Taylor's Rock

Island in Cornwall

England

Taylor's Rock

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

Taylor's Rock is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the Celtic Sea, approximately 2 miles southwest of the town of Porthleven. The island is named after the renowned British explorer and cartographer, Taylor, who discovered it during his expedition in the late 18th century.

Taylor's Rock is a granite outcrop, rising about 15 meters above sea level. It has a rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs and jagged edges. The island measures around 250 meters in length and 100 meters in width, making it relatively small in size.

Due to its remote location and difficult access, Taylor's Rock remains largely uninhabited and untouched by human activity. There are no permanent structures or facilities on the island, making it a haven for wildlife and natural vegetation. Seabirds such as gulls, cormorants, and puffins can often be spotted nesting on the cliffs, while seals and dolphins can be seen swimming in the surrounding waters.

Taylor's Rock is accessible by boat, but caution is advised due to the strong currents and rocky shores. It is a popular destination for experienced divers and snorkelers, who are drawn to the island's abundant marine life and underwater caves.

Overall, Taylor's Rock offers a unique and unspoiled natural environment, making it a place of interest for nature lovers and adventure seekers looking to explore Cornwall's scenic coastline.

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Taylor's Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.956466/-5.2171953 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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Taylor's Rock is located at Grid Ref: SW6911 (Lat: 49.956466, Lng: -5.2171953)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 49.956466,-5.2171953
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 49.9603909/-5.2144635
Direction: ESE-NNE
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 49.9607646/-5.2153945
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2023-10-22
Lat/Long: 49.9607682/-5.2152751
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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