Millook Haven

Bay in Cornwall

England

Millook Haven

Millook Haven Millook Haven has a stone and shingle beach unsuitable for bathing but popular with surfers. The cliffs are noted for their series of recumbent chevron folds of sandstone and shale beds.
Millook Haven Credit: Stephen McKay

Millook Haven is a picturesque bay located on the rugged north coast of Cornwall, England. Situated between the popular coastal towns of Bude and Boscastle, this secluded haven offers a tranquil escape from the bustling tourist areas.

The bay is renowned for its dramatic cliffs and unique geological formations, which attract both nature enthusiasts and geology aficionados. The towering cliffs, composed of folded and contorted rock layers, create a striking backdrop against the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can witness the power of nature as the waves sculpt the cliffs and create fascinating patterns on the rocky shoreline.

Millook Haven is also home to a pebble beach, making it an ideal spot for beachcombing and enjoying the sound of the waves. The beach is not suitable for swimming due to strong currents, but it provides an excellent vantage point for admiring the scenic beauty of the bay.

Surrounding the bay are rolling fields and farmland, adding to the peaceful ambiance of the area. Moreover, the nearby Millook woods offer a picturesque walking trail through ancient woodland, providing a serene retreat for nature lovers.

Due to its remote location and lack of tourist infrastructure, Millook Haven remains relatively uncrowded, making it a hidden gem for those seeking solitude and natural beauty. It is a place where visitors can appreciate the untamed coastline, breathe in the fresh sea air, and immerse themselves in the raw beauty of Cornwall's natural landscape.

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Millook Haven Images

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Millook Haven Millook Haven has a stone and shingle beach unsuitable for bathing but popular with surfers. The cliffs are noted for their series of recumbent chevron folds of sandstone and shale beds.
Millook Haven
Millook Haven has a stone and shingle beach unsuitable for bathing but popular with surfers. The cliffs are noted for their series of recumbent chevron folds of sandstone and shale beds.
Coastal properties seen through the gorse The coastal path descends into a small valley below Wanson, before joining the road on the far side.
Coastal properties seen through the gorse
The coastal path descends into a small valley below Wanson, before joining the road on the far side.
Shore at Watson Mouth
Shore at Watson Mouth
Saltstone Strand Beach seen from the coastal road, which comes very close to the cliff edge at this point.
Saltstone Strand
Beach seen from the coastal road, which comes very close to the cliff edge at this point.
Rolling fields above Great Wanson
Rolling fields above Great Wanson
Cliffs at Birdwill Point Millook Haven is below the nearest headland.
Cliffs at Birdwill Point
Millook Haven is below the nearest headland.
View over Penhalt Cliff The beach in the middle distance is Widemouth Sand.
View over Penhalt Cliff
The beach in the middle distance is Widemouth Sand.
Widemouth Bay, Cornwall
Widemouth Bay, Cornwall
North Cornwall : Widemouth Manor The Widemouth Manor Hotel is set within its own gardens, and stands high up near the cliffs.
North Cornwall : Widemouth Manor
The Widemouth Manor Hotel is set within its own gardens, and stands high up near the cliffs.
Widemouth Bay : Sandy Bay Widemouth Bay is a bay and beach on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England, UK, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south of Bude.
Widemouth Bay : Sandy Bay
Widemouth Bay is a bay and beach on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England, UK, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south of Bude.
Widemouth Bay : Sandy Bay & Coastline Looking towards the bay and a building in the foreground.
Widemouth Bay : Sandy Bay & Coastline
Looking towards the bay and a building in the foreground.
Black Rock Rocky pools by Black Rock Widemouth Sand
Black Rock
Rocky pools by Black Rock Widemouth Sand
Road to Millook Road to Millook passing entrance to Penhalt Farm
Road to Millook
Road to Millook passing entrance to Penhalt Farm
Millook Haven beach Millook Haven beach looking to Foxhole Point
Millook Haven beach
Millook Haven beach looking to Foxhole Point
Millook Haven With the cliffs towards Bude and beyond in the distance.
Millook Haven
With the cliffs towards Bude and beyond in the distance.
Wanson Mouth From a car park overlooking it. Beyond is Widemouth Bay and the cliffs stretching towards Bude and beyond.
Wanson Mouth
From a car park overlooking it. Beyond is Widemouth Bay and the cliffs stretching towards Bude and beyond.
Cliff top at Penhalt Cliff Seen from the viewpoint, looking along the coast to Widemouth Bay.
Cliff top at Penhalt Cliff
Seen from the viewpoint, looking along the coast to Widemouth Bay.
Rocks at Black Rock Beach
Rocks at Black Rock Beach
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Millook Haven is located at Grid Ref: SS1800 (Lat: 50.773913, Lng: -4.5766712)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.773913,-4.5766712
Millook
Is In: Cornwall, England, UK
Is In Country: England
Is In Country Code: GB
Is In County: Cornwall
Note: Very steep hills!
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Grit Bin
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