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The Gunden

Island in Cornwall

England

The Gunden

Footpath to Lowland Point The path was re-routed a few years ago to accommodate expansion of the Dean Gabbro Quarry to the north. Virtually all the land within this square and indeed the hectad SW81 can be seen in this shot.
Footpath to Lowland Point Credit: Jonathan Billinger

The Gunden is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the Celtic Sea, approximately 3 miles southwest of the town of Penzance. The island measures approximately 0.5 square miles in area and is known for its rugged and rocky terrain.

The Gunden is uninhabited and has no permanent structures or facilities. It is primarily composed of granite cliffs and features a diverse range of flora and fauna. The island is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance as a breeding ground for various seabird species, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots.

Access to The Gunden is restricted due to its protected status and the treacherous sea conditions surrounding it. However, occasional boat tours or birdwatching trips may offer visitors the opportunity to glimpse the island from a distance.

The Gunden has a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. Archaeological discoveries on the island have included ancient burial mounds and remnants of early settlements. The island's strategic location also made it a defensive outpost during various historical conflicts.

Overall, The Gunden offers a unique and picturesque glimpse into Cornwall's natural beauty and wildlife. Its isolation and protected status make it an important sanctuary for seabirds, while its historical significance adds to its allure for those interested in the region's past.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.053237/-5.0573299 or Grid Reference SW8121. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath to Lowland Point The path was re-routed a few years ago to accommodate expansion of the Dean Gabbro Quarry to the north. Virtually all the land within this square and indeed the hectad SW81 can be seen in this shot.
Footpath to Lowland Point
The path was re-routed a few years ago to accommodate expansion of the Dean Gabbro Quarry to the north. Virtually all the land within this square and indeed the hectad SW81 can be seen in this shot.
On the new SW coast path from Porthallow to Porthkerris The path is now easier to follow as in the years before and a long fence has been built.
On the new SW coast path from Porthallow to Porthkerris
The path is now easier to follow as in the years before and a long fence has been built.
View from the new SW coast path section While the SW coast path between Porthallow and Porthoustock follows inland routes, there has always been an unofficial path along the coast. This narrow and at times overgrown path is now being converted to become an official section of the coast path: It is already wider, steps have been built, rocks have been secured and some posts have been installed.
View from the new SW coast path section
While the SW coast path between Porthallow and Porthoustock follows inland routes, there has always been an unofficial path along the coast. This narrow and at times overgrown path is now being converted to become an official section of the coast path: It is already wider, steps have been built, rocks have been secured and some posts have been installed.
Porthallow seen from the new SW coast path section While the SW coast path between Porthallow and Porthoustock follows inland routes, there has always been an unofficial path along the coast. This narrow and at times overgrown path is now being converted to become an official section of the coast path: It is already wider, steps have been built, rocks have been secured and some posts have been installed.
Porthallow seen from the new SW coast path section
While the SW coast path between Porthallow and Porthoustock follows inland routes, there has always been an unofficial path along the coast. This narrow and at times overgrown path is now being converted to become an official section of the coast path: It is already wider, steps have been built, rocks have been secured and some posts have been installed.
On the new SW coast path from Porthkerris to Porthoustock The path is much wider now.
On the new SW coast path from Porthkerris to Porthoustock
The path is much wider now.
On the new SW coast path from Porthkerris to Porthoustock Many fences are being built along the path.
On the new SW coast path from Porthkerris to Porthoustock
Many fences are being built along the path.
Entering National Trust land at Lowland Point, Cornwall Part of the SW coast path.
Entering National Trust land at Lowland Point, Cornwall
Part of the SW coast path.
Junction on the coastal path The diverted route via Treglohan reaches the bottom of the hill and the coastal path. The sign on the right warns users of the coastal path of the hazards of blasting in the quarries off to the left.
Junction on the coastal path
The diverted route via Treglohan reaches the bottom of the hill and the coastal path. The sign on the right warns users of the coastal path of the hazards of blasting in the quarries off to the left.
Stone stile and warning sign, coastal path The sign warns of the possibility of blasting in Dean Quarry ahead. The pole to the left is one of the warning flagpoles. At the time the quarry seemed disused. The large upright stone of the stile is presumably the 'Stone' marked on larger scale maps. It has a large 'W' crudely carved on it. There are no administrative boundaries around here, so a property boundary marker?
Stone stile and warning sign, coastal path
The sign warns of the possibility of blasting in Dean Quarry ahead. The pole to the left is one of the warning flagpoles. At the time the quarry seemed disused. The large upright stone of the stile is presumably the 'Stone' marked on larger scale maps. It has a large 'W' crudely carved on it. There are no administrative boundaries around here, so a property boundary marker?
Shore near Lowland Point The area is mapped as 'Polcries', there in no significant near feature other than the beach of large stones, so perhaps that is what it is called.
Shore near Lowland Point
The area is mapped as 'Polcries', there in no significant near feature other than the beach of large stones, so perhaps that is what it is called.
Shore near Lowland Point The area is mapped as 'Polcries', there in no significant near feature other than the beach of large stones, so perhaps that is what it is called.
Shore near Lowland Point
The area is mapped as 'Polcries', there in no significant near feature other than the beach of large stones, so perhaps that is what it is called.
Spring Squill, Lowland Point An impressive spread of Scilla verna on the coastal grassland here.
Spring Squill, Lowland Point
An impressive spread of Scilla verna on the coastal grassland here.
Path leading inland from the SW Coast Path
Path leading inland from the SW Coast Path
SW Coast Path The disused Jetty on the right was associated with quarrying at the nearby Dean Quarries,
SW Coast Path
The disused Jetty on the right was associated with quarrying at the nearby Dean Quarries,
South West Coastal Path at Polcries Looking north after rounding Lowland Point. The jetty infrastructure for the Dean Gabbro quarries can be seen in the next square north. The path to the left strikes uphill towards St Keverne.
South West Coastal Path at Polcries
Looking north after rounding Lowland Point. The jetty infrastructure for the Dean Gabbro quarries can be seen in the next square north. The path to the left strikes uphill towards St Keverne.
Blasting warning Alerting walkers on the SW Coastal Path north of Lowland Point of the dangers associated with the stone quarry ahead. Dean Quarry has been producing Gabbro primarily for road-building for over a century.
Blasting warning
Alerting walkers on the SW Coastal Path north of Lowland Point of the dangers associated with the stone quarry ahead. Dean Quarry has been producing Gabbro primarily for road-building for over a century.
View north from Lowland Point
View north from Lowland Point
Porthoustock
Porthoustock
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The Gunden is located at Grid Ref: SW8121 (Lat: 50.053237, Lng: -5.0573299)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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