Tregonhawke Cliff

Cliff, Slope in Cornwall

England

Tregonhawke Cliff

View over Reefs towards Looe at Captain Blake's Point View over reefs in foreground - as detailed on the map - looking out across Whitsand Bay towards Looe.
View over Reefs towards Looe at Captain Blake's Point Credit: BB

Tregonhawke Cliff, located in Cornwall, England, is a prominent feature of the picturesque coastline. This impressive cliff, with its rugged beauty, offers visitors a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Standing tall at an elevation of approximately 100 meters, Tregonhawke Cliff is a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

The cliff is characterized by its sheer vertical drop and jagged edges, which have been formed over millions of years through natural erosion processes. The rocks that make up the cliff are predominantly composed of sandstone and shale, creating a striking contrast of colors against the blue waters of the English Channel.

Access to Tregonhawke Cliff is facilitated by a network of footpaths and trails, making it an ideal location for hikers and walkers. These paths wind their way through the neighboring coastal vegetation, providing visitors with opportunities to spot various species of local flora and fauna.

Furthermore, Tregonhawke Cliff is renowned for its excellent rock climbing opportunities. The challenging routes and varying difficulty levels attract climbers from near and far, seeking to conquer the cliff's vertical face. However, it is important to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines while attempting any climbing activities.

Overall, Tregonhawke Cliff is a remarkable natural wonder, offering breathtaking views and recreational opportunities for all who venture to this rugged stretch of coastline in Cornwall.

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Tregonhawke Cliff Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.340829/-4.24168 or Grid Reference SX4051. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View over Reefs towards Looe at Captain Blake's Point View over reefs in foreground - as detailed on the map - looking out across Whitsand Bay towards Looe.
View over Reefs towards Looe at Captain Blake's Point
View over reefs in foreground - as detailed on the map - looking out across Whitsand Bay towards Looe.
Beach at Wiggle Sandway The next cove of sand east of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2635104">SX4150 : Beach at Wiggle Sandway</a>. On the left are rocks below  Captain Blake's Point.
Beach at Wiggle Sandway
The next cove of sand east of SX4150 : Beach at Wiggle Sandway. On the left are rocks below Captain Blake's Point.
Maker-With-Rame : South West Coast Path Looking along the coast path.
Maker-With-Rame : South West Coast Path
Looking along the coast path.
Maker-With-Rame : Coastal Scenery Looking out across the coastline of Cornwall.
Maker-With-Rame : Coastal Scenery
Looking out across the coastline of Cornwall.
Higher Tregantle Farm
Higher Tregantle Farm
Looking out to sea near Sharrow Point Sharrow Point juts out to sea on Whitsand Bay near Freathy.
For a similar view, but on a much sunnier day taken 7 years later - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2145314">SX3952 : Whitsand Bay looking west from Sharrow Point</a>
Looking out to sea near Sharrow Point
Sharrow Point juts out to sea on Whitsand Bay near Freathy. For a similar view, but on a much sunnier day taken 7 years later - see SX3952 : Whitsand Bay looking west from Sharrow Point
National Trust Coastline The turbulent sea at Sharrow Point
National Trust Coastline
The turbulent sea at Sharrow Point
Coastline near Freathy The dramatic coastline with Freathy perched on the cliffs.
Coastline near Freathy
The dramatic coastline with Freathy perched on the cliffs.
Freathy Beach Evening scene looking towards Looe
Freathy Beach
Evening scene looking towards Looe
Arable Land around Higher Tregantle Farm
Arable Land around Higher Tregantle Farm
The Grotto Beach at low tide, Freathy Looking down onto the Grotto Beach at low tide.
The Grotto Beach at low tide, Freathy
Looking down onto the Grotto Beach at low tide.
Sharrow Point at low tide, Freathy Sharrow Point at low tide along side The Grotto Beach.
Sharrow Point at low tide, Freathy
Sharrow Point at low tide along side The Grotto Beach.
Rocks at the base of Freathy Cliff A nice morning for walking the dogs along the beach.
Rocks at the base of Freathy Cliff
A nice morning for walking the dogs along the beach.
Top of Freathy Cliff - view eastwards Along Whitsand Bay towards Rame Head in the distance.
Top of Freathy Cliff - view eastwards
Along Whitsand Bay towards Rame Head in the distance.
Freathy Cliff - view westwards The roof of a holiday home halfway down the slope can just be seen, with the rocks of Sharrow point beyond.
Freathy Cliff - view westwards
The roof of a holiday home halfway down the slope can just be seen, with the rocks of Sharrow point beyond.
Whitsand Bay Cornwall  in the Winter Looking from the Military Road near Freathy towards Rame Head on a very cold and wet Friday afternoon just after 12 o'clock. There were surfers in the water to the right of me.
Whitsand Bay Cornwall in the Winter
Looking from the Military Road near Freathy towards Rame Head on a very cold and wet Friday afternoon just after 12 o'clock. There were surfers in the water to the right of me.
Whitsand Bay Surfers It was very cold wet and windy when I took this, however I think they were enjoying themselves. You don't have to always go to Newquay to surf.
Whitsand Bay Surfers
It was very cold wet and windy when I took this, however I think they were enjoying themselves. You don't have to always go to Newquay to surf.
Rocks nr Freathy
Rocks nr Freathy
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Tregonhawke Cliff is located at Grid Ref: SX4051 (Lat: 50.340829, Lng: -4.24168)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.340829,-4.24168
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 50.3403342/-4.2443171
Entrance: main
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Bus Stop
Whitsand Bay Holiday Park
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Bicycle Parking
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Tregonhawk Beach RNLI
Lifeguard
Emergency: lifeguard
Layer: 1
Website: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeguarded-beaches/tregonhawke-beach
Lat/Long: 50.3406277/-4.2419893
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