Beagle

Island in Cornwall

England

Beagle

Cornish Coast, Gull Rocks The twin islets that make up Gull Rocks off Holywell Bay.

These large slate rocks are around 500 metres off the beach at Holywell. Also known as Carter&#039;s Rocks they and the beach are under the stewardship of the National Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.gullrocksbeach.co.uk/holywell-beach" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.gullrocksbeach.co.uk/holywell-beach">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> . — Cornish Coast, Gull Rocks Credit: David Dixon

Beagle, Cornwall is a small island located off the coast of southwestern England. It is part of the Isles of Scilly archipelago and is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The island is only about 0.25 square miles in size, making it a peaceful and secluded destination for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Beagle is home to a small population of residents, many of whom are involved in fishing and agriculture. The island's landscape is characterized by rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and lush greenery, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Visitors to Beagle can enjoy activities such as birdwatching, swimming, and exploring the island's charming villages and historic sites. The island is also a haven for wildlife, with a variety of seabirds, seals, and other marine animals calling it home.

Overall, Beagle, Cornwall offers a peaceful and picturesque retreat for those looking to experience the natural beauty of the Isles of Scilly.

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Beagle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.378809/-5.1563745 or Grid Reference SW7557. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cornish Coast, Gull Rocks

The twin islets that make up Gull Rocks off Holywell Bay. These large slate rocks are around 500 metres off the beach at Holywell. Also known as Carter's Rocks they and the beach are under the stewardship of the National Trust Link

David Dixon

St Piran's Oratory

Looking at the remains of St Piran's Oratory on Penhale Sands. This ancient structure dates from as far back as the C6th or C7th. It is surrounded by an ugly concrete protective wall, but access is possible to it.

Rob Farrow

St Piran's Oratory - Looking down from the path

There are numerous paths criss-crossing the dunes to the east of Perran Beach and finding the ruins of the Oratory can result in going somewhat out of your way if you pick the wrong track (as we did!). We finally came upon this view of the ugly concrete bunker surrounding the ancient monument of St Piran's Oratory.

Rob Farrow

St Piran's Oratory - Looking down into the interior

Looking across the waterlogged nave of the ancient monument of St Piran's Oratory with its altar at the eastern end and entry arch in the south wall. It is thought that St Piran's remains may possibly have been buried beneath the altar.

Rob Farrow

St Piran's Oratory - Interior

Looking at the altar from the south entrance.

Rob Farrow

Holywell Beach path

The sandy track to Holywell Beach.

Rob Farrow

Stream flowing to Holywell Beach - looking downstream

A footbridge prevents visitors to the beach getting wet feet crossing this little stream - though a shallow ford a little further on was being used by a lot of them. Cf. SW7659 : Stream flowing to Holywell Beach - looking upstream

Rob Farrow

Stream flowing to Holywell Beach - looking upstream

Taken from the footbridge which crosses this stream as it meanders to Holywell Beach - though this view is upstream, away from the beach. Cf. SW7659 : Stream flowing to Holywell Beach - looking downstream

Rob Farrow

St Piran's Oratory - Arch detail

A close view of some of the carving on the arched entrance to SW7656 : St Piran's Oratory. This entrance is on the southern side of the C6th/C17th ancient monument within its C20th concrete sarcophagus. According to a C19th account "[the arch is] ornamented with a cat's head carved on the key-stone and a human head on each side at the spring of the arch" - though it would take some imagination to divine such details now.

Rob Farrow

Rocks at the Southern end of Holywell Beach, Cornwall

The shallow stream which runs through Holywell village enters the sea at this point

Derek Voller

Rocks at the Southern end of Holywell Beach, Cornwall

With one of the Gull Rocks twins peeping through the gap. The apparently un-named stream which runs through nearby Holywell village is broad and shallow here where it enters the sea, and is a delight for children to play in safely. This beach was shown in the opening shots of the Pierce Brosnan/James Bond film "Die Another Day".

Derek Voller