Hella Rock

Island in Cornwall

England

Hella Rock

The Minack Theatre The Minack Theatre, filling up before a performance. — The Minack Theatre Credit: Kevin Pearson

Hella Rock is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the Celtic Sea, approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Land's End. The island covers an area of about 1 square kilometer and is predominantly rocky with some patches of grass and shrubs.

Hella Rock is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape, featuring steep cliffs that plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. The island is uninhabited and devoid of any infrastructure or human settlement. Its isolation and unspoiled natural beauty make it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts, bird watchers, and photographers.

The surrounding waters of Hella Rock are teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for diving and snorkeling. Visitors can expect to encounter a variety of fish species, dolphins, seals, and occasionally even whales. The island itself is home to a range of seabirds, including puffins, gannets, and razorbills.

Access to Hella Rock is primarily by boat, as there are no regular ferry services to the island. However, private boats and tour operators occasionally offer trips to explore its unique geological formations and observe the wildlife. It is important to note that due to the rugged terrain and lack of amenities, visitors are advised to come fully prepared with appropriate gear, food, and water.

Overall, Hella Rock offers a remote and untouched experience for nature enthusiasts seeking tranquility and an opportunity to immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring beauty of Cornwall's coastal landscape.

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Hella Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.03432/-5.6724703 or Grid Reference SW3721. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre, filling up before a performance.

Kevin Pearson

Porthcurno car park

thejackrustles

Signpost above the Telegraph Museum

This post is on the top of the cliff above Porthcurno where the exit from the Telegraph Museum emerges.

Bob Walters

Minack Theatre - Looking down to the stage

Taken from high up, above the top row of seating at the Minack Theatre. The four performers on the stage were rehearsing for the 'Last Night of the Proms'.

Rob Farrow

Minack Open Air Theatre

A view of the steeply descending amphitheatre at Minack Open Air Theatre.

Bob Walters

Beach at Porth Curno near Percella Point

Looking towards Percella Point from the beach at Porth Curno.

Ajay Tegala

Minack Theatre

With the potential to be the most uncomfortable theatre in the country for those who come unprepared for what the Atlantic weather can throw across the stage; the spectacular location of the Minack Theatre set on granite cliffs overlooking Porthcurno bay guarantees it as a top tourist attraction. Here we see the theatre on a benign September day with a handful of tourists enjoying a leisurely look around this unique venue.

Adrian Taylor

Inside Porthcurno Cable Hut

Porthcurno Cable Hut is where telegraph cables from all over the world terminated to be routed to UK destinations. Equipment in this hut enabled engineers to test the various cable circuits before they were routed to the Cable Station on the cliff behind.

Bob Walters

Porthcurno beach facing south west

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