North Cuckoo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

North Cuckoo

A misty day on Bryher Not such a good day, weather wise as the mist was down over the island most of the day. This dull view is looking towards Hell Bay Hotel.
A misty day on Bryher Credit: Malcolm Neal

North Cuckoo is a prominent coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. It is a headland, also referred to as a point, that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views and a unique experience for visitors.

Situated in the southwestern part of Cornwall, North Cuckoo is known for its rugged cliffs and picturesque scenery. The headland is comprised of a variety of rock formations, including granite, slate, and sandstone, which have been shaped by the powerful forces of the ocean over thousands of years.

The area is surrounded by pristine beaches, such as Cuckoo Sands and Porth Cuckoo, which attract both locals and tourists alike. These beaches provide opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and exploring the diverse marine life found in the rock pools during low tide.

Visitors to North Cuckoo can enjoy coastal walks along the cliff tops, providing panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding countryside. The headland is also home to a range of wildlife, including seabirds such as puffins, gannets, and razorbills, which nest in the cliffs.

North Cuckoo is easily accessible by car, with a nearby parking area providing convenient access to the headland. There are also several footpaths that lead to the point, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot.

Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or simply to enjoy the stunning scenery, North Cuckoo is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil coastal experience in Cornwall.

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North Cuckoo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.95712/-6.378279 or Grid Reference SV8615. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A misty day on Bryher Not such a good day, weather wise as the mist was down over the island most of the day. This dull view is looking towards Hell Bay Hotel.
A misty day on Bryher
Not such a good day, weather wise as the mist was down over the island most of the day. This dull view is looking towards Hell Bay Hotel.
Hell Bay, Bryher, Scilly Seen from Shipman Head Down.
Hell Bay, Bryher, Scilly
Seen from Shipman Head Down.
The Town, Bryher seen from the church porch, Scilly Behind is Watch Hill.
The Town, Bryher seen from the church porch, Scilly
Behind is Watch Hill.
The Town, Bryher, from Watch Hill Someone has a bouncy castle. Above it is All Saints' Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1141234?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1141234?section=official-list-entry">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> . On the left is the landing stage at Church Quay. Beyond Green Bay is Samson Hill, with Samson itself jutting out beyond.
The Town, Bryher, from Watch Hill
Someone has a bouncy castle. Above it is All Saints' Church LinkExternal link . On the left is the landing stage at Church Quay. Beyond Green Bay is Samson Hill, with Samson itself jutting out beyond.
Bryher from Watch Hill Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7763670">SV8815 : The Town, Bryher, from Watch Hill</a> across part of The Town towards Bryher's west coast. On the left is Timmy's Hill.
Bryher from Watch Hill
Looking right from SV8815 : The Town, Bryher, from Watch Hill across part of The Town towards Bryher's west coast. On the left is Timmy's Hill.
Towards Shipman Head The northern end of Bryher, seen across Great Bottom. Much of the peninsula is a Scheduled Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016174?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016174?section=official-list-entry">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> .
Towards Shipman Head
The northern end of Bryher, seen across Great Bottom. Much of the peninsula is a Scheduled Monument LinkExternal link .
Shipman Head The west side of the island, separated from the main island by a narrow chasm called The Gulf. On the left is Little Mussel Rock. In the left distance is a glimpse of North Cuckoo.
Shipman Head
The west side of the island, separated from the main island by a narrow chasm called The Gulf. On the left is Little Mussel Rock. In the left distance is a glimpse of North Cuckoo.
Shipman Head The eastern side of the island, seen from across The Gulf on Badplace Hill.
Shipman Head
The eastern side of the island, seen from across The Gulf on Badplace Hill.
Cliff, Badplace Hill, Bryher On the east side of the headland shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7763876">SV8716 : Towards Shipman Head</a>. Across the water is Kettle Point, with the islands of Men-a-Vaur and Round Island beyond. The latter has a lighthouse.
Cliff, Badplace Hill, Bryher
On the east side of the headland shown in SV8716 : Towards Shipman Head. Across the water is Kettle Point, with the islands of Men-a-Vaur and Round Island beyond. The latter has a lighthouse.
Cliffs at Smith's Hole, Bryher The rocky headland jutting out most is named "The Horse"  Across New Grimsby Harbour on Tresco is Cromwell's Castle, a grade II* listed gun tower <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1141198?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1141198?section=official-list-entry">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> .
Cliffs at Smith's Hole, Bryher
The rocky headland jutting out most is named "The Horse" Across New Grimsby Harbour on Tresco is Cromwell's Castle, a grade II* listed gun tower LinkExternal link .
Shipman Head Well Drang The western coastline of Bryher on Hell Bay below Shipman Head Down. I think the "drang" is the deep cleft on the left. In Orkney and other parts of Britain, this might be called a Geo. The rock partly obscured by high rock piles at the foot of the coastal slope is Great High Rock. The island beyond is Gweal.
Shipman Head Well Drang
The western coastline of Bryher on Hell Bay below Shipman Head Down. I think the "drang" is the deep cleft on the left. In Orkney and other parts of Britain, this might be called a Geo. The rock partly obscured by high rock piles at the foot of the coastal slope is Great High Rock. The island beyond is Gweal.
Great High Rock Rising to 19 metres, so perhaps named a little misleadingly. In the distance, across Hell Bay, is Shipman Head.
Great High Rock
Rising to 19 metres, so perhaps named a little misleadingly. In the distance, across Hell Bay, is Shipman Head.
Popplestone Brow, Bryher Popplestone Brow is the low-lying granite shelf, presumably a wave-cut platform, seen across Popplestone Neck. "It 
reportedly lost 3.5 m in height during the storms of 1989/90 and a further 0.5 m 
in the storms of Easter 1994 ... The 1989 storm eroded 1,000 tonnes of rock from Popplestone Brow" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.scilly.gov.uk/sites/default/files/document/planning/11%20ARUP%20IoS%20Flood%20Defences%20-%20Water%20Interests%20Report%20Defra.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.scilly.gov.uk/sites/default/files/document/planning/11%20ARUP%20IoS%20Flood%20Defences%20-%20Water%20Interests%20Report%20Defra.pdf">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>. 

