Chipman Cliff

Cliff, Slope in Cornwall

England

Chipman Cliff

Coastal road, looking towards Atlantic View This minor road follows the coast via a very steep descent and climb out of Millook (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7472021">SX1899 : Millook seen from Birdwill Point</a>). — Coastal road, looking towards Atlantic View Credit: David Martin

Chipman Cliff is a prominent natural landmark located in Cornwall, a picturesque county in southwestern England. Situated on the northern coast of Cornwall near the town of St. Agnes, Chipman Cliff is a steep and imposing slope that overlooks the rugged and dramatic coastline of the Atlantic Ocean.

The cliff stands at an impressive height of approximately 100 meters, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers. Its sheer size and vertical drop provide breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the vast expanse of the ocean, the rolling green hills, and the quaint coastal villages.

Visitors to Chipman Cliff can access the site via a well-maintained footpath that meanders through the beautiful countryside. The trail offers a relatively moderate level of difficulty, although caution must be exercised along the cliff edge due to its steepness and occasional loose rocks.

Chipman Cliff is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species making their home in the surrounding area. Peregrine falcons, kestrels, and other birds of prey can often be spotted soaring above the cliff, adding to the natural beauty of the site.

Aside from its natural appeal, Chipman Cliff also holds historical significance. It is said to have been a site of Iron Age settlements, with remnants of ancient fortifications still visible in certain areas.

Overall, Chipman Cliff in Cornwall offers a captivating combination of stunning vistas, ecological diversity, and historical intrigue, making it an ideal destination for anyone seeking a memorable outdoor experience.

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Chipman Cliff Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.758653/-4.6140483 or Grid Reference SX1598. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coastal road, looking towards Atlantic View This minor road follows the coast via a very steep descent and climb out of Millook (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7472021">SX1899 : Millook seen from Birdwill Point</a>).

Coastal road, looking towards Atlantic View

This minor road follows the coast via a very steep descent and climb out of Millook (see SX1899 : Millook seen from Birdwill Point).

Coastal road looking towards Dizzard

Coastal road looking towards Dizzard

Coastal road, looking towards Cancleave This minor road follows the coast via a very steep descent and climb out of Millook (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7472021">SX1899 : Millook seen from Birdwill Point</a>).

Coastal road, looking towards Cancleave

This minor road follows the coast via a very steep descent and climb out of Millook (see SX1899 : Millook seen from Birdwill Point).

Cancleave Strand There is a footpath down to the strand, but a sign warns that the cliff is unstable and access difficult.

Cancleave Strand

There is a footpath down to the strand, but a sign warns that the cliff is unstable and access difficult.

A sea mist on the woods below Dizzard Farm Although the sunlight was struggling through here, 750m inland, at the cliff edge the visibility was barely 100m.

A sea mist on the woods below Dizzard Farm

Although the sunlight was struggling through here, 750m inland, at the cliff edge the visibility was barely 100m.

Woodland below Dizzard Farm

Woodland below Dizzard Farm

Footbridge over stream and waterfall at Scrade The stream takes a sudden plunge down to the beach just beyond this point. The South West Coast Path climbs very steeply into and out of this small valley south of Chipman Point.

Footbridge over stream and waterfall at Scrade

The stream takes a sudden plunge down to the beach just beyond this point. The South West Coast Path climbs very steeply into and out of this small valley south of Chipman Point.

South West Coast Path in the fog, above Scrade This is the view above <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7473452">SX1598 : Footbridge over stream and waterfall at Scrade</a>. The coastal path descends via a series of zigzags, clearly intended to reduce erosion but also providing a much safer descent than the direct route close to the cliff edge. The view from the edge would look something like <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/501299">SX1598 : Coast path at Scrade Water</a>, if we could see it.

South West Coast Path in the fog, above Scrade

This is the view above SX1598 : Footbridge over stream and waterfall at Scrade. The coastal path descends via a series of zigzags, clearly intended to reduce erosion but also providing a much safer descent than the direct route close to the cliff edge. The view from the edge would look something like SX1598 : Coast path at Scrade Water, if we could see it.

On the coastal path at Cleave A sea fog completely obscuring the view over the cliff edge.

On the coastal path at Cleave

A sea fog completely obscuring the view over the cliff edge.

On the coastal path near Cleave The path turns briefly inland in order to descend onto the ridge leading to Castle Point.

On the coastal path near Cleave

The path turns briefly inland in order to descend onto the ridge leading to Castle Point.

On the ridge between Castle Point and Cleave Here looking inland, away from the Castle Point summit.

On the ridge between Castle Point and Cleave

Here looking inland, away from the Castle Point summit.

Footbridge carrying coastal path over stream below Castle Point

Footbridge carrying coastal path over stream below Castle Point

Stream in valley south of Castle Point This stream descends over a waterfall onto Little Barton Strand.

Stream in valley south of Castle Point

This stream descends over a waterfall onto Little Barton Strand.

Farmland view towards Coxford The farm with the silo is West Crannow. Photo taken while staying on the caravan site.

Farmland view towards Coxford

The farm with the silo is West Crannow. Photo taken while staying on the caravan site.

Farm track towards Higher Tresmorn The footpath descends the nearest field and climbs the track.

Farm track towards Higher Tresmorn

The footpath descends the nearest field and climbs the track.

Foggy fields A sea fog obscures most of the distant landscape, despite the sun breaking through overhead.

Foggy fields

A sea fog obscures most of the distant landscape, despite the sun breaking through overhead.

Lane past caravan site

Lane past caravan site

Sea fog rising over coastal summits near Cleave The South West Coast Path crosses most of the skyline in this image, which includes both <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7473489">SX1597 : On the coastal path near Cleave</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7473498">SX1497 : On the ridge between Castle Point and Cleave</a>. 100m cliffs drop away on the far side.

Sea fog rising over coastal summits near Cleave

The South West Coast Path crosses most of the skyline in this image, which includes both SX1597 : On the coastal path near Cleave and SX1497 : On the ridge between Castle Point and Cleave. 100m cliffs drop away on the far side.

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Chipman Cliff is located at Grid Ref: SX1598 (Lat: 50.758653, Lng: -4.6140483)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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