Manacle Point to Penlee Point (1)
05.06.2009.
The un-named headland with the small building is just hiding Manacle Point, and Porthoustock with its quarry is barely more
than a stone's throw NW from there. South of Godrevy Cove is Dean Point, with Dean Quarry (now disused) nearby.
than a stone's throw NW from there. South of Godrevy Cove is Dean Point, with Dean Quarry (now disused) nearby.
Although several rocks can be seen lying off the two points, the main group of rocks known as the Manacles is SE of there,
almost directly out from Godrevy Cove. Some of them can be seen in the next two pictures, taken at low tide: -
almost directly out from Godrevy Cove. Some of them can be seen in the next two pictures, taken at low tide: -
Details from the previous pictures: the Manacles and their East Cardinal lightbouy. (Not somewhere to be on a dark and stormy night! )
It's a few miles south and then west along the coast to the next fishing village, Cadgwith, an open cove that faces SE.
In March 2012 the BBC aired a TV series about fishing here, presented by Marine biologist and professional diver Monty Halls.
In March 2012 the BBC aired a TV series about fishing here, presented by Marine biologist and professional diver Monty Halls.
08.04.2006.
A few more miles down the rocky coast is Britain's most southerly point, the Lizard.
Not only are there dangerous rocks all around, but there are strong tides too, making this a very dangerous place, especially for small craft. The Lizard Peninsula protrudes into the tidal streams flowing up or down the English Channel, forcing them to flow faster. If the wind is blowing against the tidal stream, the waves steepen and break, producing tidal overfalls. Even large ships keep well clear to the south of the Lizard.
Not only are there dangerous rocks all around, but there are strong tides too, making this a very dangerous place, especially for small craft. The Lizard Peninsula protrudes into the tidal streams flowing up or down the English Channel, forcing them to flow faster. If the wind is blowing against the tidal stream, the waves steepen and break, producing tidal overfalls. Even large ships keep well clear to the south of the Lizard.
08.04.2006.
The coastal footpath heads north along the west side of the Lizard : 20.05.2009.
"Yes, very dramatic... But you mentioned a beach..? There's only rocks and stones here."
Well, the beach is covered by the high tide - we'll have to come back another time!
Well, the beach is covered by the high tide - we'll have to come back another time!
Another time - 29.05.2009
The sun is out - and so is the tide!
North of Kynance Cove there are more rocky headlands, and the next place of interest is Mullion.
Mullion Island lies just offshore, and helps to shelter Mullion Cove, where there is a small artificial harbour.
Mullion Island lies just offshore, and helps to shelter Mullion Cove, where there is a small artificial harbour.
20.11.2009.
After the storms of February 2014...
Mullion Harbour repairs to cost £250k The figure for Mullion Harbour is in addition to £300,000 spent in 2007 and a further £95,000 in 2012. The National Trust said breakwaters had stood up well but repairs would begin this week. (22.05.2014.) It previously said the harbour was exposed to the "full fury" of gales which had been "intense and incessant", general manager Alastair Cameron said. |
Polurrian Cove lies just north of Mullion Cove. It provides a fine beach at low water,
and is overlooked by the impressively sited Polurrian Bay Hotel.
and is overlooked by the impressively sited Polurrian Bay Hotel.
Heading north from Mullion - the clifftop coastal footpath offers views of Mounts Bay. 20.11.2007.
Marconi made the first trans-Atlantic radio broadcast from Poldhu. (Photos 14.07.2009.)
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