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Menawethan Neck

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Menawethan Neck

Isles of Scilly, Eastern Isles from Crow Sound The large island in the background is St Martin's.
Isles of Scilly, Eastern Isles from Crow Sound Credit: David Dixon

Menawethan Neck is a picturesque region located in Cornwall, England, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. Situated between the popular tourist destinations of Falmouth and Truro, Menawethan Neck boasts a unique blend of sea, estuary, and creek environments that attract nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The region is defined by its stunning coastline, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the rugged cliffs and sandy beaches of Cornwall. The crystal-clear waters offer a variety of recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, and rock pooling. The coastal path that winds along the cliffs provides breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area, making it a favorite spot for hikers and photographers.

Stretching inland from the coast, Menawethan Neck is home to the beautiful Menawethan Estuary. This expansive body of water is a haven for birdwatchers, as it attracts a wide variety of bird species throughout the year, including herons, egrets, and kingfishers. The estuary also provides a habitat for numerous marine species, making it a popular spot for fishing and boating.

Within Menawethan Neck, visitors will also find several picturesque creeks, such as the tranquil Restronguet Creek and the idyllic Devoran Creek. These serene waterways offer opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings and observe the rich wildlife that thrives in these habitats.

Overall, Menawethan Neck is a true gem of Cornwall, offering a diverse and captivating natural landscape that is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 49.947703/-6.2474869 or Grid Reference SV9513. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Isles of Scilly, Eastern Isles from Crow Sound The large island in the background is St Martin's.
Isles of Scilly, Eastern Isles from Crow Sound
The large island in the background is St Martin's.
Isles of Scilly. Little Ganinick One of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Part of the larger island of Great Ganinick (with more vegetation) can be seen behind (and slightly to the right of) Little Ganinick.
Isles of Scilly. Little Ganinick
One of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Part of the larger island of Great Ganinick (with more vegetation) can be seen behind (and slightly to the right of) Little Ganinick.
Isles of Scilly, Great Arthur Great, Middle and Little Arthur are three of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great Arthur, as its name suggests, is the largest of the three.
Isles of Scilly, Great Arthur
Great, Middle and Little Arthur are three of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great Arthur, as its name suggests, is the largest of the three.
Isles of Scilly, Rocky Ledge between Middle and Great Arthur Great, Middle and Little Arthur are three of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great Arthur, as its name suggests, is the largest of the three.
Isles of Scilly, Rocky Ledge between Middle and Great Arthur
Great, Middle and Little Arthur are three of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great Arthur, as its name suggests, is the largest of the three.
Isles of Scilly, Middle Arthur Great, Middle and Little Arthur are three of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great Arthur, as its name suggests, is the largest of the three.
Isles of Scilly, Middle Arthur
Great, Middle and Little Arthur are three of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great Arthur, as its name suggests, is the largest of the three.
Middle Arthur, Arthur Quay Great, Middle and Little Arthur are three of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great Arthur, as its name suggests, is the largest of the three. The three rocky islands are joined by two beaches forming a crescent around Arthur Porth.
Middle Arthur, Arthur Quay
Great, Middle and Little Arthur are three of the Eastern Isles, a group of twelve small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Great Arthur, as its name suggests, is the largest of the three. The three rocky islands are joined by two beaches forming a crescent around Arthur Porth.
Rocky Shore, Little Ganilly Little Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Bian, little salt water down) lies just to the north of Little Arthur.
Rocky Shore, Little Ganilly
Little Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Bian, little salt water down) lies just to the north of Little Arthur.
Great Ganilly, West Porth Great Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Meur) is the largest of the Eastern Isles and consists of two hills joined together by a low sandy neck.
Great Ganilly, West Porth
Great Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Meur) is the largest of the Eastern Isles and consists of two hills joined together by a low sandy neck.
Isles of Scilly, Nornour Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly to which it is joined by a boulder causeway at low tide. There is a small area of heath on the hill with heather and bell heather.
Isles of Scilly, Nornour
Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly to which it is joined by a boulder causeway at low tide. There is a small area of heath on the hill with heather and bell heather.
Rocky Ledge between Nornour and Great Ganilly Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It is connected to Great Ganilly by a boulder causeway during low tide. The pyramidal island in the background is Hanjague, which is approximately 1 kilometre away.
Rocky Ledge between Nornour and Great Ganilly
Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It is connected to Great Ganilly by a boulder causeway during low tide. The pyramidal island in the background is Hanjague, which is approximately 1 kilometre away.
The Eastern Isles, Nornour Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly and is connected to it by a boulder causeway that is visible only during low tide. There is a small area of heath on the hill with heather and bell heather.
The Eastern Isles, Nornour
Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly and is connected to it by a boulder causeway that is visible only during low tide. There is a small area of heath on the hill with heather and bell heather.
Isles of Scilly, Nornour Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly to which it is joined by a boulder causeway at low tide.
Isles of Scilly, Nornour
Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly to which it is joined by a boulder causeway at low tide.
Rocks on the North Coast of Nornour The Eastern Isles (Cornish: Enesow Goonhyli) are a group of twelve small uninhabited islands located to the south–east of St Martin's. The islands lie within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Isles" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Isles">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wikipedia).
Rocks on the North Coast of Nornour
The Eastern Isles (Cornish: Enesow Goonhyli) are a group of twelve small uninhabited islands located to the south–east of St Martin's. The islands lie within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna (LinkExternal link Wikipedia).
Isles of Scilly, Nornour The Eastern Isles (Cornish: Enesow Goonhyli) are a group of twelve small uninhabited islands located to the south–east of St Martin's. The islands lie within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Isles" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Isles">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wikipedia).
Isles of Scilly, Nornour
The Eastern Isles (Cornish: Enesow Goonhyli) are a group of twelve small uninhabited islands located to the south–east of St Martin's. The islands lie within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna (LinkExternal link Wikipedia).
Isles of Scilly Eastern Isles Looking through the gap between Nornour (on the right) and Great Ganilly.
Isles of Scilly Eastern Isles
Looking through the gap between Nornour (on the right) and Great Ganilly.
Seal Swimming in the Sea off Great Ganilly The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
Seal Swimming in the Sea off Great Ganilly
The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
Great Ganilly, Eastern Scilly Isles Great Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Meur) is the largest of the Eastern Isles and consists of two hills joined together by a low sandy neck.
Great Ganilly, Eastern Scilly Isles
Great Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Meur) is the largest of the Eastern Isles and consists of two hills joined together by a low sandy neck.
Grey Seals on the Beach at East Porth (Great Ganilly) The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
Grey Seals on the Beach at East Porth (Great Ganilly)
The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
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Menawethan Neck is located at Grid Ref: SV9513 (Lat: 49.947703, Lng: -6.2474869)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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