Bosigran Cliff

Cliff, Slope in Cornwall

England

Bosigran Cliff

'Wild' ponies at Bosigran The tenant at Bosigran farm has left and taken his Belted Galloway cattle with him. The National Trust have replaced them with ponies from a pony sanctuary. They roam freely, but they don&#039;t graze as efficiently as the cattle. The fields are reverting to long grass and bracken. — 'Wild' ponies at Bosigran Credit: David Medcalf

Bosigran Cliff is a prominent and picturesque granite cliff located in Cornwall, England. Situated near the village of Zennor, it is part of the larger Penwith Heritage Coast and is renowned for its natural beauty and challenging rock climbing routes.

The cliff stands tall at approximately 70 meters high and stretches for about a kilometer along the coastline. Its rugged and dramatic appearance, with its jagged edges and sheer faces, makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

The geological formation of Bosigran Cliff is primarily composed of granite, which has been shaped by the forces of erosion over millions of years. The constant pounding of the Atlantic Ocean has sculpted the cliff, creating caves, arches, and distinctive rock formations that add to its allure.

Rock climbing is a major draw for visitors to Bosigran Cliff, as it offers a variety of challenging routes suitable for climbers of different skill levels. The cliff provides a mix of crack climbs, face climbs, and slabs, with many routes requiring technical expertise and a good level of fitness. Climbers are rewarded with stunning views of the coastline and the surrounding countryside as they ascend the cliff.

Aside from its geological and recreational significance, Bosigran Cliff is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The cliff provides nesting sites for various seabirds, including gulls and razorbills, and the surrounding heathland supports a variety of plant species.

Overall, Bosigran Cliff is a captivating natural feature in Cornwall, attracting climbers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts with its beauty, challenging climbs, and rich biodiversity.

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Bosigran Cliff Images

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'Wild' ponies at Bosigran

The tenant at Bosigran farm has left and taken his Belted Galloway cattle with him. The National Trust have replaced them with ponies from a pony sanctuary. They roam freely, but they don't graze as efficiently as the cattle. The fields are reverting to long grass and bracken.

David Medcalf

Path near Bosigran, with Can Galver Engine House in the distance

Tom Page

Porthmoina Cove

Tom Page

Porthmeor Cove from the South West Coast Path

Tom Page

Stone Stile SW4236a

Cattle stile with granite block balanced on two blocks and one granite step each side; next to gate, probably originally a field stile. Footpath on National Trust land from B3306 to Bosigran cliff castle and SW coast path. On open land. First stile on this footpath north of the B3306 and Carn Galver Within farmland from the Porthmeor Stream to Porthmoina Stream. Photo by Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Stone Stile SW4236a

Cattle stile with granite block balanced on two blocks and one granite step each side; next to gate, probably originally a field stile. Footpath on National Trust land from B3306 to Bosigran cliff castle and SW coast path. On open land. First stile on this footpath north of the B3306 and Carn Galver. Within farmland from the Porthmeor Stream to Porthmoina Stream.

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Stone Stile SW4236b

On farm land north of B3306 and west of Bosigran farm buildings, next to farm gate on track between late prehistoric and medieval field boundaries at Bosigran. On public footpath 120/15/2 Gold. Cattle stile with granite block balanced on two blocks and one granite step each side; next to gate. Looking west.

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Stone Stile SW4236b

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Stone Stile SW4237a

Boundary from field into Bosigran farm buildings, on Bosigran farm land north of B3306, west of Porthmeor stream. Public footpath 120/15/1 and 120/14/3 Gold. Circa early C19. Dressed granite moorstone and granite rubble. Stepped cattle stile adjoining rubble-faced hedge. Parish: Zennor HER Number: DCO11754 Grade II listed No. 1144347

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Stone Stile SW4237a

Boundary from field into Bosigran farm buildings, on Bosigran farm land north of B3306, west of Porthmeor stream. Public footpath 120/15/1 and 120/14/3 Gold. Dressed granite moorstone and granite rubble. Stepped cattle stile adjoining rubble-faced hedge. Parish: Zennor HER Number: DCO11754 Grade II listed No. 1144347

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Stone Stile SW4237b

Three stone steps. At eastern end of enclosed track at Bosigran/Lower Porthmeor tin working site. The stile leads south from the enclosed lane, at right angles to a second stile which is on the main path running east. Path number 120/14 gold. Parish: Zennor HER Number: DCO11914 Grade II listed 1137458 ‘Aqueduct and Stiles’

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Stone Stile SW4237c

Cattle stile with three large steps. Public footpath 120/14/3 gold & 120/14/2 silver from: Bosigran to: Lower Porthmeor. Parish: Zennor HER Number: DCO11914 Grade II listed 1137458 ‘Aqueduct and Stiles’

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Stone Stile SW4237c

Cattle stile with three large steps. Public footpath 120/14/3 gold & 120/14/2 silver from Bosigran to Lower Porthmeor. Parish: Zennor HER Number: DCO11914 Grade II listed 1137458 ‘Aqueduct and Stiles’

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie

Stone Stile SW4237d

Cattle stile with three large steps each side. At western end of enclosed track at Bosigran/Lower Porthmeor tin working site. Public footpath 120/14/3 gold Parish: Zennor HER Number: DCO11914 Grade II listed 1137458 ‘Aqueduct and Stiles’

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie