Muncoy

Island in Cornwall

England

Muncoy

The south end of Annet From St Agnes. — The south end of Annet Credit: Andrew Abbott

Muncoy is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. It is known for its rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and picturesque landscapes. The island is only accessible by boat, making it a secluded and peaceful retreat for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Muncoy is home to a small population of residents who live in quaint cottages scattered throughout the island. The main industry on the island is fishing, with locals relying on the abundant sea life for sustenance.

Visitors to Muncoy can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking along the cliffs to swimming in the crystal-clear waters. The island is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds and other wildlife calling Muncoy home.

Overall, Muncoy offers a tranquil and serene escape for those looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Cornwall. With its stunning landscapes and peaceful atmosphere, it is the perfect destination for nature lovers and those seeking a quiet getaway.

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Muncoy Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.878563/-6.3756966 or Grid Reference SV8506. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The south end of Annet

From St Agnes.

Andrew Abbott

Carnew Rock

From Carnew Point.

Andrew Abbott

Trenemene - Scilly

One of the granite rocks of the Western Rocks of Scilly.

Richard Knights

Gorregan - Scilly

Carn Ithen - the most eastern rock of Gorregan, Western Rocks.

Richard Knights

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.

Richard Knights

Islands south of Annet - Scilly

Lots of sharp, low lying points of granite. One group is aptly called Hellweathers.

Richard Knights

Melledgan - Scilly

A nature reserve for birds.

Richard Knights

Rags - Scilly

One of the isolated granite crags of the Western Rocks. A favourite haunt of cormorants.

Richard Knights

The maze near Long Point, St. Agnes

Nick Andrews

Looking NNE across the narrowest part of Annet, Isles of Scilly

Rowan Legg

Irishman's Carn, North West Par of Annet, Isles of Scilly

Looking SW across the North West Par (or Porth) of Annet, Bishop Rock lighthouse is just visible on the horizon (photo by Nat Legg).

Rowan Legg

Old Woman's House, Isles of Scilly

Looking WSW across Smith Sound to Old Woman's House and Annet Neck (the gap between the rocks), Bishop Rock lighthouse is just visible behind the rocks to the left of the picture.

Rowan Legg

Trenemene from Gorregan

These rocks are on the edge of Scilly. It is very popular with scuba divers.

Richard Knights

Sunset over Annet

The Isles of Scilly consist far more of sky and sea than land; here the sun sets over Annet which even from just three quarters of a mile away on Troy Town campsite, St Agnes, is just a thin line. The Islands are the tips of the most westerly of a series of granite domes which form the most of high ground of the South West peninsula of England. From the west these are Scilly, The Penwith peninsula (Land's End), Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. High Willhays on Dartmoor reaches 621m above sea level SX5889 : High Willhays, but time and the Atlantic Ocean have taken their toll on Scilly and the best that can be managed is around 50m at what used to be called “coastguards” on St Mary's SV9112 : Corsican Tower, Telegraph. Probably due to its exposed position at the south west of the archipelago Annet is the largest of the islands to have never been inhabited and has been designated as a bird sanctuary for many years, it is an important breeding site for the Puffin and Manx Shearwater. On a 1:50,000 scale map Annet has just one 10 metre contour. The 1:25,000 scale shows that it does pass 15 metres, still “just a wave above the sea”.

David Lally