Quadrant

Island in Cornwall

England

Quadrant

View across Kynance Cove in Cornwall Looking south-west from near the South West Coast Path. On the left is Gull Rock, and the grass topped Asparagus Island is straight ahead.

The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990.
View across Kynance Cove in Cornwall Credit: Roger D Kidd

Quadrant is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall in the United Kingdom. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters. The island is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the mainland and enjoy a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature.

Quadrant is home to a small population of residents who live in quaint villages scattered across the island. The island has limited amenities, with a few shops, restaurants, and accommodations available for visitors. The main activities on Quadrant include hiking along the coastal paths, swimming and sunbathing on the beaches, and exploring the island's picturesque villages.

Access to Quadrant is primarily by boat, with regular ferry services running from the mainland. The island also has a small airstrip for private planes. Due to its remote location, Quadrant offers a sense of tranquility and seclusion that is hard to find elsewhere. Whether you're looking for a relaxing beach holiday or an outdoor adventure, Quadrant has something to offer for everyone.

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Quadrant Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.959154/-5.2169423 or Grid Reference SW6911. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View across Kynance Cove in Cornwall Looking south-west from near the South West Coast Path. On the left is Gull Rock, and the grass topped Asparagus Island is straight ahead.

The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990.
View across Kynance Cove in Cornwall
Looking south-west from near the South West Coast Path. On the left is Gull Rock, and the grass topped Asparagus Island is straight ahead. The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990.
Kynance Cove beach
Kynance Cove beach
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
Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove
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
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Quadrant is located at Grid Ref: SW6911 (Lat: 49.959154, Lng: -5.2169423)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 49.959154,-5.2169423
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Lat/Long: 49.9600285/-5.2104433
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Tourism: viewpoint
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Bench
Survey Date: 2023-10-22
Lat/Long: 49.9615801/-5.2150833
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Survey Date: 2023-10-22
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