornwall.
Cape Cornwall is one of only two capes in Britain. Often referred to as the connoisseur's Land's End, the iconic chimney stack and Brisons Rocks make this site a must-see.
Cape Cornwall marks the spot where the Atlantic currents divide. It was bought by Heinz for the nation as part of their centenary celebrations, and presented to the National Trust in 1987. There is a distinctive plaque at the summit to mark this gift.
The chimney stack dates back to 1894, when Cape Cornwall Mine was in operation, extracting tin and copper from out under the sea.
Kenidjack has a rich industrial history, including engine houses perched on the edge of dramatic cliffs and Bronze Age burial cairns. The remains of hut circles have also been found in the vicinity. Kenidjack Cliff Castle lies on the coast path between St Just and Botallack,
Kenidjack Cliff Castle is one of several Iron Age promontory forts that have been found in exposed coastal locations on the Penwith peninsula. The ramparts are very well-preserved on the northern side, where it is possible to discern the remains of a triple-ditch defence line.
The Crowns engine houses sit precariously perched on the cliffs of North Cornwall, near St Just.
Truthwall Cottage is in the small hamlet of Botallack in Cornwall. This bright yellow cottage can’t be missed when passing by and the old car is always parked outside!
A digital painting of a horse standing in a field above the cliffs on a very windy day in Cornwall, this horse stood and looked at me for a while.
St Mawes Castle taken from a slightly different angle on a beautiful winters evening in Cornwall. St mawes Castle is a popular wedding venue.
St Mawes is usually a bustling town in Cornwall, full of tourists. The harbour here is a very busy harbour full of boats, not in winter….a lone kyak enjoys the peace.
Reeds gently swaying in the breeze on an Autumn day on a quiet beach in Cornwall.
Taken from a small farm track near Minions, you can see right across to Dartmoor, in the middle ground is the bright colour of a rusty corrugated iron roofed barn
Beautiful reflections in Penzance Inner harbour.
An image of Penzance taken from the harbour wall on a winters evening.
Penzance taken from the harbour wall on a cold, calm winters afternoon just as the sun was going down.
Surfers in the water off Summerleaze Beach Bude.
Gigantic waves hit the coastline of Porthleven in Cornwall.
St Mawes harbour looking toward the Idle Rocks Hotel and the Ship and Castle Hotel which can be seen left of centre. In summer this harbour and town is buzzing with tourists, this is taken during February when there are fewer people around
St Mawes Castle is a prominant landmark at the entrance to St Mawes harbour in Cornwall. It is a popular wedding venue.
This image was taken from public land.
Mullion Cove is a small working fishing village near The Lizard in Cornwall. This image was taken in stormy weather in winter.
Mullion Cove taken during a winter storm. Here you can see the waves breaking over the harbour wall. Mullion Cove is a working fishing village in Southern Cornwall
Sometimes known as Gunwalloe Fishing Cove Beach is separated from its neighbour, Church Cove Beach, by Pedngwinian headland. Because of the lack of facilities and the treacherous water conditions, the beach is normally very quiet.
Downlong Cottage is a lovely guesthouse in the heart of St Ives, Cornwall
Mullion Cove is a tiny fishing village in Cornwall. Teh small fishing boats can be seen here on the slipway. This image is a long exposure image to smooth out the water.
A digital painting of one of the tiny streets in Port Isaac. The very famous Doc Martin tv series was filmed here.
A view of the colourful vessels in Mylor Yacht Harbour during lockdown in May 2020.
A disused area of mine workings has turned into colourful artwork on the North Coast of Cornwall, near St Agnes.
A reminder that there is always light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how dark it gets.
A wonderful peaceful scene of a mighty oak tree standing alone in a field. I love the dappled light in the foreground and the framing of another oak.
Beautiful views over a Cornish landscape, from the heart of West Cornwall. This image was taken from the country raod to Stithians and looks over the gorgieus contryside all the way to the clay mines near St Austell.
A wonderful view from the Roseland Peninsular looking out to Falmouth Bay and beyond.
Brightly coloured fishing boatslie alongside the harbour wall in contrast to the privately owned pleasure craft ashore in the background.
These stones stood for hundreds of years at Manacle Point and were resited in 1967 because of expanding work at a nearby quarry. They stand on the cliffs above Porthoustock near St Keverne in Cornwall,
The Five Pilchards Inn is in Porthallow and the name indicates the traditional occupation of its inhabitants.
