The Mozens

Island in Cornwall

England

The Mozens

Pendeen Lighthouse from the Levant Mine Looking along the western coast of Cornwall from the clifftop Levant Mine to Penlee Lighthouse a couple of miles distant. — Pendeen Lighthouse from the Levant Mine Credit: Rob Farrow

The Mozens is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the Celtic Sea, approximately 10 kilometers from the mainland. The island covers an area of around 2 square kilometers and is known for its rugged and dramatic landscape.

The Mozens is characterized by its towering cliffs, which rise up to 100 meters above sea level. These cliffs provide a habitat for a variety of seabirds, including puffins, gulls, and cormorants. The island is also home to a small population of grey seals, which can often be seen basking on the rocky shores.

Access to The Mozens is limited, with only a small ferry service operating during the summer months. This has helped to preserve the island's natural beauty and protect its wildlife. There are no permanent residents on the island, but it is a popular destination for day-trippers and nature enthusiasts.

The Mozens offers several walking trails that allow visitors to explore its diverse landscape. These trails take visitors through heathlands, grasslands, and woodland areas, offering stunning views of the surrounding sea and coastline. The island is also known for its impressive rock formations, including sea caves and natural arches.

In addition to its natural attractions, The Mozens has a rich history. The island is believed to have been inhabited since ancient times, with evidence of Bronze Age settlements and burial sites. It was also known as a haven for smugglers during the 18th and 19th centuries, and remnants of their activities can still be found along the coastline.

Overall, The Mozens is a captivating island that offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue.

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The Mozens Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.170027/-5.6560366 or Grid Reference SW3936. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pendeen Lighthouse from the Levant Mine

Looking along the western coast of Cornwall from the clifftop Levant Mine to Penlee Lighthouse a couple of miles distant.

Rob Farrow

Fishermen's hut at Boat Cove, Portheras

This hut and associated buildings have been built and maintained by the Pendeen Fishermen's Mission. A steep slipway allows boats to be lowered into the cove below.

Dean Jenkins

The Church of St Bridget of Sweden

Paul Barnett

Former Wesleyan chapel

With old schoolhouse beyond.

Paul Barnett

Stone Stile, Morvah

On the B3306 East of the entrance to a camping field, on Cornwall footpath 106/2/1 looking SE. The view looking out is SW4035 : Stone Stile, Morvah.

Jayne Tovey

Stone Stile, Morvah

On the B3306 East of the entrance to a camping field, on Cornwall footpath 106/2/1 looking out. The view SE is SW4035 : Stone Stile, Morvah.

Jayne Tovey

Chyrose Farm

Wonderful holiday cottage on farm with views over the Atlantic.

Alan Simkins

Pendeen Watch

A lighthouse.

Tony Atkin

Portheras Cove and Pendeen Cliffs

An almost empty sandy beach! The car park is some distance away and the path not easy.

Tony Atkin

Morvah: Portheras Valley

Tin was dressed here by water-powered stamping mills. Additional supplies of water were required, brought by high-level leats from the neighbouring Rose Valley. Used water was returned to the Rose Valley to drive corn mills nearer the sea. The stamps mills were derelict by 1908 and are now very overgrown. One can be seen in this shot. [Source: Adam Sharpe. St Just – An Archaeological Survey of the Mining District (2 volumes) Cornwall Archaeological Unit, 1992, cited by Bob Acton]

Martin Bodman

Morvah: Lower Chypraze Farm

Beyond the farm a footpath gives access to the coast path and Portheras Cove

Martin Bodman

Milking time at Keigwin

Looking east. Dry Carn in the background.

Sheila Russell

Raised Beach and head deposits

Rounded stones in eroded cliff were beach material 120000 years ago when the sea level was a bit higher due to a warmer climate. The climate then worsened as the world went into the most recent glacial period (100000 to 15000 years ago) and the area was tundra - the angular rocks above were split by ice and sea level was over 40 metres below current levels

Hugh Venables

Yes, this is Britain

A lovely sheltered (north facing) valley leading to Portheras Cove

Hugh Venables

Rocks below Pendeen Watch

Good for fishing and bird watching.

Sheila Russell

Three Stone Oar

These rocks called Three Stone Oar are the home of oyster catchers. Just off Portherras Cove they are prominent at low tide. Picture taken in a rising tide and stormy seas.

Sheila Russell