Little Porth

Bay in Cornwall

England

Little Porth

Bar Point at a low spring tide Looking across Crow Sound to the western end of St Martin’s, Tean, and St Helen’s. — Bar Point at a low spring tide Credit: David Lally

Little Porth is a charming coastal village located in Cornwall, England. Situated on the southern coast of the county, it overlooks the English Channel and offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of approximately 500 residents, it maintains a small and tight-knit community.

The village is renowned for its picturesque sandy beach, which is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The golden sands stretch for around half a mile and provide an ideal spot for sunbathing, picnicking, and building sandcastles. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, surfing, and other water sports, attracting enthusiasts from far and wide.

Little Porth is also known for its stunning coastal walks, providing panoramic views of the rugged cliffs and dramatic scenery. The South West Coast Path passes through the village, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding areas and discover hidden coves and secluded beaches.

In terms of amenities, Little Porth offers a range of local shops, quaint cafes, and traditional pubs. Visitors can enjoy freshly caught seafood, indulge in Cornish pasties, or savor a traditional cream tea.

The village has a rich history, with remnants of its fishing heritage still visible today. The small harbor is a nod to its past, with fishing boats bobbing in the water and providing a glimpse into the village's maritime traditions.

Overall, Little Porth is a captivating destination that combines natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a sense of community, making it an ideal place to relax and immerse oneself in the charm of Cornwall.

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Little Porth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.93664/-6.2949308 or Grid Reference SV9112. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bar Point at a low spring tide

Looking across Crow Sound to the western end of St Martin’s, Tean, and St Helen’s.

David Lally

Looking east from Bar Point

At a low spring tide.

David Lally

McFarlandâs Down

A lane of nondescript bungalows.

David Lally

Two gates

On Mcfarlands Down.

David Lally

Entrance to the Innisidgen chambered cairn

Scheduled Monument including both burial cairn and other features: Two entrance graves, a prehistoric field system, and Civil War fieldworks and blockhouse on Innisidgen Hill and Helvear Down, St Mary's List Entry Number:1013271 Link

David Lally

Rope swing near Innisidgen

Hanging from a very high branch of a Monterey Pine.

David Lally

Gate with faded sign

Possibly an old PRIVATE sign? According to the OS the track ahead is a right of way..

David Lally

Rocks near Pellew's Redoubt

A reprograph of my own first for the square Link if only because there’s nothing much else in it! Should get me a T point too!

David Lally

Tobaccomanâs Point and Green Island

With Tresco Abbey behind. Taken on the way back from St Martin’s.

David Lally

St Mary's Harbour Pilot Boat in Crow Sound

David Dixon

Crow Sound, Toll's Island

A small fishing boat navigates Crow Sound on the eastern side of St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly. Toll's Island is one of the tidal islands off the Isles of Scilly. It is located 100 metres east of the coast of St Mary's at Pelistry. Toll’s Island is linked to St Mary's by a sandy isthmus which is covered at high tide.

David Dixon

Isles of Scilly, Eastern Isles from Crow Sound

The large island in the background is St Martin's.

David Dixon

Hats South Cardinal Marker, Crow Sound

A cardinal mark is a sea mark (a buoy or other floating or fixed structure) used in maritime pilotage to indicate the position of a hazard and the direction of safe water. The direction of its two conical top marks indicates the safest side to pass. In this case, both cones are pointing down which indicates that shipping should pass on the south side of the buoy (to avoid the Hats shallows and an uncovering boiler structure from a wreck in the sound. Link

(Cardinal Mark, Wikipedia).

David Dixon

Halangy Down Transmitter Mast

The Halangy Down transmitter on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly is a 500-watt FM radio and television transmitter with a 250-foot-high steel lattice tower, surmounted by a main TV antenna. It was built by the BBC in 1969.

David Dixon

Crow Rock and Beacon

Crow Rock is an islet in the Isles of Scilly, situated near to Halangy Point on St Mary's. At high tide. only the central tip of the rock is visible above the water, hence the need for the beacon.

David Dixon

Isles of Scilly, Crow Rock and Halangy Down Transmitter Mast

Crow Rock is an islet in the Isles of Scilly, situated near Halangy Point on St Mary's. At high tide. only the central tip of the rock is visible above the water, hence the need for the beacon. The Halangy Down transmitter on St Mary's is a 500-watt FM radio and television transmitter with a 250 feet high steel lattice tower, surmounted by a main TV antenna. It was built by the BBC in 1969.

David Dixon