Whilst driving through the narrow lanes of the beautiful Cornish landscape on the South coast we spotted these beautiful clouds above the fields. This image was taken from near St Keverne.
Small brightly coloured fishing boats lie ashore on the pebbly beach at Porthoustock on the Lizard Peninsular, Cornwall. In the background the beach is dominated by a large concrete stone mill which was once used to crush stone but is now disused.
Porthoustock quarry mines aggregates and sits on the edge of Porthoustock Beach, Cornwall.
The Cottage stands on the edge of the hill sand overlooks Porthoustock beach and the quarry beyond.
Ships on the horizon as we look out from Coverack over the sea. The wild flowers a prominent feature on top of the rocky outcrop.
The village of Coverack is centred around the harbour, an important part of its history. Constructed in 1724 for the growing pilchard fleet, it is now home to a much smaller number of fishing boats, still retaining its allure with a nod to the past.
Due to a particularly bad incident in 1898 when over a hundred lives were lost when the SS Mohegan hit the reef, a lifeboat was launched at Coverack. Active until the early 1970s when it went into a much-deserved retirement and is now home to a wonderful restaurant.
The small harbour in Coverack is still a working fishing harbour. These colourful fishing boats dry out at low water.
Coverack lifeboat slip is now out of use for the lifeboat, but one or two of the locals make use of it! Here you can see a small grey dinghy slipped and ready to go.
The area around the harbour in Coverack is renowned for it’s quaint cottages and narrow streets.
A ship leaving Falmouth Harbour on a clear day where you can see for miles.
The North Coast of Cornwall is not only beautiful but rugged and wild and many people are drawn to it because of this. The South West Coast path runs along this area.
The views are stunning along the South West Coast Path, this image was taken from Coverack looking towards Falmouth. In the distance there are ships heading towards the busy port of Falmouth.
Coverack is a pretty fishing village on the South Coast of Cornwall. Small sailing yachts anchor in the bay during the summer.
Falmouth harbour is a busy place in the heart of Cornwall. Yachts sit on moorings overloooked by the pretty townhouses.
This photograph of Falmouth is taken from Flushing, where you will often find the fishing vessel Golden Fleece II unloading the days catch onto the harbour wall.
Flushing is a small village oppsite the town of Falmouth in Cornwall. Little rows of cottages make up the vast majority of the village and small dinghies sit on their moorings next to the sea wall.
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There are many tors on Bodmin moor, they are wonderful landmarks for walkers. This one is next to a quarry known as Cheesewring, the views are stunning across the moor.
The Eden Project, Cornwall is always lit up around Christmastime. The lights are spectacular every year and they are always different too.
This is the Eastern breakwater in Mylor Yacht Harbour just after a sharp rain shower.
Mevagissey is a small working fishing village near St Austell, Cornwall.
An enormous wave breaks over the end of the breakwater in Portreath, Cornwall. The small structure you see in this photo is no longer there having been wiped out by another huge wave!
Commercial fishing vessel PZ 115 returns to her homeport of Newlyn, Cornwall. Newlyn is still a busy fishing port near Penzance and within Mounts Bay.
Empty pontoons of the Helford River Sailing Club looking towards The Ferryboat Inn, Helford Passage, Cornwall. The pontoons are free of boats during the winter period, this is taken on a beautiful wwinters day in January.
Godrevy Lighthouse was built in 1858–1859 on Godrevy Island in St Ives Bay, Cornwall. Standing approximately 300 metres off Godrevy Head, it marks the Stones reef, which has been a hazard to shipping for centuries.
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Looe Harbour is a working fishing harbour and every day the fishing boats come in and dock alongside the fish quay to unload their catch.
Stormy skies over Falmouth harbour. The yacht and boats are lying moored quietly facing the wind and waiting for the heavens to open!
This is Jubilee Wharf an eco building in Penryn at the top of the Penryn River.It was built using pioneering techniques of eco-development, and designed by Bill Dunster of ZED Factory, Jubilee Wharf tries to foster community through the range of activities that take place here, within a building that aims to reduce its resource consumption without compromise to the quality of living environment.
Porthleven harbour is frequently hit by storms and sometimes suffers severe damage as a result. Here the harbour is braving stormy seas and crashing waves during the winter of 2016.
RNAS Culdrose and the Falmouth Lifeboat on exercise in Falmouth Harbour.
The Ship Inn was built in the 17th century as a fisherman's cottage and became a public house at the turn of the last century.
