Chad Girt

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Cornwall

England

Chad Girt

Lower Town Quay The smaller of the two quays on St Martin’s. The larger quay at Higher Town is the one used for freight deliveries, but is inaccessible at a low tide.

The island behind is the uninhabited Tean (pronounced tea-an). — Lower Town Quay Credit: David Lally

Chad Girt is a scenic coastal area located in Cornwall, England. It is known for its stunning sea views, estuary, and picturesque creek. Situated on the southwestern tip of the United Kingdom, Chad Girt offers visitors and locals alike a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

The area boasts an expansive coastline that stretches for miles, providing breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The sea at Chad Girt is known for its vibrant blue waters, sandy beaches, and towering cliffs. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing.

One of the highlights of Chad Girt is its estuary, where the sea meets the mouth of a river. This estuary is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, making it a haven for nature lovers. The estuary also provides an excellent spot for birdwatching, as many species of migratory birds flock to the area.

In addition to its sea and estuary, Chad Girt is also famous for its creek. This small, winding waterway is nestled amidst lush greenery and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The creek is perfect for exploring by kayak or canoe, allowing visitors to soak in the peaceful surroundings and spot local wildlife.

Overall, Chad Girt in Cornwall provides a stunning coastal experience, with its beautiful sea, estuary, and creek. Whether visitors are seeking adventure, relaxation, or a chance to connect with nature, Chad Girt offers something for everyone.

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Chad Girt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.97739/-6.288448 or Grid Reference SV9217. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lower Town Quay

The smaller of the two quays on St Martin’s. The larger quay at Higher Town is the one used for freight deliveries, but is inaccessible at a low tide. The island behind is the uninhabited Tean (pronounced tea-an).

David Lally

The Daymark

From within the ruins of the Admiralty signal station of 1805. The signal station is included in the Scheduled Monument comprising the whole of Chapel down and is described thus: In 1804, an Admiralty signal station was built on northern Chapel Down to communicate with naval vessels by signal mast and to report on enemy shipping movements. It was decommissioned in 1815, superseded by semaphore operated from St Mary's. Its main building stands to 2.3m high in the north of a subrectangular enclosure 38m long, NNW-SSE, by up to 21m wide. List Entry Number:1016508 Link

The Daymark is separately listed Grade II* List Entry Number:1141204 Link

David Lally

Great Bay panorama

On of the most beautiful spots on the islands.

David Lally

St Martins

The beautiful St Martin's Bay

Richard Knights

Lower Town, St. Martin's

Looking SW, Tresco in distance

Darren Smith

Middle Town - St Martin's, Scilly

The westerly view from Middle Town. Tresco on the horizon.

Richard Knights

St Martin's - Scillies

The high street of Middle Town, St Martin's.

Richard Knights

Sunset on St Martins looking westward

Rosemarie Longfield

Looking out from gardens of Seven Stones pub

View looking south from the pub

Nick Andrews

St Martin's coastal path, looking towards Great Bay

Mike Walpole

St Martin's bay from Scilly point

This is a beautiful beach of white sand.

Richard Knights

The tidal causeway to White Island, Scilly

White Island is a part of St Martin's. This is the only land based way onto the island.

Richard Knights

Lower Town quay, St Martin's - Scilly

A small quay - but very well used for loading and unloading all the things that are essential for island life.

Richard Knights

Scilly flower fields

An example of the hedged in small fields that Scilly uses to grow its well known fragrant flowers. Photo taken near the church of Higher Town.

Richard Knights

Seven Stones, St Martins, Scilly

For many years requests for real beer were met with "it doesn't travel across water". Now the seas have changed their character around Scilly, proper beer is now plentiful at the Seven Stones. Views are pretty good too.

al partington