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Horrace

Island in Cornwall

England

Horrace

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

Horrace is a small island located in Cornwall, England. It is situated in the Celtic Sea, approximately 4 miles off the coast of Lands End. With a total land area of just over 1 square mile, Horrace is one of the smallest islands in the region.

The island is known for its rugged and picturesque coastline, with towering cliffs and secluded beaches. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and a variety of flora and fauna. Horrace is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers, as it is home to a number of rare plant species and provides habitat for various seabirds.

Horrace has a small, close-knit community, with a population of around 100 residents. The island is only accessible by boat, with regular ferry services running from Lands End during the summer months. There are no cars on the island, and transportation is primarily done on foot or by bicycle.

The economy of Horrace is largely dependent on fishing and tourism. Local fishermen provide fresh seafood to the island's residents and visitors, while guesthouses and self-catering accommodations cater to the needs of tourists. The island also has a small shop and a pub, serving as the social hub for the community.

Horrace offers a peaceful and idyllic escape from the mainland, with its pristine natural beauty and close community spirit. It is a hidden gem for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

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Horrace Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.039913/-5.6363532 or Grid Reference SW3921. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Minack Theatre The Minack Theatre, filling up before a performance.
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre, filling up before a performance.
Porthcurno car park
Porthcurno car park
Signpost above the Telegraph Museum This post is on the top of the cliff above Porthcurno where the exit from the Telegraph Museum emerges.
Signpost above the Telegraph Museum
This post is on the top of the cliff above Porthcurno where the exit from the Telegraph Museum emerges.
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'.
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'.
Minack Open Air Theatre A view of the steeply descending amphitheatre at Minack Open Air Theatre.
Minack Open Air Theatre
A view of the steeply descending amphitheatre at Minack Open Air Theatre.
Beach at Porth Curno near Percella Point Looking towards Percella Point from the beach at Porth Curno.
Beach at Porth Curno near Percella Point
Looking towards Percella Point from the beach at Porth Curno.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Porthcurno beach facing south west
Porthcurno beach facing south west
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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1146492" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1146492">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocifant/412959521" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocifant/412959521">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. Milestone Society National ID: CWPW_SLE01
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 LinkExternal link. See also LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: CWPW_SLE01
Looking down on the stage at the Minack Theatre at the end of the show
Looking down on the stage at the Minack Theatre at the end of the show
The B3315 near Trethewey
The B3315 near Trethewey
Museum of Global Communications, Porthcurno
Museum of Global Communications, Porthcurno
Treen : Penberth River Looking towards the Penberth River in the valley.
Treen : Penberth River
Looking towards the Penberth River in the valley.
Porthcurno : WWII Cable Station An underground WWII cable station with a narrow thoroughfare.
Porthcurno : WWII Cable Station
An underground WWII cable station with a narrow thoroughfare.
Porthcurno : PK Porthcurno - WWII Cable Station A WWII bomb dropped nearby by the Luftwaffe and now on display at the museum, as well as a map showing other locations involved in the war.
Porthcurno : PK Porthcurno - WWII Cable Station
A WWII bomb dropped nearby by the Luftwaffe and now on display at the museum, as well as a map showing other locations involved in the war.
Porthcurno : PK Porthcurno - WWII Cable Station Looking across the WWII cable station which is now a museum.
Porthcurno : PK Porthcurno - WWII Cable Station
Looking across the WWII cable station which is now a museum.
Porthcurno : PK Porthcurno One of the displays in the museum.
Porthcurno : PK Porthcurno
One of the displays in the museum.
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Horrace is located at Grid Ref: SW3921 (Lat: 50.039913, Lng: -5.6363532)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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