The Ship nestles in the picturesque fishing village of Portloe and is full of character and nautical bric-a-brac. The pub is in a tucked away position only 5 minutes from the sea, with a peaceful beer garden overlooking the wooded valley and trickling stream that runs by.
Long exposure of the mysterious Dozmary Pool on Bodmin Moor. There are many myths and legends attached to this small lake just south of Bolventor, not least its name; this is reputedly derived from 'Dozy Mary', an unfortunate girl who was murdered here. Among the other legends are that this is the resting place of King Arthur's sword, 'Excalibur' - this is the lake of 'Lady of the Lake' fame.
Dozmary Pool is also the location of one of Jan Tregeagle's trials. It is said he was set the task of emptying the pool equipped only with a holed limpet shell.
Dozmary Pool is a small , but the largest natural lake in the heart of Bodmin Moor. Among the other legends are that this is the resting place of King Arthur's sword, 'Excalibur' - this is the lake of 'Lady of the Lake' fame. This image was taken with a slow shutter speed to smooth out the water and blur the clouds to add an air of mystery.
A small isolated cottage tucked away on Bodmin Moor on the edge of Dozmary Lake. I just love the quaintness of the rickety fence, the dry stone walling and the washing hanging on the line all amongst the stunning scenery of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall.
A single highland cow standing in a daisy covered field beside Colliford Lake, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall.
Reflections of the beautiful village of Helford in Cornwall. This photograph was taken on a peaceful winters day.
All sorts of boats enjoying the fabulous Cornish weather in the Carrick Roads. Here is a classic yacht with the famous privately owned cruise ship, The World, berthed at Falmouth Docks in the background.
This delightful little beach can be found on the Roseland Peninsular just around the corner from St Anthony Head. It is popular with boat owners who anchor in the small bay.
A stunning image of Falmouth across the Carrick Roads from the Roseland Peninsular. Here you can see Gyllingvase Beach to the left, Pendennis Castle, and Falmouth Docks where the famous cruise ship The World is docked.
Falmouth in Cornwall taken from the Roseland Peninsular looking across the Carrick Roads to the docks where the privately ownded cruise ship is berthed alongside.
A lone pine tree bends over a clear blue bay in the Carrick Roads. A small yacht is anchored near by. In the distance is Falmouth Harbour and the docks, where you can just see the large cruise ship The World.
St Mawes Castle guards the entrance to the Carrick Roads and the entrance to St Mawes Harbour. Here you can see the St Mawes to Falmouth ferry which runs all year round.
St Mawes is a very popular tourist destination in Cornwall. The harbour is always popular with boat owners.
Hay bales lying under a tree in a field on the Roseland Peninsular, the cloud formation added interest
Looking from the Roseland Peninsular towards Falmouth Bay, this image is framed by the Cornish pines that grow by the sea and the clouds signify a change in the weather.
This beautiful village partly nestles beside the Percuil River. Here you can see the wooden buildings of Pascoe’s Boatyard where the narrow road runs down from the main village.
A quiet summer’s day in Falmouth Bay with a few boats out enjoying the day.
Pasco's Boatyard is located in the small hamlet of St Just in Roseland on the River Fal estuary in Cornwall. The boatyard has been in existence since the 18th century.
The gig rowers on Lady Loe return to Loe Beach after a rowing session just as the sun goes down.
HMS Tyne is one of the three River-class patrol ships built to safeguard the fishing stocks. Her mission? To enforce national and EU fisheries legislation within British Fishery Limits.
She is one of the busiest vessels in the Fleet, spending nine out of ten days at sea protecting our fisheries.
The Duchess of Cornwall is one of the Falmouth to St Mawes ferries which run every day, they are foot passenger only ferries.. Here she is leaving Falmouth for a windy trip to St Mawes.
I just liked this tree sitting amoungst the grasses in a Cornish field.
Polperro is a working harbour in Cornwall, it is a very pretty village with the houses perched either side of the steep sided harbour. Here are two small motorboats taking tourists around the bay on a beautiful hot and sunny day.
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) provides logistical support to the Royal Navy. In the case of our Bay-class Landing Ship Docks, that means facilitating amphibious operations by offloading troops in even the roughest weather conditions.
