Bareppa

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Bareppa

Pool with cow and gorilla In deepest Cornwall it is a bit of a surprise to come across a cow and a gorilla perched on a little island in a pool - but there they were. We only stumbled across them because our SatNav has a penchant for tiny lanes! — Pool with cow and gorilla Credit: Rob Farrow

Bareppa is a small coastal village located in the county of Cornwall, in southern England. Situated on the rugged and picturesque coastline, it offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and is known for its natural beauty. With a population of around 500 residents, Bareppa maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is characterized by its charming, traditional cottages made of local stone, giving it a quaint and timeless feel. The narrow streets are lined with colorful flowers and there is a sense of tranquility that envelops the area. The nearby cliffs and coves are popular spots for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and exploring rock pools.

Bareppa is also known for its rich history and cultural heritage. The village boasts a historic church dating back to the 12th century, which is a significant architectural landmark. The local museum showcases artifacts and exhibits that depict the region's maritime past, highlighting its connections to fishing and smuggling.

Despite its small size, Bareppa offers a range of amenities to its residents and visitors. There are a handful of cozy pubs and restaurants serving traditional Cornish cuisine, as well as a few local shops and boutiques. The village also hosts a yearly summer fair, attracting tourists from nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Bareppa is a hidden gem along the Cornish coast, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking natural beauty, history, and a sense of community.

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Bareppa Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.125595/-5.104009 or Grid Reference SW7829. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pool with cow and gorilla

In deepest Cornwall it is a bit of a surprise to come across a cow and a gorilla perched on a little island in a pool - but there they were. We only stumbled across them because our SatNav has a penchant for tiny lanes!

Rob Farrow

Field gate at Meudon Farm

Rod Allday

Autumn afternoon sun on the track in the valley at Maenporth

Rod Allday

Field lying fallow at Chenhalls

This field has often been used for the growing of daffodils - see SW7828 : Rows of daffodils at Chenhalls.

Rod Allday

The Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III at 6.00pm on Sunday 11th November 2022 in Mawnan Smith

Declared by the Chairman of Mawnan Parish Council on the steps of the Great War Memorial Hall.

Rod Allday

Western National bus on Maenporth Road

Western National bus drivers would have been well used to steering full sized vehicles along narrow Cornish lanes - and usually did so at a brisk pace. Cars and pedestrians were well advised to just get out of the way and here the photographer has had to more or less bury himself in the hedgerow to avoid a Bristol RE storming up the hill from Maenporth beach. In 1977 the 564 ran this way three times a day as a summer only variant of the main service between Falmouth and Helford Passage. The bus itself, ATA764L, would have been about five years old at the time and remained with Western National until 1986 when it was sold to Chase of Chasetown in Staffordshire; it subsequently moved on to Express Motors of Bontnewydd before being scrapped following an accident in 1990.

Stephen McKay

Mawnan Smith

The centre of this Cornish village is dominated by its thatched pub, the Red Lion. Here in the summer of 1977 it was decorated with a union flag and bunting to celebrate the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Devenish owned a large estate of west Cornwall pubs in the 1970s - the beers were brewed at Redruth - but the company no longer exists. The road ahead through the village leads to Helford Passage. Note the Barclays Bank sign on the right of the picture; it seems hard to believe now, in an age when banks are closing branches in quite large towns, that they once had a presence in such rural places.

Stephen McKay

Beach at Maenporth near Falmouth

Colin Park

St. Edward the Confessor church

Paul Barnett

St Michael's Church

Paul Barnett

Mawnan Methodist Church

Paul Barnett

View along the coast from Rosemullion Head

Matthew Chadwick

Maenporth Beach

Matthew Chadwick

Daffodil field at Penwarne

These may be being grown for bulbs, when the flowers are allowed to blossom and die to build up the bulb. When grown for the flower market the daffodils are picked in tight bud, with no yellow showing at all. This year very cold weather at the beginning of the year delayed the development of the plants and then a spell of warm weather in mid February brought them all on together, causing problems for the farmers owing to a glut and also a shortage of pickers - that may be the case here.

Rod Allday

Small Daffodil field at Penwarne

For an explanation see SW7630 : Daffodil field at Penwarne.

Rod Allday

Daffodils at Penwarne

In SW7630 : Small Daffodil field at Penwarne. Daffodils are a very widely grown crop is southwest Cornwall these days. These will not be destined for the flower market because they are in full flower - for an explanation see SW7630 : Daffodil field at Penwarne.

Rod Allday