Bodrugan's Leap

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Bodrugan's Leap

The Mermaid Cafe, Gorran Haven beach
The Mermaid Cafe, Gorran Haven beach Credit: David Smith

Bodrugan's Leap is a prominent coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. Situated on the southern coast, it is a headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The name Bodrugan's Leap is derived from a local legend that tells the story of a brave warrior who leaped from this cliff to escape his enemies.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and dramatic cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea below. These towering cliffs are composed of sedimentary rock formations, displaying layers of different colors and textures, adding to the area's natural beauty. The cliff face is also home to various species of seabirds, including gulls, fulmars, and razorbills, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Bodrugan's Leap is a prominent landmark along the coastal path, and many visitors come to take in the breathtaking views and explore the surrounding area. The headland offers several walking trails that lead to secluded coves and beaches, providing opportunities for beachcombing and picnicking. The area is also known for its rich marine life, with occasional sightings of seals and dolphins swimming offshore.

Due to its exposed location, Bodrugan's Leap can experience strong winds and rough seas, adding to the sense of adventure and excitement that visitors often experience. Safety precautions should be taken when exploring the area, as the cliffs can be unstable in some places. Nonetheless, Bodrugan's Leap remains a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and those seeking a memorable coastal experience in Cornwall.

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Bodrugan's Leap Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.252956/-4.7697068 or Grid Reference SX0242. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Mermaid Cafe, Gorran Haven beach
The Mermaid Cafe, Gorran Haven beach
Mevagissey, Victoria Pier The two outer breakwaters (the North Pier and the Victoria Pier) were completed in 1888, providing Mevagissey with an outer harbour that protects the village and its fishing fleet from south-easterly storms.
Mevagissey, Victoria Pier
The two outer breakwaters (the North Pier and the Victoria Pier) were completed in 1888, providing Mevagissey with an outer harbour that protects the village and its fishing fleet from south-easterly storms.
Lighthouse on Victoria Pier, Mevagissey Victoria Pier Head lighthouse was constructed in 1896. It is still active.
Lighthouse on Victoria Pier, Mevagissey
Victoria Pier Head lighthouse was constructed in 1896. It is still active.
Coastal pasture, Mevagissey The coast path south of Portmellon approached Chapel Point.
Coastal pasture, Mevagissey
The coast path south of Portmellon approached Chapel Point.
Clifftop and farmland, St Goran The coast path above Pabyer Point roughly midway between Gorran Haven and Portmellon.
Clifftop and farmland, St Goran
The coast path above Pabyer Point roughly midway between Gorran Haven and Portmellon.
St Just's Church
St Just's Church
Mount Zion Church Now known as Haven Church.
Mount Zion Church
Now known as Haven Church.
Portmellon - view across the cove Looking across the cove at Portmellon where the sea laps the wall at high tide - as a consequence there is a nearby road-sign warning to "Beware of waves".
Portmellon - view across the cove
Looking across the cove at Portmellon where the sea laps the wall at high tide - as a consequence there is a nearby road-sign warning to "Beware of waves".
Portmellon - The Rising Sun The Rising Sun public house is a C17th (according to them, but C18th according to EH) pub beside the sea in the coastal village of  Portmellon just to the south of Mevagissey. Their own website here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://therisingsuninn.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://therisingsuninn.com">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
It is EH Grade II listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1289836?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1289836?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Portmellon - The Rising Sun
The Rising Sun public house is a C17th (according to them, but C18th according to EH) pub beside the sea in the coastal village of Portmellon just to the south of Mevagissey. Their own website here: LinkExternal link It is EH Grade II listed: LinkExternal link
Gorran Haven - Beach, breakwater and headland Looking across the southern section of the beach at Gorran Haven to the breakwater. In the steeply rising headland on the right can just be discerned <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7511580">SX0141 : Gorran Haven - Cave or cupboard?</a>
The quay is EH Grade II listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1137862?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1137862?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Gorran Haven - Beach, breakwater and headland
Looking across the southern section of the beach at Gorran Haven to the breakwater. In the steeply rising headland on the right can just be discerned SX0141 : Gorran Haven - Cave or cupboard? The quay is EH Grade II listed: LinkExternal link
Gorran Haven - Cave or cupboard? From a distance this portal appears to be the entrance to a cave. However on getting close to it, its depth is just a few feet - so more of a stone cupboard than a cave.
Gorran Haven - Cave or cupboard?
From a distance this portal appears to be the entrance to a cave. However on getting close to it, its depth is just a few feet - so more of a stone cupboard than a cave.
Gwineas or Gwinges (or Gull Rock) from Gorran Haven Looking out past the northern end of the breakwater seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7511577">SX0141 : Gorran Haven - Beach, breakwater and headland</a> to the little clump of rocks out at sea known officially as either Gwineas or Gwinges - but by the locals as "Gull Rock".
They, and the nearby submerged rock of The Yaw, have been the cause of many shipwrecks. See Wikipedia article: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gwineas" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gwineas">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Gwineas or Gwinges (or Gull Rock) from Gorran Haven
Looking out past the northern end of the breakwater seen in SX0141 : Gorran Haven - Beach, breakwater and headland to the little clump of rocks out at sea known officially as either Gwineas or Gwinges - but by the locals as "Gull Rock". They, and the nearby submerged rock of The Yaw, have been the cause of many shipwrecks. See Wikipedia article: LinkExternal link
Gorran Haven beach, low tide Part of the harbour wall is on the left.
Gorran Haven beach, low tide
Part of the harbour wall is on the left.
St Just church The church dates from the 15th century, though it was neglected for a long time and used as a store.
St Just church
The church dates from the 15th century, though it was neglected for a long time and used as a store.
Plaque on building in the Canton The plaque is in honour of Charles Peach (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_William_Peach" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_William_Peach">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).  The house is in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2442707">SX0141 : Charles Peach's house in the Canton</a>
Plaque on building in the Canton
The plaque is in honour of Charles Peach (LinkExternal link ). The house is in SX0141 : Charles Peach's house in the Canton
Charles Peach's house in the Canton The house has a plaque in honour of Charles Peach, a noted geologist of the 19th century (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_William_Peach" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_William_Peach">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).  The plaque is in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2442703">SX0141 : Plaque on building in the Canton</a>.
Charles Peach's house in the Canton
The house has a plaque in honour of Charles Peach, a noted geologist of the 19th century (LinkExternal link ). The plaque is in SX0141 : Plaque on building in the Canton.
The north side of Maenease Point Some of the more modern houses of Gorran Haven are visible on the cliffs to the north of the village.  In the foreground is the South West Coast Path
The north side of Maenease Point
Some of the more modern houses of Gorran Haven are visible on the cliffs to the north of the village. In the foreground is the South West Coast Path
Rocks on the north side of Maenease Point
Rocks on the north side of Maenease Point
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Bodrugan's Leap is located at Grid Ref: SX0242 (Lat: 50.252956, Lng: -4.7697068)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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