Colourful townhouses overlook Falmouth Harbour on a beautiful sunny day in Cornwall
A Cornish Shrimper on it’s mooring up Mylor Creek in Cornwall. The shrimpers are a popular cruising boats in the Falmouth area and there is also quite a racing fleet. They are built in Cornwall by Cornish Crabbers in Wadebridge
A Cornish Shrimper on it’s mooring up Mylor Creek in Cornwall. The shrimpers are a popular cruising boats in the Falmouth area and there is also quite a racing fleet. They are built in Cornwall by Cornish Crabbers in Wadebridge
Colourful fishing boats bobbibng about on their moorings at Mylor Yacht Harbour.
Falmouth is a very popular sailing and boating area in Cornwall, her you can see many varied types of vessel, from commercial craft to expensive privately owned yachts.
Falmouth taken from the harbour with the boats on moorings in the foreground.
RFA Mounts Bay is a Bay-class auxiliary landing ship dock (LSD(A)) of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. She is named after Mount's Bay in Cornwall. Here she is photographed in Falmouth Docks
Flushing side of Falmouth harbour with some grand houses overlooking the moored yachts.
Seahorse a converted MFV on its mooring just off the beach at Flushing, Falmouth, Cornwall
Sailiing yacht Omo sitting at anchor off Flushing in Falmuth Harbour, Cornwall
Marguerite, a traditional wooden sailing boat moored alongside the pontoon by Lord Falmouth’s Estate.
Motor vessel Tethra is a cruising restaurant run by two ladies. Tethra is seen cruising the River Fal and Carrick Roads during the summer months with their dining guests on board.
Moyana is a cruising vessel which takes visitors and trourists on a beautiful cruises around the Cornish Coast. The name Moyana is of Portuguese origin and means Leader.
A wonderfuly peaceful scene up the River Fal, Cornwall
The Boscawen family have lived at Tregothnan since 1334 and is the seat of the Viscount Falmouth. The name 'Tregothnan' literally means 'The House at the Head of the Valley' and is still a private family home today.
The Percuil river is an unspoilt tributary of the River Fal. The area is dominated by some spectacular architecture which overlooks the moored boats.
Trellissick House lies in extensive grounds wich are on the banks of the Carrick Roads. Trelissick was originally a farm, built in the 13th century. Over the years it has been bought and sold and now is lived in by the Copeland family.
This image was taken from the Carrick Roads.
As the sun went down the light struck this windmill and made it stand out against the sky.
Taken on wild Bodmin Moor just before the rains. Bodmin Moor is a wonderful wild area with cairns and granite rocks sprinkeld around the landscape amongst the windswept harrdy trees.
A single oak tree on Bodmin Moor, underneath you can see a black sheep grazing.
A misty morning over the hill tops at Nance Lakes near Carbis Bay. Nance Lakes farm has five beautiul fishing lakes where earliy morning risers fish for fun.
The famous Cheesewring Quarry was started in 1845 although Granite working on the moor had been established for centuries previously. Legend has it that the Cheesewring was formed when the saints and the giants were both inhabiting Cornwall.
Cheeswring Farm nestles below the Cheeswring on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. In the background you can see one of the tors which are porminent on the moors
Phoenix United Mine is a disused 19th century copper and tin mine in Cornwall, England, UK. Heavy metals left over in the soil from the mining operations have allowed mosses and lichens to flourish, and today the site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, noted for its biological characteristics. In this image a white horse stands motionless with the mine in the background
The granite stones are the base of the original railway tracks that led to the Cheesewring Quarry, they make a wonderful path which leads into the quarry itself.
The veiws from Cheesewring Farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor are to die for. You can see all the way to Dartmoor.
This conical tor was known as Sharp Point Tor or Sharpitor in the 19th century. It rises to around 378m (1240ft) above sea level. This image was taken in the Autumn evening light from Cheesewring Farm.
The remains of the old railtrack leading to the Cheesewring and the quarry across Bodmin Moor.
A fallen tree on the ege of Bodmin Moor overlooking the beautiful valley to Dartmoor.
The Tamar Valley is a wide valley which stretches from Bodmin Moor to Dartmoor. The valley is true Cornish mining country and is littered with old mine workings, which sit comfortably amongst the lush green fields and granite dry stone walls.
The Minions hertiage centre lies just outside the highest village in Cornwall on the edge of Bodmin Moor, it is an old enigne house and the entire area is true Cornish mining country
Two ponies gallivant together in the field, whilst Cheesewring Farm basks in the sunlight behind. With stunning views over the Tamar Valley all the way to Dartmoor.
