Sconhoe Beach

Beach in Cornwall

England

Sconhoe Beach

Mevagissey - Inner Harbour The inner harbour at Mevagissey is well protected by several breakwaters. As can be seen, it is a popular place to moor boats. There are coastal trips available from this little port. — Mevagissey - Inner Harbour Credit: Rob Farrow

Sconhoe Beach, located in Cornwall, England, is a picturesque coastal destination renowned for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Situated on the Atlantic coastline, this sandy beach offers visitors a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

With its crystal-clear turquoise waters, Sconhoe Beach provides an idyllic spot for swimming and water activities. The beach is well-suited for families and sun-seekers alike, boasting a wide stretch of sand perfect for sunbathing or building sandcastles. Its gently sloping shoreline makes it safe for paddling and swimming, even for younger children.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the beach's unspoiled surroundings. Backed by rugged cliffs and rolling green hills, Sconhoe Beach offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Its scenic coastal path attracts hikers and walkers, providing an opportunity to explore the picturesque surroundings and discover hidden coves and rock pools.

Facilities at Sconhoe Beach include clean public toilets, ample parking spaces, and a nearby café serving refreshments and snacks. Lifeguards are present during peak seasons, ensuring the safety of visitors enjoying the water. The beach is also dog-friendly, allowing four-legged friends to enjoy the sand and surf.

Sconhoe Beach benefits from its location within close proximity to charming coastal villages and towns, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage and sample local cuisine. Whether one seeks a peaceful day by the sea or an adventure-filled coastal exploration, Sconhoe Beach provides an unforgettable experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.287091/-4.781868 or Grid Reference SX0146. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mevagissey - Inner Harbour

The inner harbour at Mevagissey is well protected by several breakwaters. As can be seen, it is a popular place to moor boats. There are coastal trips available from this little port.

Rob Farrow

Mevagissey - Preening shag

I am reliably informed that this is a shag (Gulosus aristotelis) rather than a cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) as "the eye is separate from the bare skin at the base of the bill. Other useful signs for a shag are a thin bill, steep forehead, relatively longer tail and slimmer neck" (thanks to Hugh Link for this information) I think it is quite a young bird as it does not seem to have its full adult plumage, and apparently the fact that he has a white chin is indicative of this. It was busy preening itself on rocks just outside Mevagissey harbour.

Rob Farrow

Illuminated Tree

One of the larger trees and lawn decorations.

Jay Pea

Illuminated Wall and Pond

A brightly lit wall and pond.

Jay Pea

Horse and Stable

The prancing horse in his stable.

Jay Pea

Tree at the Crossroads

Well lit tree on the paths crossroads.

Jay Pea

Marshmallow Time

Visitors toasting Marshmallows.

Jay Pea

Field and Tree

One of the more distant illuminations.

Jay Pea

Woodland Path

Prolific bank of Cowslips at Heligan.

Jay Pea

Beech Tree

Dying Beech tree and associated fungi.

Jay Pea

Heligan Walk

A view from Heligan towards Mevagissey.

Jay Pea

The Jungle

Flowering trees and bushes in the Lower Heligan Jungle.

Jay Pea

St Andrew's Church, Mevagissey

Congregational School dated 1873. Now a United Reformed/Methodist Church.

David Dixon

Mevagissey War Memorial

The war memorial is in the form of a Celtic cross with an incised edge detail to the column. It stands on a square plinth with rounded corners, on a square base. On the southeast side of the plinth is a dressed-granite inset with an inscription in black metal lettering. It is Grade II-listed (List Entry Number: 1420128 Link

Historic England)

David Dixon

The War Memorial, Mevagissey

The Mevagissey war memorial is in the form of a Celtic cross with an incised edge detail to the column. It stands on a square plinth with rounded corners, on a square base. On the southeast side of the plinth is a dressed-granite inset with an inscription in black metal lettering. It is Grade II-listed (List Entry Number: 1420128 Link

Historic England)

David Dixon

Fore Street, Mevagissey

Mevagissey is a village and fishing port. The village is situated five miles south of St Austell. It nestles in a small valley and faces east to Mevagissey Bay. The inner and outer harbours have a mixture of pleasure vessels and fishing boats, the remains of a once major industry. However, tourism has supplanted fishing as the dominant industry in recent years. Mevagissey village centre consists of narrow streets with many places to eat and shops aimed at the tourist trade. The outer areas are built on the steep slopes of the surrounding hillsides and are mostly residential.

David Dixon