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Manacle Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

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Manacle Point

Footpath to Lowland Point The path was re-routed a few years ago to accommodate expansion of the Dean Gabbro Quarry to the north. Virtually all the land within this square and indeed the hectad SW81 can be seen in this shot.
Footpath to Lowland Point Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Manacle Point is a prominent coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. It is a headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, forming a distinctive point along the rugged coastline. Situated near the village of Coverack, this picturesque and dramatic headland offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.

The point is named after the treacherous Manacle Rocks, a group of jagged and submerged rocks that lie just offshore. These rocks have been the cause of numerous shipwrecks throughout history, earning the area a reputation for being hazardous to navigation. In fact, Manacle Point is often referred to as the "Graveyard of Ships" due to the numerous vessels that have met their demise in these treacherous waters.

Visitors to Manacle Point are treated to breathtaking views of the wild and untamed coastline. Steep cliffs, battered by the relentless waves, provide a backdrop to the crashing surf below. The headland is adorned with hardy plants and grasses, clinging to the rugged terrain, creating a dramatic and windswept landscape.

For those interested in wildlife, Manacle Point is a haven for seabirds. The cliffs provide nesting sites for a variety of species, including fulmars, kittiwakes, and guillemots. Lucky observers may even spot seals or dolphins swimming in the waters below.

Access to Manacle Point is possible via a coastal footpath, which winds its way along the cliff tops. This path offers walkers the opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty and experience the awe-inspiring views firsthand.

In conclusion, Manacle Point is a stunning coastal feature in Cornwall, renowned for its rugged cliffs, shipwreck history, and abundant wildlife.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.052272/-5.0601607 or Grid Reference SW8121. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath to Lowland Point The path was re-routed a few years ago to accommodate expansion of the Dean Gabbro Quarry to the north. Virtually all the land within this square and indeed the hectad SW81 can be seen in this shot.
Footpath to Lowland Point
The path was re-routed a few years ago to accommodate expansion of the Dean Gabbro Quarry to the north. Virtually all the land within this square and indeed the hectad SW81 can be seen in this shot.
Lowland Point A descriptive name for a very low coastal area, unusual for Cornwall. Viewed from the steeply descending path along the western boundary of the old Dean Quarry.
Lowland Point
A descriptive name for a very low coastal area, unusual for Cornwall. Viewed from the steeply descending path along the western boundary of the old Dean Quarry.
Little Wrea Current population three (cormorants).
Little Wrea
Current population three (cormorants).
Lowland Point The isolated rock some way out is Little Wrea. Great Wrea is hidden round the corner of the point and is much closer in, no longer an island at low tide.
Lowland Point
The isolated rock some way out is Little Wrea. Great Wrea is hidden round the corner of the point and is much closer in, no longer an island at low tide.
On the new SW coast path from Porthallow to Porthkerris The path is now easier to follow as in the years before and a long fence has been built.
On the new SW coast path from Porthallow to Porthkerris
The path is now easier to follow as in the years before and a long fence has been built.
View from the new SW coast path section While the SW coast path between Porthallow and Porthoustock follows inland routes, there has always been an unofficial path along the coast. This narrow and at times overgrown path is now being converted to become an official section of the coast path: It is already wider, steps have been built, rocks have been secured and some posts have been installed.
View from the new SW coast path section
While the SW coast path between Porthallow and Porthoustock follows inland routes, there has always been an unofficial path along the coast. This narrow and at times overgrown path is now being converted to become an official section of the coast path: It is already wider, steps have been built, rocks have been secured and some posts have been installed.
Porthallow seen from the new SW coast path section While the SW coast path between Porthallow and Porthoustock follows inland routes, there has always been an unofficial path along the coast. This narrow and at times overgrown path is now being converted to become an official section of the coast path: It is already wider, steps have been built, rocks have been secured and some posts have been installed.
Porthallow seen from the new SW coast path section
While the SW coast path between Porthallow and Porthoustock follows inland routes, there has always been an unofficial path along the coast. This narrow and at times overgrown path is now being converted to become an official section of the coast path: It is already wider, steps have been built, rocks have been secured and some posts have been installed.
On the new SW coast path from Porthkerris to Porthoustock The path is much wider now.
On the new SW coast path from Porthkerris to Porthoustock
The path is much wider now.
On the new SW coast path from Porthkerris to Porthoustock Many fences are being built along the path.
On the new SW coast path from Porthkerris to Porthoustock
Many fences are being built along the path.
Lowland Point Grazing on Lowland Point looking in the distance to Coverack
Lowland Point
Grazing on Lowland Point looking in the distance to Coverack
Entering National Trust land at Lowland Point, Cornwall Part of the SW coast path.
Entering National Trust land at Lowland Point, Cornwall
Part of the SW coast path.
Junction on the coastal path The diverted route via Treglohan reaches the bottom of the hill and the coastal path. The sign on the right warns users of the coastal path of the hazards of blasting in the quarries off to the left.
Junction on the coastal path
The diverted route via Treglohan reaches the bottom of the hill and the coastal path. The sign on the right warns users of the coastal path of the hazards of blasting in the quarries off to the left.
Stone stile and warning sign, coastal path The sign warns of the possibility of blasting in Dean Quarry ahead. The pole to the left is one of the warning flagpoles. At the time the quarry seemed disused. The large upright stone of the stile is presumably the 'Stone' marked on larger scale maps. It has a large 'W' crudely carved on it. There are no administrative boundaries around here, so a property boundary marker?
Stone stile and warning sign, coastal path
The sign warns of the possibility of blasting in Dean Quarry ahead. The pole to the left is one of the warning flagpoles. At the time the quarry seemed disused. The large upright stone of the stile is presumably the 'Stone' marked on larger scale maps. It has a large 'W' crudely carved on it. There are no administrative boundaries around here, so a property boundary marker?
Shore near Lowland Point The area is mapped as 'Polcries', there in no significant near feature other than the beach of large stones, so perhaps that is what it is called.
Shore near Lowland Point
The area is mapped as 'Polcries', there in no significant near feature other than the beach of large stones, so perhaps that is what it is called.
Shore near Lowland Point The area is mapped as 'Polcries', there in no significant near feature other than the beach of large stones, so perhaps that is what it is called.
Shore near Lowland Point
The area is mapped as 'Polcries', there in no significant near feature other than the beach of large stones, so perhaps that is what it is called.
Spring Squill, Lowland Point An impressive spread of Scilla verna on the coastal grassland here.
Spring Squill, Lowland Point
An impressive spread of Scilla verna on the coastal grassland here.
Path leading inland from the SW Coast Path
Path leading inland from the SW Coast Path
SW Coast Path The disused Jetty on the right was associated with quarrying at the nearby Dean Quarries,
SW Coast Path
The disused Jetty on the right was associated with quarrying at the nearby Dean Quarries,
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Manacle Point is located at Grid Ref: SW8121 (Lat: 50.052272, Lng: -5.0601607)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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