Carn Guthensbras

Island in Cornwall

England

Carn Guthensbras

Lower Bosistow Cliff path approaching Nanjizal Beach Credit: Tom Page

Carn Guthensbras is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. Situated in the Celtic Sea, it is one of the many islands that dot the picturesque coastline of this region. The island covers an area of approximately 10 acres and is characterized by its rugged cliffs and rocky terrain.

Access to Carn Guthensbras is limited due to its remote location, and it can only be reached by boat or during low tide when a natural causeway appears, connecting it to the mainland. The island has no permanent residents, and its population consists mainly of seabirds and marine wildlife.

Despite its small size, Carn Guthensbras is known for its rich biodiversity and is a designated site of special scientific interest. The island provides a habitat for a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular destination among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Visitors to Carn Guthensbras can explore its rugged coastline, which offers stunning views of the surrounding sea. The island is also home to a small lighthouse, built in the 19th century to guide ships navigating the treacherous waters. This historical landmark adds to the charm and character of the island.

Due to its protected status, visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment and adhere to any guidelines in place to preserve the island's unique ecosystem. Overall, Carn Guthensbras offers a tranquil escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the untamed beauty of the Cornish coast.

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Carn Guthensbras Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.037183/-5.6846183 or Grid Reference SW3621. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lower Bosistow Cliff path approaching Nanjizal Beach

Tom Page

Old Wayside Cross towards Ardensawah in St Levan parish

Ardensawah or Ardensaweth Cross, the old head and neck of a wayside cross. Set beside a stone stile on a footpath northwest of St Levan church in St Levan parish. Grade II Listed Link

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. Milestone Society National ID: CWPW_SLE01

L Nott

The view from the porch at St Levan Church

Looking out into the churchyard. The St Levan Stone SW3822 : The St Levan Stone is just out of sight to the left of the path.

Rod Allday

The altar in St Levan Church

Seen on the occasion of the church's 2011 flower festival - the theme was 'Songs from the Shows' and the beautiful display on the altar takes as its theme 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.

Rod Allday

Shoreline at Porthgwarra, reached through the cliff tunnel

Maurice D Budden

Towards Bosistow Cliffs

A group of walkers descends the track, a bridleway, from Higher Bosistow towards the coast at Carn Lês Boel.

Graham Horn

Heather on Higher Bosistow Cliffs

There are two well-defined tracks across the heather, the coastal path and an inland route towards Higher Bosistow. This is the area of heather moorland in between.

Graham Horn

Higher Bosistow Cliffs

There is a stretch of heather moorland above the coastal path, which runs below the first horizon.

Graham Horn

Towards Carn LÃªs Boel

This is an ancient promontory name, at a location where there used to be a fort, probably Iron Age. The coastal path runs just in front of us, having come down the bridleway from Higher Bosistow.

Graham Horn

Nanjizal

Holiday cottage with a view. This is Nanjizal, a remote house with a stunning position above Mill Bay.

Graham Horn

The Song of the Sea

That is the name of this cove, adjacent to Mill Bay or Nanjizal beach, where the sea has cut through the rock to form a narrow passage. Someone who has been there writes on Wikipedia "Inside the cove are large rockpools with many types of sea anemones and seaweeds, although the rocks are very slippery and the cove dark and damp. Several of the rocks appear to be covered with a purple substance."

Graham Horn

Mill Bay or Nanjizal

A wonderfully secluded beach. When the weather is fine this is a great place to be, and to stay being. But it faces due west, so when those Atlantic storms roll in it is probably not so pleasant.

Graham Horn

Porth Chapel

This beach is easily reached from St Levan, so I was surprised it was not busier. There was footprint evidence that it had been used earlier in the day though.

Graham Horn

Porth Chapel

This beach is easily reached from St Levan, so I was surprised it was not busier. There was footprint evidence that it had been used earlier in the day though. This is a lovely section of the coast.

Graham Horn

Towards St Levan

From the coastal path, looking up a small valley that is followed by the path towards the village. There are bits of four squares visible here, the house being in SW3822.

Graham Horn

Pausing for a breather

This is the view looking back towards the beach at Porth Chapel and the headland beyond, Pedn-men-an-mere SW3821, having descended then ascended from there along the coastal path. The undulating nature of the path is such that this view will quickly disappear, to be replaced by a new one ahead.

Graham Horn