Tresparrett Down

Downs, Moorland in Cornwall

England

Tresparrett Down

The River Valency Below the Ford It&#039;s difficult to visualise this little river rising to the extent that it could cause a devastating flood downstream in Boscastle. — The River Valency Below the Ford Credit: Tony Atkin

Tresparrett Down is a small village located in the moorland region of Cornwall, England. Situated just a few miles from the coast, the village is surrounded by vast expanses of open countryside, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and rural setting.

The landscape of Tresparrett Down is characterized by rolling hills, heathlands, and meadows, with scattered clusters of trees and shrubs. The area is known for its unique flora and fauna, with a variety of plant species that thrive in the moorland environment.

The village itself is small, with a handful of houses and a local pub providing the main amenities for residents and visitors. The community is tight-knit and friendly, with a strong sense of local pride and tradition.

Tresparrett Down is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the rugged beauty of the moorland and take in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area also offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as birdwatching, cycling, and picnicking.

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Tresparrett Down Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.705614/-4.6291835 or Grid Reference SX1492. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The River Valency Below the Ford

It's difficult to visualise this little river rising to the extent that it could cause a devastating flood downstream in Boscastle.

Tony Atkin

North Cornwall : The A39

The road heads downhill and around the corner.

Lewis Clarke

Looking to Newton

From the parking by Newton Farm looking to Newton

Shaun Ferguson

Fields, turbines and pylons, Marshgate, Cornwall

These turbines were not here in 2011. They have been springing up all over the hills to the north of the county.

Edmund Shaw

Farmland, turbines and a pylon, near Tresparrett, Cornwall

These turbines have sprung up within the last five years. When the big ones are installed, there is sometimes also a small one installed near a farm.

Edmund Shaw

Gloomy weather at Tresparrett, Cornwall

Edmund Shaw

Dark skies over Tresparrett, Cornwall

Edmund Shaw

Tresparrett Ford

This ford on the River Valency is found at Tresparrett. A YouTube video of the ford can be seen at: Link

John Walton

Lane near Newton Farm

Falling and rising across a col between the head of a tributary valley of the Crackington Stream (right) and a steep drop down Rusey Cliff to the left. Larger sizes will reveal Morwenstow Satellite Station - seeSS2012 : Cattle by GCHQ radio station - in the distance right of centre.

Derek Harper

Fields near Hill

From the same point as SX1395 : Towards Trehole Farm, looking right with some overlap, and a striking array of narrow rectangular fields.

Derek Harper

Tumulus and trig point, Tresparrett Down

See also Link . The trig point has been regularly visited Link

Derek Harper

Towards Ringford Farm

From the same place as SX1393 : Tumulus and trig point, Tresparrett Down, looking the other way.

Derek Harper

Field near trig point, Tresparrett Down

The view from a gate between the trig point and tumulus shown in SX1393 : Tumulus and trig point, Tresparrett Down.

Derek Harper

Junction on Tresparrett Down

A coastal road from Crackington Haven meets the B3263 at a staggered crossroads; the road ahead (to Marshgate, visible in the distance left of centre) is 40 metres off to the left.

Derek Harper