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The Stags

Island in Cornwall

England

The Stags

Cliffs below Pistil Meadow A view of the cliffs below Pistil Meadow, from the S W Coastal Path.
Cliffs below Pistil Meadow Credit: Oscar Taylor

The Stags are a group of rocky islets located off the coast of Cornwall, England. These small islands are known for their rugged beauty and diverse wildlife. The Stags are a popular destination for birdwatchers, as they are home to a variety of seabirds including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.

The islands are also known for their dramatic sea cliffs, which provide nesting sites for many seabird species. The waters surrounding The Stags are teeming with marine life, making them a popular spot for snorkeling and diving.

The Stags are uninhabited and are only accessible by boat. Visitors can take boat tours to explore the islands and observe the wildlife that calls them home. The rocky terrain of The Stags makes them a challenging but rewarding destination for hikers and photographers looking to capture the natural beauty of the Cornish coast.

Overall, The Stags are a peaceful and picturesque destination for nature lovers looking to experience the raw beauty of Cornwall's coastline.

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The Stags Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.957679/-5.2178897 or Grid Reference SW6911. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cliffs below Pistil Meadow A view of the cliffs below Pistil Meadow, from the S W Coastal Path.
Cliffs below Pistil Meadow
A view of the cliffs below Pistil Meadow, from the S W Coastal Path.
Kynance Cove from Pistil Meadow headland Asparagus Island and Kynance Cove from Pistil Meadow headland.
Kynance Cove from Pistil Meadow headland
Asparagus Island and Kynance Cove from Pistil Meadow headland.
Cliffs near Pentreath Beach Some cliffs on the S W Coastal Path between Pentreath Beach and Lizard Point.
Cliffs near Pentreath Beach
Some cliffs on the S W Coastal Path between Pentreath Beach and Lizard Point.
Polpeor Cove
Polpeor Cove
Crane Ledges
Crane Ledges
Fields near Lizard village
Fields near Lizard village
Steps down to Polpeor Cove After you!
Steps down to Polpeor Cove
After you!
Entering Pistil Meadow Legend has it that this was the burial site of 200 souls lost in the wreck of the Royal Anne Galley in 1721. This has now probably been disproved by a study conducted in 2014-16 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://thisismast.org//research/pistil-meadow-and-the-royal-anne.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://thisismast.org//research/pistil-meadow-and-the-royal-anne.html">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>
Entering Pistil Meadow
Legend has it that this was the burial site of 200 souls lost in the wreck of the Royal Anne Galley in 1721. This has now probably been disproved by a study conducted in 2014-16 LinkExternal link
Looking out from Pistil Meadow Shag Rock on the left.
Looking out from Pistil Meadow
Shag Rock on the left.
Bridleway leading from Pistil Meadow to Lizard Village
Bridleway leading from Pistil Meadow to Lizard Village
Looking down on Pistil Meadow From the bridleway down from Lizard Village.
Looking down on Pistil Meadow
From the bridleway down from Lizard Village.
Farm gates by the bridleway Down from Lizard Village.
Farm gates by the bridleway
Down from Lizard Village.
The Lizard Lifeboat Station The Lizard Lifeboat Station at Lizard Point, below the Lighthouse.
The Lizard Lifeboat Station
The Lizard Lifeboat Station at Lizard Point, below the Lighthouse.
The Lizard Lighthouse Foghorn The Lizard Foghorn comprises two diaphone horns operated by compressed air, nowadays electrically operated giving one three second blast every thirty seconds when air moisture exceeds a certain figure. Originally it was operated by a steam compressor, changed to diesel operation after 1907.
The Lizard Lighthouse Foghorn
The Lizard Foghorn comprises two diaphone horns operated by compressed air, nowadays electrically operated giving one three second blast every thirty seconds when air moisture exceeds a certain figure. Originally it was operated by a steam compressor, changed to diesel operation after 1907.
Lizard Methodist Church
Lizard Methodist Church
Footpath down to Lizard Point A footpath leading down to Lizard Point.
Footpath down to Lizard Point
A footpath leading down to Lizard Point.
Steps down to Lizard Point A footpath with steps down to Lizard Point.
Steps down to Lizard Point
A footpath with steps down to Lizard Point.
Lizard Point Lizard Point is the most southerly place in Britain.
Lizard Point
Lizard Point is the most southerly place in Britain.
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The Stags is located at Grid Ref: SW6911 (Lat: 49.957679, Lng: -5.2178897)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Barrier: stile
Material: stone
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Survey Date: 2023-10-22
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