Beggar's Island

Island in Cornwall

England

Beggar's Island

GWR HST approaching Saltash A Great Western Railway service approaching Saltash station having crossed the Tamar on Brunel&#039;s Royal Albert Bridge. The service is formed by a short High Speed Train (HST) set. Having been displaced from the main Southwest - London services by the introduction of a new Hitachi built train fleet, GWR have re-formed and refurbished a number of HST sets to work the South Wales - Southwest services. — GWR HST approaching Saltash Credit: David Robinson

Beggar's Island is a small, uninhabited island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. The island is known for its rugged, rocky terrain and stunning views of the surrounding ocean. It is accessible only by boat, making it a secluded and peaceful destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Despite its name, Beggar's Island is not actually inhabited by beggars. The origin of the name is unclear, but some speculate that it may have been named after a shipwrecked sailor who was stranded on the island and had to beg for food and supplies from passing ships.

The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and other marine life. Visitors to Beggar's Island can enjoy hiking along the rugged coastline, exploring the tidal pools, and taking in the breathtaking views of the ocean.

Overall, Beggar's Island is a hidden gem in Cornwall, offering a peaceful and remote escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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Beggar's Island Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.393495/-4.2185563 or Grid Reference SX4257. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

GWR HST approaching Saltash

A Great Western Railway service approaching Saltash station having crossed the Tamar on Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge. The service is formed by a short High Speed Train (HST) set. Having been displaced from the main Southwest - London services by the introduction of a new Hitachi built train fleet, GWR have re-formed and refurbished a number of HST sets to work the South Wales - Southwest services.

David Robinson

Coombe Road, Wearde, Saltash

Roy Hughes

Houses at Wearde, Saltash near inlet of the Tamar

Roy Hughes

Forder Lake

Roy Hughes

Royal Albert Bridge

We are just about to leave Devon and enter Cornwall by crossing over the River Tamar on a much missed high speed train from Paddington. Image taken in those times when you could lower a window in the carriage vestibule and poke your camera out to take a photo.

Marika Reinholds

River Tamar, The Hamoaze

The Hamoaze is an estuarine stretch of the tidal River Tamar, between its confluence with the River Lynher and Plymouth Sound.

David Dixon

Eastern Entrance to the Saltash Tunnel

Almost immediately after crossing into Cornwall from Devon via the Tamar Bridge, traffic on the A38 meets the the Saltash Tunnel, a 410-metre single-bore road tunnel which was opened in 1988 and passes under a residential area to the north of Saltash Town Centre. The tunnel carries three traffic lanes and is part of the tidal system across the Tamar Bridge; the central lane operates as a reversible lane to cope with holiday and rush hour traffic. On average, the tunnel is used by more than 38,000 motorists each day.

David Dixon

Inside the Saltash Tunnel

David Dixon

The Eastern End of the Saltash Tunnel

David Dixon

A38, Saltash

The A38, shortly after leaving the Saltash Tunnel. The 'layby' on the left is reserved for maintenance vehicles only.

David Dixon

The Tamar Bridge at Saltash

Crossing the bridge from Cornwall to Devon. A large blue sign gives advance warning of the toll charges which apply to vehicles crossing into Devon. The road to the left is the north cantilever (one of the extra lanes added in 2002) it carries eastbound local traffic from Saltash. Part of the Superstructure of the Royal Albert Bridge can be seen On the right-hand side. This is a railway bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel that opened in 1859. The Tamar bridge was built immediately to the north of the rail bridge. Signals on the overhead gantry indicate the direction of flow of the traffic in each lane; particularly important in the middle lane which utilises a reversible (tidal) traffic flow to reduce congestion.

David Dixon

A38/B3271 Junction at Saltash

The exit sliproad for the B3271 is between the end of Tamar Bridge and the entrance to the Saltash Tunnel. It provides access to Saltash town centre and also an alternative, surface, route avoiding the tunnel.

David Dixon

Houses beneath Royal Albert Bridge

Keith Edkins

Royal Albert Bridge

Completed in 1859 to the design of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Known as a bowstring tubular plate girder bridge, the combination of suspension and arches structure produces no net lengthways force on the supporting piers. Grade I listed (obvs!)

Keith Edkins

Bridges over the River Tamar

Looking up from the water, the two bridges are very different. First is the Royal Albert Bridge carrying the railway into Cornwall and upstream from that is the Tamar Bridge for road traffic.

Stephen McKay