Cargenwen Reservoirs

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Cornwall

England

Cargenwen Reservoirs

St Crewenna's Church Credit: Paul Barnett

Cargenwen Reservoirs, located in Cornwall, England, consist of a series of interconnected freshwater bodies including lakes, pools, ponds, and a freshwater marsh. These reservoirs are a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, and hiking.

The reservoirs are surrounded by lush greenery, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy. The water is clear and clean, making it ideal for fishing for a variety of freshwater fish species such as perch, roach, and carp.

The freshwater marsh within the reservoirs is a haven for wildlife, attracting a variety of bird species including herons, ducks, and swans. Birdwatchers can often be seen along the shores of the marsh, observing and taking photographs of the diverse bird population.

Visitors to Cargenwen Reservoirs can also explore the surrounding area, which is home to a network of walking trails and picnic areas. The peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty of the reservoirs make it a perfect spot for a relaxing day out in nature.

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Cargenwen Reservoirs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.1704/-5.2850852 or Grid Reference SW6535. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Crewenna's Church

Paul Barnett

Former Wesleyan Chapel

Paul Barnett

Plantation Chapel

Paul Barnett

Bus on the B3303 near Crenver Grove

First Kernow 37008 (WX55 VHT) Volvo B7TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini double-decker bus on the B3303 south of Praze-an-Beeble.

David Dixon

Praze-an-Beeble, Fore Street

Praze an Beeble (Cornish: Pras an Bibel), sometimes shortened to Praze, is a village that lies between the nearby towns of Camborne (2.5 miles) and Helston (7 miles).

David Dixon

The Church at Crowan

Rog Frost

Pasture and Heathland across the Valley

Taken from near Higher Releath and looking across the square towards Boquio Farm.

Tony Atkin

Farmland and Heathland

The heathland in the distance at the western edge of this square marks an old mining area. Most of the rest of the square is pasture land.

Tony Atkin

Pasture and Carn Meor Farm

Tony Atkin

Southern Slope of Crowan Beacon

Pasture land gives way to heathland where the granite boulders become too large and numerous on the higher hills.

Tony Atkin

Road Junction near Blackrock Farm

There is a small scattering of houses and a couple of farms here.

Tony Atkin

Cargenwen

Looking diagonally across the square from the southeast corner.

Tony Atkin

Road Junction and Crowan Beacon

This shot looks up to the edge of the heathland at the summit of Crowan Beacon.

Tony Atkin

Gate and Fields

This double gate is the start of a bridlepath which leads from the road out over this patchwork of pasture fields. The gates allow horses to be taken on the bridlepath without letting out any stock which might be in the fields.

Tony Atkin

Carwynnen

This is a hamlet in the bottom of the valley sandwiched between three areas of woodland.

Tony Atkin

Pasture Land near Carwynnen

This looks more like pasture which is kept for horses than for cattle grazing.

Tony Atkin

Centre of Praze

Praze has long connections with the St Aubyn family, whose main residence was once at Clowance. The other pub in the village is called St Michael's Mount.

Sheila Russell