Small boats moored off the quay at Flushing, The Seven Stars Pub is at the centre of the village. Flushing village sits across the water from Falmouth.
An old oak tree on the edge of Bodmin Moor in Autumn with Sharp Tor in the back ground.
This beautiful pink thatched cottage is the envy of many. It sits on the waterfront in Falmouth Harbour and has beauitufl gardens and a private dock.
St Mawes Castle is situated at the mouth of the Carrick Roads, the entrance to Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. It is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all.
Flushing sailing club is situated at the edge of Flushing and is a busy club hosting racing throughout the long season. Flushing is a pretty village opposite Falmouth, Cornwall.
Flushing quay at high tide. Flushing quay is home to the large commercial fishing vessel Golden Fleece II, where hse moors alongside to drop off the days catch. The quay is shared with fisherman and local children who enjoy jumping off the wall into the harbour.
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station is the largest satellite earth receiving station in the world with over 60 dishes in total
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station is the world's largest satellite earth receiving station, located on Goonhilly Downs near Helston on the Lizard peninsula. There are over 60 communications dishes, 25 of which are in use, providing a significant proportion of the UK's satellite connectivity. The site also links into undersea cable lines.
The first communications dish was Antenna One, otherwise known as Arthur, and was built in 1962 to link with Telstar. It was the first open parabolic design and received the first live transatlantic television broadcasts from the United States. Many of the dishes are named after characters from Cornish legends. The largest dish, Merlin, has a 32 metre diameter & is pictured here.
Lobster pots stacked neatly on the quay in St Mawes harbour. The Ship and Castle Hotel is in the background.
A misty morning over the Tamar Valley taken from the edge of Bodmin Moor and framed by the beauitufl pine trees at Cheesewring Farm
The beautiful Cornish coastline taken from the Roseland Peninsular .
A beautiful Cornish Cottage perched on the cliffs above Port Quin on the North Coast of Cornwall. Many of the house and cottages in Cornwall are granite clad or built of granite which is found locally.
Doyden Castle a truncated gothic folly, was built by a successful local businessman, Samuel Symmons as a place to entertain friends. It is situated on the Port Quin headland on the North Coast od Cornwall.
Doyden Castle a Gothic folly sits overlooking the stunning azure waters of the North Coast above Port Quin
A harsh wind from the North produced overnight snow and ice in Ponsanooth, Cornwall, at first light we woke to see a winter wonderland
Bare trees and frosty fields on a cold morning in Ponsanooth, Conrwall.
St Mawes Castle is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Falmouth, Cornwall, between 1540 and 1542. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the Carrick Roads waterway at the mouth of the River Fal.
Brightly coloured fishing boats are moored in the beautiful harbour in St Ives, Cornwall.
The popular town of St Ives in Cornwall on a summer's day. The church is always central to a Cornish town or village and here it rises above the busy waterfront.
Penzance marina is home to a number of leisure craft, working fishing boats and of course a lifeboat.
A painting from my original photograph.
Charlestown Beach is a south-facing, sloping shingle beach accessed by steps on the east (left) side of the historic harbour, which is home to several tall ships. The harbour is also used as a filming locations, most recently as the main quayside in the Poldark series.
The first and last house at Lands End in Conrwall with Longships lighthouse in the middle distance.
A large fire dominating the landscape near Lands End, Cornwall.
It is recorded that The Mariners originated in part from the early 17th century as three cottages. In the early-mid 1800s the middle cottage became licensed as a public house and was known locally as a 'kiddlewink', or smugglers' beer shop.
Noel Coward is understood to have spent some of his happiest days staying at The Mariners which is believed was his inspiration for Room With A View. Indeed there is a small carving of a sailing boat on one staircase with his initials N.C. below.
Large granite boulders lead the eye to the first and last house in England and on to the Longships lighthouse and rocks, near Lands End in Cornwall.
A lone aeroplane flits across the skies as the sun sets over Mounts Bay and St Michaels Mount.
A new lifeboat station on The Lizard was built at Kilcobben Cove, east of The Lizard lighthouse. Construction was a major civil engineering project because the station and its slipway were built on a cliff just above the waterline. The station, which cost £90,000, was opened on 7 July, 1961 by the Duke of Edinburgh, who also named the new Barnett-class lifeboat Duke of Cornwall ON952. Due to the steepness of the cliff, a funicular railway carries the lifeboat crew down to the boathouse.
