Coombe Bottoms

Valley in Cornwall

England

Coombe Bottoms

St Germanus' Church, Rame The Grade I listed church dates to the 13th and 15th centuries. St. Germanus, a bishop of Auxerre in Late Antique Gaul is supposed to have landed in the neighbourhood when he came to Britain to suppress the Pelagian heresy in about 429. The church underwent restoration in 1848and again in 1883–1885, the latter at the sole expense of Kenelm William Edward Edgcumbe, the 6th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. — St Germanus' Church, Rame Credit: Richard Rogerson

Coombe Bottoms is a picturesque valley located in Cornwall, England. The valley is characterized by its lush greenery, rolling hills, and meandering streams. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering a variety of walking trails and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Coombe Bottoms is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. The valley provides a peaceful and serene environment for visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

The valley is also rich in history, with evidence of ancient settlements and mining activities dating back centuries. Visitors can explore the remnants of old mine shafts and stone walls, providing a glimpse into the region's past.

Coombe Bottoms offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, Coombe Bottoms has something to offer for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.

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St Germanus' Church, Rame

The Grade I listed church dates to the 13th and 15th centuries. St. Germanus, a bishop of Auxerre in Late Antique Gaul is supposed to have landed in the neighbourhood when he came to Britain to suppress the Pelagian heresy in about 429. The church underwent restoration in 1848and again in 1883–1885, the latter at the sole expense of Kenelm William Edward Edgcumbe, the 6th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe.

Richard Rogerson

Lych Gate, St Germanus' Church, Rame

As with many old lych gates, there is a bier or lych stone to rest the coffin on until the clergyman's arrival.

Richard Rogerson

Ramehead Path

Part of the South West Coast Path.

Richard Rogerson

NCI Ramehead

The NCI (National Coastwatch Institution) are a voluntary organisation keeping a visual watch along the UK coastline. It was formed after many of HM Coastguard's visual watch stations were closed. NCI Ramehead is a cream painted, single storey building with a flagstaff. It is adjacent to a Coastguard radio mast.

Richard Rogerson

Maker-With-Rame : Coastal Scenery

Looking across the coast at the entrance to Plymouth South, with Kingsand in the background.

Lewis Clarke

Penlee Woods

Tony Atkin

Rame Church

The church is situated between the tiny village of Rame and the headland of the Rame Peninsula. I understand that the church has no mains power and is lit by candlelight for services.

Tony Atkin

Coastguard Lookout Station at Rame Head

Tony Atkin

Penlee Battery Nature Reserve

At the end of one of the military roads built on the Rame Peninsula are the remains of Penlee Battery, now a nature reserve. The Battery was built in the late 1800's and was used up until the end of World War Two. The overgrown and derelict buildings now make an ideal home for many types of wildlife.

Tony Atkin

Queener Point cliffs

View from Rame Head north west with Whitsand Bay in the background.

Crispin Purdye

The Coast beyond Bull Cove from Rame Head

Dave Napier

Coastwatch Station and car park, Rame Head

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Kate Jewell

Rame, near Plymouth

Rame, from the sea off the western side of the Rame peninsula.

Jacko

Rame Church

This church has an unusual 'broached spire'. It was consecrated in 1259 and is dedicated to Saint Germanus.

Tony Atkin

Fields above Penlee

Part of an old military road can be seen on the right of the photograph.

Tony Atkin

Rame Coastwatch Station

Manned and open today for visitors, we were informed that they generally watch the inshore waters, not the regular deep water shipping channels. The Coastwatch Organisation have taken over the responsibility of manning the lookouts since the Coastguards ceased to do so.

John Poyser

Rame Head Ponies

The ponies are part of the Edgecumbe Park Management Scheme, they are mares brought off Dartmoor during January to eat the better grass and condition them ready for foaling in the spring.

John Poyser