Cornwall Gallery
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Nanjizal Bay
Nanjizal Bay also known as Mill Bay is situated on the Penwith peninsula in Cornwall and is just around the corner from Land's End. The beach was used in a scene from the hit British television series 'Doctor Who', the episode the beach was used in was called 'The Smugglers'.
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Church Cove
A photograph of the view overlooking Church Cove on The Lizard peninsula in Cornwall. Church Cove gets its name from St.Winwaloe's Church which is almost on the beach itself and is in the parish of Gunwalloe.
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Land's End
Situated on the westerly point of Cornwall, Land's End is a very popular part of Cornwall with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and the awe inspiring rugged cliffs that line the coast.
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Mousehole
The picturesque village of Mousehole (pronounced Mowzel) is situated on the south coast of Cornwall between Penzance and Land's End.
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Porthcurno
Porthcurno Beach lies on the Penwith peninsula in Cornwall, not far from Land's End. A beautiful south-east facing beach in the western corner of Porthcurno Bay. Bordered by the Minack Theatre to the west and Green Bay, Pednvounder Beach and the famous Logan Rock to the east.
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Portscatho
A photograph taken on the south coast of Cornwall near Portscatho. A former pilchard-fishing village, Portscatho is a small village about 5 miles from St.Mawes on the Roseland peninsula and has remained relatively unchanged over the years.
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Sennen Cove
Sennen Cove boasts one of the most spectacular stretches of sand in Cornwall and the village itself still retains much of the atmosphere of an old fishing village. Sennen Cove is situated on the Penwith peninsula roughly a mile from Land's End.
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Mevagissey Harbour
Mevagissey is an unspoilt village and working fishing port situated on the south coast of Cornwall. The village nestles in a small valley and consists of a maze of picturesque streets and alleyways, while the harbour is home to a thriving fleet of fishing boats.
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Harlyn Bay
Looking across the beach at Harlyn Bay on the north coast of Cornwall. Harlyn Bay lies on the eastern side of Trevose Head and the two thirds of a mile stretch of sand is backed up by sand dunes which themselves are surrounded by the cliffs towards Cataclews Point.
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The Rugged Cornish Coast
A typical example of the spectacular coastline that surrounds Cornwall. By walking the coastal paths around Cornwall, one is treated to some breathtaking views like this one between Land's End and Nanjizal Bay.
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Trevone Bay
Situated on the north coast of Cornwall between Harlyn Bay and the popular town of Padstow, Trevone Bay is a lovely sheltered, fine sandy beach which is hugely poplar during the summer months and boasts some stunning views via the coastal paths.
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Rusty Old Chain
A rusty old chain wrapped around an iron mooring bollard on the quay at the entrance to the harbour at Mullion Cove in Cornwall.
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Holywell Bay
Holywell Bay is situated between Perranporth and Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall. A large sandy beach which is backed up by some impressive sand dunes and stunning views via the coastal path. The two rocks in the distance are known as 'Gull Rocks' and give Holywell Bay its distinctive appearance.
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The Cheesewrings
Natural rather than man-made, The Cheesewrings near Minions on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor, are a series of giant flat granite boulders, some over 30 feet in circumference, with the larger ones sat upon the smaller ones. Although formed by natural erosion, Cornish folklore blames Giants for them being there.
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Surfing At Sunset
A photograph taken of some surfers as the sun sets at Polzeath on the north coast of Cornwall.
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Land's End
A photograph taken at Land's End on the Penwith peninsula in Cornwall, with a rock formation that is typical of the rugged Cornish coastline and the Longships Lighthouse in the distance.
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Porthtowan Beach
Porthtowan is a small village in the Carrick district of Cornwall. A popular summer tourist destination which lies on the north coast of Cornwall near St.Agnes. Porthtowan beach is one of the UK's top surfing beaches consisting of wide soft sands, its name comes from the Cornish words 'Porth' and 'Tewynn' to mean Cove of Sand Dunes.
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Through The Gates
A photograph taken looking through the gates of Advent Church. A lovely little church set on the top of a hill in rolling countryside, Advent is not the name of the village but of the parish. The nearest habitation is Tresinney, a hamlet of a few houses.
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Fields Of Yellow
Springtime in Cornwall.
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Polperro
Located on the south coast of Cornwall is the picturesque village and fishing port of Polperro. The harbour is surrounded by tightly packed former fishermen's houses which make up the village and Polperro attracts many thousands of visitors every year. Although the main industry of Polperro is now tourism, about a dozen or so commercial fishing boats still operate from the harbour.
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Crackington Haven
Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Crackington Haven is a small village with a beach that is sheltered by the imposing 400 feet high cliffs.
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Rolling Home
A photograph taken of some bales of straw seemingly rolling towards the farmhouse in the distance.
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Porthgwidden Beach
The sheltered sandy cove of Porthgwidden is the smallest of the main beaches at St.Ives on the north coast of Cornwall. The beach is just a few minutes walk from the town of St.Ives and lies between the larger and more popular beaches of Porthminster and Porthmeor.