This old fisherman's hut sits nestled against the hillside near Prussia Cover in Cornwall
This group of fisherman's huts have nestled in the hillside for many years and are still in use by the local fishermen from Prussia Cove in Cornwall
These beautiful old fisherman's huts lie near the sea nestled against the hillside near Prussia Cove, Cornwall
Boats moored in the inner harbour at Porthleven, Cornwall
A view of Porthleven Harbour looking from the beach to the iconic clock tower in the distance. Portheleven is a popular tourist destination in Cornwall as well as being a busy fishing and boating village
Porthleven Harbour on a quiet Sunday evening. Portheleven is a popular tourist destination in Cornwall as well as being a busy fishing and boating village
Kennack Sands is a small beach along the South West Coast Path, accessible by road to a small car park. Located in the far South West of Cornwall, Kennack Sands is just another beautiful beach on the Lizard Peninsular.
The Cottage stands on the edge of the hill sand overlooks Porthoustock beach and the quarry beyond.
Porthallow beach looking towards Falmouth. Porthallow’s Beach is fairly sheltered as it is set on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsular, away from the prevailing South Westerly winds
A smalll red fishing boat ashore on the beach at Porthallow. The beach is made up of pebbles and is sheltered from the prevailing south westerly winds.
The Old Coastguards Lookout is a romantic and unspoiled venue on the headland overlooking Veryan Bay with inspiring views out to sea and along the coast. It is licensed for weddings.
Whilst driving through the narrow lanes of the beautiful Cornish landscape on the South coast we spotted these beautiful clouds above the fields. This image was taken from near St Keverne.
Small brightly coloured fishing boats lie ashore on the pebbly beach at Porthoustock on the Lizard Peninsular, Cornwall. In the background the beach is dominated by a large concrete stone mill which was once used to crush stone but is now disused.
This beach is dominated by a disused mill, which you can see to the left of the image, aggregates are still quarried nearby. Porthoustock lies on the Eastern side of the Lizard peninsular.
Porthoustock quarry mines aggregates and sits on the edge of Porthoustock Beach, Cornwall.
Along the coast path towards Portscatho the views are stunning. Look through the wooden gate across the lush vegetation down to the sea and Nare Head with the infamous Gull Rock beyond the headland.
Along the coast path towards Portscatho the views are stunning. Look through the wooden gate across the lush vegetation down to the sea and Nare Head with the infamous Gull Rock beyond the headland.
This tall brick built building stands out in the middle of Kingsbridge, Devon
A small red and yellow dinghy on the beach at Mylor Yacht Harbour. Cornwall. The harbour is basking in sunshine after a heavy shower of rain.
Dark skies hang over the sea as the last of the sunlight hits the white waves on the North coast of Cornwall
This shiny black pebble really stood out on a sandy beach on the North coast of Cornwall.
A small geen wooden tender sits on a mooring waiting for the tide to come in in Bude. The mother ship is out fishing.
Bude is a popular tourist resort in North Cornwall.
This is all that remains of a large ship which was wrecked centuries ago in St Mawes Harbour and ended up of the beach at Place.
A red fishing kyak lying ashore on the tiny beach beside the old lifeboat station at Lizard Point, Cornwall, on an unusually calm evening.
Surfers and walkers alike enjoying a beautfiul blustery day on Polzeath Beach in Cornwall.
Polzeath is a popular tourist destination, also visited by David Cameron and his family. Here you can see New Polzeath on the left side, the large surf friendly beach in the middle and Polzeath itself sprawling out over the hill.
On the wild Tin Coast, the famed Crowns engine houses cling to the foot of the cliffs. Part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and Poldark filming location.
This route takes you through eerie willow woodlands, over ancient landscapes and wildlife-rich heathland, past ponds buzzing with nature and into the footsteps of Cornwall's mining pioneers.
Gunwen Methodist chapel is situated in the hamlet of Gurtla, better known as Lowertown and in the shadow of Helman Tor.
The chapel stands close to where the three parishes of Luxulyan, Lanlivery and Lanivet meet, beside the Saints’ Way footpath which runs from Padstow to Tywardreath and Fowey.
The chapel was built in 1869 the site is associated with William O’ Bryan the founder of the Bible Christians.
Helman Tor is a prominent hill south of Bodmin in Cornwall that can be seen for miles around. The natural rocky outcrops on the summit were supplemented in early Neolithic times to create what is known as a Tor Enclosure. Such high places were often sacred to pagans and became known as dwelling places of the gods and ancestors.
