Cox Cliff

Cliff, Slope in Cornwall

England

Cox Cliff

The Minack Theatre The Minack Theatre, filling up before a performance. — The Minack Theatre Credit: Kevin Pearson

Cox Cliff is a prominent natural feature located in Cornwall, England. This cliff, also known as Cox Tor, is situated in the western part of the county, near the village of St. Cleer. Rising to an elevation of approximately 442 meters (1,450 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The cliff is formed from granite, a common rock type in Cornwall, and its rugged and steep slopes make it a popular destination for hikers and rock climbers. The summit of Cox Cliff is accessible via various footpaths, offering a challenging yet rewarding ascent. From the top, visitors can enjoy stunning vistas of the nearby Bodmin Moor, with its rolling hills, moorlands, and scattered ancient ruins.

Cox Cliff is not only renowned for its natural beauty but also for its rich historical significance. The area is home to ancient archaeological remains, including Bronze Age hut circles and stone circles, serving as a testament to the region's long and fascinating history. These prehistoric sites provide a glimpse into the lives of the early inhabitants of Cornwall.

In addition to its scenic and historical value, Cox Cliff also supports a diverse array of flora and fauna. The surrounding area is covered in heather, gorse, and other hardy moorland vegetation, providing habitats for various bird species, including the iconic red grouse. Wildlife enthusiasts can often spot rabbits, deer, and even ponies grazing in the vicinity.

Overall, Cox Cliff in Cornwall offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and ecological diversity, making it an attractive destination for nature lovers, hikers, and history enthusiasts alike.

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Cox Cliff Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.038469/-5.662478 or Grid Reference SW3721. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre, filling up before a performance.

Kevin Pearson

Porthcurno car park

thejackrustles

Signpost above the Telegraph Museum

This post is on the top of the cliff above Porthcurno where the exit from the Telegraph Museum emerges.

Bob Walters

Minack Theatre - Looking down to the stage

Taken from high up, above the top row of seating at the Minack Theatre. The four performers on the stage were rehearsing for the 'Last Night of the Proms'.

Rob Farrow

Minack Open Air Theatre

A view of the steeply descending amphitheatre at Minack Open Air Theatre.

Bob Walters

Beach at Porth Curno near Percella Point

Looking towards Percella Point from the beach at Porth Curno.

Ajay Tegala

Minack Theatre

With the potential to be the most uncomfortable theatre in the country for those who come unprepared for what the Atlantic weather can throw across the stage; the spectacular location of the Minack Theatre set on granite cliffs overlooking Porthcurno bay guarantees it as a top tourist attraction. Here we see the theatre on a benign September day with a handful of tourists enjoying a leisurely look around this unique venue.

Adrian Taylor

Inside Porthcurno Cable Hut

Porthcurno Cable Hut is where telegraph cables from all over the world terminated to be routed to UK destinations. Equipment in this hut enabled engineers to test the various cable circuits before they were routed to the Cable Station on the cliff behind.

Bob Walters

Porthcurno beach facing south west

Tom Page

Old Wayside Cross towards Ardensawah in St Levan parish

Ardensawah or Ardensaweth Cross, the old head and neck of a wayside cross. Set beside a stone stile on a footpath northwest of St Levan church in St Levan parish. Grade II Listed Link