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Steval

Island in Cornwall

England

Steval

Sunrise over Penninis Glad I decided to walk this way this morning.
Sunrise over Penninis Credit: David Lally

Steval, Cornwall is a small island located off the southwestern coast of England. With a land area of approximately 3 square miles, it is a picturesque destination known for its stunning landscapes and rich history. Steval is situated in the Celtic Sea, just a few miles from the mainland, and is accessible by a short ferry ride from the town of Penzance.

The island is characterized by its rugged coastline, featuring towering cliffs, hidden coves, and pristine sandy beaches. It offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and water sports. Steval is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and dolphins, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts.

The island boasts a vibrant history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times. Visitors can explore ancient ruins and archaeological sites, such as Iron Age fortifications and burial mounds. Steval is also known for its role in the tin mining industry, which flourished during the 19th century. The remnants of old mining structures can still be seen scattered across the island.

Although small in size, Steval offers a range of amenities to cater to tourists. The island has a handful of cozy guesthouses, local pubs, and restaurants serving delicious seafood. Additionally, there are several shops selling unique arts and crafts, allowing visitors to take a piece of Steval home with them.

Overall, Steval, Cornwall is a charming and idyllic island that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and tranquility, making it an ideal destination for a peaceful getaway.

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Sunrise over Penninis Glad I decided to walk this way this morning.
Sunrise over Penninis
Glad I decided to walk this way this morning.
Tresco will be busy today Three cruise ships in The Road today. No doubt the most popular shore trip will be to Tesco's famous sub-tropical gardens. As long as they keep away from St Agnes, that will be fine. The boat heading into Perconger is the St Agnes boating's sea taxi craft "Enterprise".
Tresco will be busy today
Three cruise ships in The Road today. No doubt the most popular shore trip will be to Tesco's famous sub-tropical gardens. As long as they keep away from St Agnes, that will be fine. The boat heading into Perconger is the St Agnes boating's sea taxi craft "Enterprise".
Rock formations at Peninnis Head
Rock formations at Peninnis Head
Morning Point, the Garrison Looking SE to the offshore rocks Wras and (behind and smaller) Biggal; Inner Head <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SV908093">SV908093</a> (part of Peninnis Head) is just visible to the far left, on the other side of Porth Cressa bay. Note the passing storm on the horizon...
Morning Point, the Garrison
Looking SE to the offshore rocks Wras and (behind and smaller) Biggal; Inner Head SV908093 (part of Peninnis Head) is just visible to the far left, on the other side of Porth Cressa bay. Note the passing storm on the horizon...
Old Town Bay from Peninnis There is a former Battery on the island to the right of the pine tree.
Old Town Bay from Peninnis
There is a former Battery on the island to the right of the pine tree.
Lighthouse at Peninnis Head, St. Mary's The lighthouse guides shipping passing through St. Mary's Sound, between the islands of Agnes and St. Mary's. The lattice-work construction reduces its wind resistance.
Lighthouse at Peninnis Head, St. Mary's
The lighthouse guides shipping passing through St. Mary's Sound, between the islands of Agnes and St. Mary's. The lattice-work construction reduces its wind resistance.
Footpath on Peninnis Head, St. Mary's, Scilly Isles
Footpath on Peninnis Head, St. Mary's, Scilly Isles
Granite Stone Walls Granite is pretty much the only rock there is on the Scillies and there's plenty of it, so it makes sense to build your field walls out of it.
Granite Stone Walls
Granite is pretty much the only rock there is on the Scillies and there's plenty of it, so it makes sense to build your field walls out of it.
Fields on the eastern side of Peninnis The field at the bottom of the hill on the right is being used for bulb growing, the others look as though they have been left to grass.
Fields on the eastern side of Peninnis
The field at the bottom of the hill on the right is being used for bulb growing, the others look as though they have been left to grass.
Rock Formations on Inner Head Around Peninnis Head the granite rock has been worn to fantastic shapes by the waves and weather.
Rock Formations on Inner Head
Around Peninnis Head the granite rock has been worn to fantastic shapes by the waves and weather.
Rocky Promontory on Inner Head In the background is the island of Gugh.
Rocky Promontory on Inner Head
In the background is the island of Gugh.
The Foreshore North of Inner Head Lots of pink granite exposed on the foreshore at low tide.
The Foreshore North of Inner Head
Lots of pink granite exposed on the foreshore at low tide.
Inner Head from the South
Inner Head from the South
Across Porth Cressa from Stony Porth A lot of rock is exposed on the foreshore here at low tide. Over the bay is The Garrison.
Across Porth Cressa from Stony Porth
A lot of rock is exposed on the foreshore here at low tide. Over the bay is The Garrison.
Fields on the North Side of the Peninnis Peninsula Surrounded by granite stone walls, the grass in these fields is in marked contrast to the coastal heathland surrounding them.
Fields on the North Side of the Peninnis Peninsula
Surrounded by granite stone walls, the grass in these fields is in marked contrast to the coastal heathland surrounding them.
Thrift on a Stone Wall A large clump of thrift, aka Sea Pink, latin name Armeria maritima, is draped over this granite stone wall close to the coastline.
Thrift on a Stone Wall
A large clump of thrift, aka Sea Pink, latin name Armeria maritima, is draped over this granite stone wall close to the coastline.
Tooth Rock, Peninnis Like a granite canine, Tooth Rock is about 25 feet high.
Tooth Rock, Peninnis
Like a granite canine, Tooth Rock is about 25 feet high.
Cornish Stile On the coastal path between Peninnis Head and Hugh Town.
Cornish Stile
On the coastal path between Peninnis Head and Hugh Town.
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Steval is located at Grid Ref: SV8910 (Lat: 49.912645, Lng: -6.3286489)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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