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Red Moor is a nature reserve and Red Moor is a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest, noted for its biological characteristics, near Lanlivery in mid Cornwall, here it is pictured from Helman Tor
A windswept tree holding on with the help of granite boulders just below the top of Helman Tor and what a view!
There are wonderful views to be had on top of Helman Tor Cornwall. On a clear day you can see both the coasts.
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Longships Lighthouse is an active 19th-century lighthouse about 1.25 mile off the coast of Land's End in Cornwall, England. It is the second lighthouse to be built on Carn Bras, the highest of the Longships islets which rises 39 feet above high water level.
On the summit of Helman Tor you can find a logan stone, a huge boulder weighing many tons which rocks when you stand on it. Such stones were once thought to have magical properties and to have been the site of druid rituals. In later times witches were said to gather there and touching a logan stone nine times at midnight was sure to turn you into a witch! From a scientific perspective one can imagine the huge amount of piezoelectricity that must be generated by rocking such a stone and how this could possibly affect consciousness.
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Tinker Taylor cottage is a small cottage overlooking Sennen lifeboat station. It is amongst some old and beautiful buildings in the centre of Sennen Cove, Cornwall.
Sennen Cove in Southern Cornwall is still an active fishing village as well as an extremely popular tourist destination.
These granite boulders are part of Helman Tor, Bodmin, Cornwall. Taken from this angle they appear to be engaged in a passionate kiss.
St Ives Bay taken from the Towans and looking towards the towns of Hayle and St Ives. The dramatic sky precedes an electric storm.
Godrevy lighthouse taken in beautiful light from the Towans. Look carefully and you can see a windsurfer enjoying the sea!
Beautiful clouds hovering over Godrevy on a stormy day in Cornwall.
Wonderful light falls over Godrevy lighthouse as the rain approaches. This image was taken from the Towans.
A wonderful cloudscape of Godrevy, taken from the Towans and looking towards Godrevy lighthouse.
A beautiful rainbow which has formed over sculptured farmland in Cornwall.
Godrevy lighthouse can be seen in the distance as rain clouds gather over the Towans at Gwithian in Cornwall.
Godrevy lighthouse taken in beautiful light on a blustery summers day from the Towans Cornwall
These beautiful cottages offer stunning views over the Towans towards St Ives Cornwall.
Blue skies and azure seas over St Ives Bay, Cornwall. Look closely and you can see a juvenile gull flying low to the rocks.
Erosion along the Cornish coast is very obvious, here you can see a rock that has literally broken of the mainland, these are everywhere along th Towan, near Godrevy, Cornwall.
Godrevy lighthouse taken in beautiful light from the Towans. Surfers enjoy the breaking waves.
Godrevy lighthouse, Cornwall taken from the Towans, as the storm clouds gather
Summerleaze Beach Bude, is ideal for bathing in the summer and dog walking in the winter. In this image you can see the large cafe, Lifes a Beach, and the blue beach huts below. Summerleaze is also an unusually interesting beach with a large breakwater complete with tower protecting a small harbour and the mouth of the Bude canal with its massive lock gates. On the opposite side of the beach there's a sea-water bathing pool making for safe bathing whatever the conditions. Backing onto the beach are grassy downs and the River Neet.
Falmouth waterfront with the Poince of Wales pier behind moored boats in the harbour.
Falmouth has a wide variety of waterfront properties, some are modern residential buildings that overlook the harbour, others are older buildings which are shops and offices.
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Falmouth Town taken from the water on a beautiful summer's day. A variety of buildings in different styles dominate the skyline and an equal variety of boats sit on their moorings in the foreground.
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Evening sunlight falls over the moorings at the entrace to the Penryn River, Falmouth, Cornwall.
Small row of waterfront cottages in Falmouth, Cornwall next to Upton Slip.
MV Marala berthed at Port Pendennis Marina, Falmouth, Cornwall. Behind the marina you can see the landmark tower of the National Maritime Museum. I have slightly desaturated this image to give more impact the this recently restored vessel.
Colourful dahlia's growng along a fence on at Oaks Holiday Park, No Mans Land, Cornwall
Two small lakes at the bottom of a valley in No Man's Land, near Looe in Cornwall
A beautiful and peaceful lake in a small valley in No Mans Land Cornwall.
A Cornish cottage nestling against the hillside in Cornwall.