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First Light at Padstow
A photograph of Padstow harbour on the north coast of Cornwall as daylight starts to break through the clouds on a winters day.
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Porth Chapel
A small but pleasant and secluded beach surrounded by spectacular scenery, Porth Chapel lies on the Penwith peninsula in Cornwall and is a short walk via the coastal path from the larger and more popular beach at Porthcurno.
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Charlestown
Charlestown is approximately two miles from the town of St.Austell and whereas other villages in the area have seen much development, Charlestown has remained relatively unchanged.
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Coverack
The beautiful picturesque and unspoilt fishing village of Coverack lies on the south coast of Cornwall to the east of Lizard Point. Nearby are the 'Manacles', an area of treacherous rocks lying just beneath the surface of the sea and have caused many a shipwreck over the years and are now a popular spot for divers.
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Perranporth
Perran Beach at Perranporth is a vast beach that stretches for roughly two miles along the north coast of Cornwall. A hugely popular resort during the summer months with families and surfers alike.
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St.Ives
Overlooking Porthminster beach and onwards to the picturesque town and harbour of St.Ives. St.Ives is a town situated on the north coast of Cornwall, which like many seaside towns is hugely popular during the summer months. Porthminster beach is the larger of the three main beaches at St.Ives, with Porthmeor and the smaller Porthgwidden being just a short walk from the town.
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Bedruthan Steps
Bedruthan Steps beach lies on the north coast of Cornwall between Newquay and Padstow. A large sandy beach which is dwarfed by the huge rocky outcrops that are scattered along the beach, with breathtaking views via the coastal path.
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Window View
Looking up the Fowey Estuary through a window in the blockhouse at Polruan. The blockhouse was used together with the one on the opposite side of the river in Fowey, to protect the harbour from enemy ships when they would have a chain running between both blockhouses.
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Sennen Cove
Sennen Cove boasts one of the most spectacular stretches of sand in Cornwall and the village itself still retains much of the atmosphere of an old fishing village. Sennen Cove is situated on the Penwith peninsula roughly a mile from Land's End.
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Dusk At Polzeath
A photograph taken as the waves roll in on the incoming tide after the sun has set at Polzeath on the north coast of Cornwall.
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Crackington Haven Beach
Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Crackington Haven beach is backed up by the massive 400 feet high cliffs and is surrounded by some stunning scenic views.
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Padstow
Situated on the north coast of Cornwall lies the small town and working fishing port of Padstow. Approximately 14 miles up the coast from Newquay, Padstow is at the mouth of the River Camel estuary with the approach in to the harbour being notorious for the presence of the Doom Bar, a sand bar which has caused many ship and small boat wrecks over the years.
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Kynance Cove
Situated on The Lizard peninsula, Kynance Cove is one of the finest examples of the picturesque county of Cornwall, with its turquoise waters, fine sands and spectacular views. The beach's defining features are the serpentine rock formations with a distinctive pinnacle to the north of the beach.
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Trevone Bay
One of the numerous beaches that line the north coast of Cornwall, Trevone Bay is a sheltered fine sandy beach just around the corner from the larger Harlyn Bay.
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Mullion Cove
Mullion Cove is a small working fishing village that lies on The Lizard peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall. The village was formerly known as Porth Mellin or Mill Cove. There are good cliff top walks northwest to Polurrian, Poldhu and Church Coves and south over Predannack to Kynance Cove.
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The Beacon At Dawn
A photograph taken of The Beacon in the town of Bodmin in Cornwall at the break of dawn. The Bodmin Beacon to the south of the town, can be seen stretching high into the sky from most points in the town. The Beacon was erected in 1856 in memory of Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert, a local town dignitory born in Priory House.
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Looe
Looe is a small coastal town and fishing port on the south coast of Cornwall. Situated around a picturesque harbour and along a steep sided valley, Looe is in fact two towns, East Looe and West Looe which are connected by a bridge across the River Looe which flows between them.
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Porthallow
Located on the eastern coast of the Lizard Peninsula is the small and unspoilt fishing village of Porthallow. Once a busy village with a thriving Pilchard fishing industry, Porthallow is now more reliant on tourism and people visiting for day trips although there are still a handful of local fishermen rataining the tradition of Porthallow.
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Boscastle
Boscastle is a small village and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall. Boscastle hit the headlines across the world on the 16th August 2004 after the flash flood that caused extensive damage to the village.
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Hawkers Cove
Looking across towards Hawkers Cove at low tide on a beautiful sunny winters day in Cornwall. Hawkers Cove is a hamlet of a few houses situated roughly a mile and a half from the town of Padstow on the north coast of Cornwall.
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Cadgwith
A fishing boat returns to Cadgwith after a days fishing. Upon their return, the fishing boats are then hauled up the beach either by winch or by tractor.
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Crantock Bay
Located near Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall, Crantock Bay is a magnificant beach. With superb views of the coast via the coastal path.
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Polly Joke Beach
Polly Joke or Porth Joke as it's also known, is a small unspoilt beach situated on the north coast of Cornwall. Polly Joke lies between the headlands of West Pentire and Kelsey Head, just around the corner from Crantock Bay.
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