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Black Rock

Island in Cornwall

England

Black Rock

Great Crebawethan Just a couple of rocks and a lighthouse between here and America, this is extreme Land's End. The Western Rocks are a string of jagged outcrops like this which have wrecked many ships. From a print, date not exact.
Great Crebawethan Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Black Rock is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the Celtic Sea, approximately 1.5 kilometers southwest of the popular tourist destination, Polzeath Beach. The island is known for its rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, and unique rock formations.

Black Rock covers an area of about 0.2 square kilometers and reaches a maximum elevation of 44 meters. It is composed mainly of granite, which gives it its distinct dark appearance, hence the name "Black Rock." The island is accessible only by boat during low tide, as it is completely cut off from the mainland when the tide is high.

Due to its remote location, Black Rock remains largely uninhabited and untouched by human activities. However, it attracts a significant number of tourists and nature enthusiasts who come to explore its natural beauty. The island is home to various species of seabirds, including gulls, cormorants, and fulmars, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

The rocky coastline of Black Rock offers breathtaking views and opportunities for coastal walks and geological exploration. The island's impressive rock formations, such as sea caves and towering stacks, are a testament to the power of natural erosion over time.

Overall, Black Rock is a secluded and picturesque island that provides visitors with a chance to experience Cornwall's wild and untamed coastal landscape.

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Black Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.864218/-6.3987595 or Grid Reference SV8405. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Crebawethan Just a couple of rocks and a lighthouse between here and America, this is extreme Land's End. The Western Rocks are a string of jagged outcrops like this which have wrecked many ships. From a print, date not exact.
Great Crebawethan
Just a couple of rocks and a lighthouse between here and America, this is extreme Land's End. The Western Rocks are a string of jagged outcrops like this which have wrecked many ships. From a print, date not exact.
Trenemene - Scilly One of the granite rocks of the Western Rocks of Scilly.
Trenemene - Scilly
One of the granite rocks of the Western Rocks of Scilly.
Gorregan - Scilly Carn Ithen - the most eastern rock of Gorregan, Western Rocks.
Gorregan - Scilly
Carn Ithen - the most eastern rock of Gorregan, Western Rocks.
Rosevear - Scillies The northern tip of this nature refuge for seals and seabirds.
Rosevear - Scillies
The northern tip of this nature refuge for seals and seabirds.
Western Rocks - Scilly The low lying Western Rocks viewed from Gorregan Neck. These sharp pieces of granite are perfect ship wreckers in a bad, misty sea.
Western Rocks - Scilly
The low lying Western Rocks viewed from Gorregan Neck. These sharp pieces of granite are perfect ship wreckers in a bad, misty sea.
Rags - Scilly One of the isolated granite crags of the Western Rocks. A favourite haunt of cormorants.
Rags - Scilly
One of the isolated granite crags of the Western Rocks. A favourite haunt of cormorants.
Trenemene from Gorregan These rocks are on the edge of Scilly. It is very popular with scuba divers.
Trenemene from Gorregan
These rocks are on the edge of Scilly. It is very popular with scuba divers.
Western Rocks - Scilly These rocks lie right out on the south western edge of Scilly. The rock in the distance is the infamous Gilstone which has been the cause of many shipwrecks - most notably the Association in the early 1700's.
Western Rocks - Scilly
These rocks lie right out on the south western edge of Scilly. The rock in the distance is the infamous Gilstone which has been the cause of many shipwrecks - most notably the Association in the early 1700's.
Scilly seals A group of basking seals seen near Great Crebawethan on a boat trip to Bishops Rock.
Scilly seals
A group of basking seals seen near Great Crebawethan on a boat trip to Bishops Rock.
Biggal of Gorregan From the East.
Biggal of Gorregan
From the East.
Biggal of Gorregan From the South.
Biggal of Gorregan
From the South.
Western Rocks, Scilly, with the Bishop Rock Lighthouse The rocks in the foreground are probably Jacky's Rock, with Jolly Rock beyond. The Bishop Rock is approximately three kilometres beyond these.
Western Rocks, Scilly, with the Bishop Rock Lighthouse
The rocks in the foreground are probably Jacky's Rock, with Jolly Rock beyond. The Bishop Rock is approximately three kilometres beyond these.
Western Rocks, Isles of Scilly Western Rocks, Rosevean and Rosevear, Isles of Scilly
Western Rocks, Isles of Scilly
Western Rocks, Rosevean and Rosevear, Isles of Scilly
The Gilstone, Western Rocks The Gilstone was the site where HMS Association foundered in 1707. The ship was commanded by Sir Cloudesley Shovell who was washed up on the beach at Porth Hellick on St Mary's
The Gilstone, Western Rocks
The Gilstone was the site where HMS Association foundered in 1707. The ship was commanded by Sir Cloudesley Shovell who was washed up on the beach at Porth Hellick on St Mary's
Gorregan Home to seals and seabirds, managed by The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust. Landing is not permitted at any time.
Gorregan
Home to seals and seabirds, managed by The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust. Landing is not permitted at any time.
Trenemene
Trenemene
Ruined Cottage on Rosevear This cottage was built for the workers building the Bishop Rock Lighthouse and has been abandoned since the construction ended in 1858. It would appear that it was built just about as soundly as the light itself as it is remarkably well preserved. Note that it was built to the north east of a large carn, sheltered from the southwesterly weather.
Ruined Cottage on Rosevear
This cottage was built for the workers building the Bishop Rock Lighthouse and has been abandoned since the construction ended in 1858. It would appear that it was built just about as soundly as the light itself as it is remarkably well preserved. Note that it was built to the north east of a large carn, sheltered from the southwesterly weather.
Jacky's Rock
Jacky's Rock
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Black Rock is located at Grid Ref: SV8405 (Lat: 49.864218, Lng: -6.3987595)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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///swoop.trials.openly. Near St Agnes, Isles of Scilly

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Hole of Gorregan Trenemene Rosevean Neck Rosevean Carn Lawrence Shoal Neck

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