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Saint Michaels Mount is a small island cut off from the mainland of Cornwall by the tidal waters just off Marazion, near Penzance. It is the home of Lord St Leven. One can walk across the cobbled causeway at low tide to visit the shops and wander round the island, spend too long and your return will have to be by boat!
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St Mawes Castle is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Falmouth, Cornwall, between 1540 and 1542. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the Carrick Roads waterway at the mouth of the River Fal.
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One of the smallest marinas in Cornwall, Malpas Marina is situated near the top of the beautiful Fal Estuary, in the village of Malpas, where the Truro and Tresillian rivers meet.
The Idle Rocks has been a part of the community of St. Mawes since 1913 when it was built on the site of the old local bakery.
It is a luxury hotel offering superb views across the harbour.
St Anthony lighthouse was commissioned by Trinity House in 1835 to warn ships of their presence, and of the dangers of Black Rock sitting square in the middle of the channel into the harbour.
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Originally built in the 1750s, Trelissick House has a varied history of ownership it lies within diverse countryside surrounded by the River Fal with an historic park, & woodland.
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Falmouth seafront in Cornwall boasts an eclectiv mix of architecture, old and new. The seafront comprises of both residential accommodation and glorious hotels.
A wonderful view from Cheeswring Farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor all the way to Dartmoor
One of my favourite views taken from the edge of Bodmin Moor you can see Dartmoor in the distance over the rolling Cornish landscape.
This granite quarry lies on the southern slopes of Stowe Hill near the village of Minions on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Quarrying started in 1845 and diminished by the early 20th century, however, more recent work occurred as recently as 1984. It has some of the purest quality granite. Today the site is used by rock climbers.
Daniel Gumb was the most celebrated character to live on the moors near Pensilva. He is best known for his home among the rocks at the Cheeswring, which in Daniel's day was a very remote place indeed. He was born on 14th April 1703 and his main occupation of stone-cutter brought him to the Cheeswring hill where he built his 'house'.
An old barn beneath the Cheesewring on Bodmin Moor Cornwall
The Cheesewring Quarry has taken a huge bite out of the hill on which the rock formation stands. Quarrying began here in 1845 and continued until the early 20th century. The quality of the granite is particularly fine and was much sort after. Granite from the Cheesewring Quarry was even used for cladding during the construction of Tower Bridge in London.
Looking down at Hells Mouth, beach. This beach's dramatic English name is based not just on its semicircular shape resembling a wide, open mouth. Its hellish dimension comes from a savage, south-westerly aspect that offers precious little shelter to sailors.
Seven slabs of rock make up the thirty-two feet high Cheesewring, with the smallest and lightest rocks at the bottom, and the thickest and heaviest,measuring over 30ft across, at the top. It often seems to just hang above the moor.
Bright yellow gorse adorns the cliffs along the North Coast of Cornwall, looking towards Fisherman's Cove.
These cliffs on the rugged North Coast of Cornwall are dangerous but stunningly beautiful. They are subject to requent rock falls, the sea reclaiming the land.
A view of the old tin mining town of Redruth in Cornwall. You can see the old mine buildings to the left of the horizon and the TV mast serving much of Cornwall mid shot.
A popular cafe near Gwithian and Godrevy situated on the North Coast of Cornwall. As the name suggests it is very close to Hell's Mouth, a small and dangerous cove.
A beautiful example of the fragility of these dramatic cliffs in Cornwall, a recent rock fall on the right and a number of breakaway land masses forming their own small islands in the sea.
The rugged North Coast of Cornwall in the Spring when bright yellow gorse covers much of the landscape.
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The Cheesewring is a granite tor in Cornwall, situated on the eastern flank of Bodmin Moor on Stowe's Hill near the village Minions. It is a natural geological formation, a rock outcrop of granite slabs formed by weathering. The name derives from the resemblance of the piled slabs to a cheesewring, a press-like device that was once used to make cheese.
An abstract painting of paddle boarders in the calm seas off Sennen Cove in Cornwall.
Henwood is a hamlet in the parish of Linkinhorne East Cornwall. Henwood is on the edge of Bodmin Moor and situated between Stowe's Hill and Notter Tor.
Ponsanooth viaduct across the River Kennall is 2 miles north of Penryn railway station, & designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It is 139 feet high, 645 feet long on 9 piers; replaced by a new stone viaduct on 7 September 1930. This is the tallest viaduct west of Truro, Cornwall
