Bartinney Downs

Hill, Mountain in Cornwall

England

Bartinney Downs

St Euny's Well This little ancient well is quite tricky to find, it is on the more southerly of two parallel bridleways to the west of the (almost as esoteric) Carn Euny ancient village. — St Euny's Well Credit: Rob Farrow

Bartinney Downs is a prominent hill in Cornwall, located in the southwestern part of England. It is situated near the town of St Just, approximately three miles northeast of Land's End.

Rising to an elevation of 227 meters (745 feet), Bartinney Downs is a significant landmark in the region. The hill is composed mainly of granite, a characteristic feature of the Cornish landscape. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rugged coastline and the vast Atlantic Ocean.

The area surrounding Bartinney Downs is known for its rich history. It is home to ancient burial mounds, known as barrows, which date back to the Bronze Age. These historical sites provide evidence of the area's occupation and significance throughout the centuries.

The hill is also renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. It is covered in heathland and moorland vegetation, which supports a variety of plant species, including gorse, heather, and bracken. These habitats attract a wide range of birds, insects, and small mammals, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts.

Bartinney Downs is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, walking, and photography. Several footpaths and trails traverse the area, allowing visitors to explore the hill and its surroundings. The hill provides a challenging climb for those seeking adventure, offering stunning views as a reward for their efforts.

Overall, Bartinney Downs is a remarkable natural landmark in Cornwall, offering a combination of scenic beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

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Bartinney Downs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.106636/-5.6451587 or Grid Reference SW3929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Euny's Well

This little ancient well is quite tricky to find, it is on the more southerly of two parallel bridleways to the west of the (almost as esoteric) Carn Euny ancient village.

Rob Farrow

Chapel Carn Brea - Beacon & Toposcope

The Beacon & Toposcope on top of Chapel Carn Brea looking in a roughly westerly direction. The Longships lighthouse can just be seen out to sea. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Chapel Carn Brea - Summit cairn

The cairn atop Chapel Carn Brea with the beacon peeping out on the left. See SW3828 : Chapel Carn Brea - entrance to Bronze Age chambered cairn for the Bronze Age chambered cairn entrance hidden among these rocks. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Chapel Carn Brea - entrance to Bronze Age chambered cairn

This is the entrance to a Bronze Age chambered cairn atop Chapel Carn Brea. See shared description below.

Rob Farrow

Chapel Carn Brea - Panorama southwards

There are excellent views from the top of Chapel Carn Brea - this is a panoramic view southwards. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

The clootie tree

The 'clooties' seem to be different to a couple of years ago: Link Clooties are pieces of cloth, usually, dipped in the water of the well and tied to a tree as an offering or an invocation - a custom that goes back for a very long time.

David Medcalf

Crows-an-Wra : A30

The road heads through a small settlement.

Lewis Clarke

Crowlas : Road

Looking along a road off the A30.

Lewis Clarke

View across Tredinney Common

Looking across gorse and heather. The white scar is the disused china clay works and beyond it, Bartinney Downs. See also SW3928 : Disused china clay works, SW3928 : Ling growing through gorse, SW3928 : Bell heather on Tredinney Common and SW3928 : Heather on Tredinney Common.

Elizabeth Scott

Disused china clay works

View across the disused china clay works on Tredinney Common. The tiny church tower on the horizon is St Buryan church. See also SW3928 : View across Tredinney Common.

Elizabeth Scott

Ling growing through gorse

Heather or ling (calluna vulgaris) growing through gorse on Tredinney Common, see also SW3928 : Heather on Tredinney Common and SW3928 : Bell heather on Tredinney Common.

Elizabeth Scott

Bell heather on Tredinney Common

Bell heather (Erica cinerea) in flower on Tredinney Common, see also SW3928 : Heather on Tredinney Common and SW3928 : Ling growing through gorse.

Elizabeth Scott

Heather on Tredinney Common

Heather or ling (Calluna vulgaris) flowering on Tredinney Common, see also SW3928 : Bell heather on Tredinney Common and SW3928 : Ling growing through gorse.

Elizabeth Scott

Carn Euny - Fogou

This is the Fogou at the heart of the ancient village of Carn Euny. This stone-walled underground passage is an Iron Age monument of a type found only in the far west of Cornwall. There is also one at Chysauster though that example is sealed with a grille, making this Carn Euny example perhaps the best known one. The name Fogou comes from the Cornish for 'cave'. <>More information to follow.

Rob Farrow

Caer Bran fort has been cleared

The ditch outside the embankment and the central area have been cleared of the thick vegetation that covers most of the area. A temporary situation, no doubt, but it made it easier to see the fort.

David Medcalf

The ditch outside Caer Bran embankment

The ditch outside the embankment and the central area have been cleared of the thick vegetation that covers most of the area. A temporary situation, no doubt, but it made it easier to see the fort.

David Medcalf