Great High Rock is the substantial rock beyond, left of centre. Beyond is Shipman Head.
Popplestone Brow, Bryher
Popplestone Brow is the low-lying granite shelf, presumably a wave-cut platform, seen across Popplestone Neck. "It reportedly lost 3.5 m in height during the storms of 1989/90 and a further 0.5 m in the storms of Easter 1994 ... The 1989 storm eroded 1,000 tonnes of rock from Popplestone Brow" LinkExternal link. Great High Rock is the substantial rock beyond, left of centre. Beyond is Shipman Head.
Great Pool, Bryher Seen from Gweal Hill. Beyond the pool is Hell Bay Hotel. On the extreme left is the beach at Great Popplestones, at the head of Popplestone Neck. The two beaches on the right are Stinking Porth and Great Porth. In the distance are a beach at Appltetree Bay, Tresco and, way beyond, St Mary's.
Great Pool, Bryher
Seen from Gweal Hill. Beyond the pool is Hell Bay Hotel. On the extreme left is the beach at Great Popplestones, at the head of Popplestone Neck. The two beaches on the right are Stinking Porth and Great Porth. In the distance are a beach at Appltetree Bay, Tresco and, way beyond, St Mary's.
Little Crow and Crow Islands, Bryher From Gweal Hill. Oliver Dixon's photo at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2376222">SV8714 : Headland at Gweal Hill</a> captures these rocks from the low clifftop. Little Crow Island is left of centre; Crow Island is further left. Castle Bryher is prominent above it.
Little Crow and Crow Islands, Bryher
From Gweal Hill. Oliver Dixon's photo at SV8714 : Headland at Gweal Hill captures these rocks from the low clifftop. Little Crow Island is left of centre; Crow Island is further left. Castle Bryher is prominent above it.
Heathy Hill, Bryher A view from Gweak Hill. The peninsula across the centre of the image encloses a bay including Stinking Porth and Great Porth, and contains one of many prehistoric field systems on the Isles of Scilly <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015005?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015005?section=official-list-entry">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> . Nearer at hand, Merrick Island is on the right, and Point of Bars is on the left.
Heathy Hill, Bryher
A view from Gweak Hill. The peninsula across the centre of the image encloses a bay including Stinking Porth and Great Porth, and contains one of many prehistoric field systems on the Isles of Scilly LinkExternal link . Nearer at hand, Merrick Island is on the right, and Point of Bars is on the left.
School House and Carn Leigh, Great Porth, Bryher Attached houses seen across Great Porth and its beach, with Gweal Hill rising behind. The small rocky island of Gweal juts out behind the hill. Also jutting out, to the left of the houses, is the Point of Bars, enclosing the bay on the north.
School House and Carn Leigh, Great Porth, Bryher
Attached houses seen across Great Porth and its beach, with Gweal Hill rising behind. The small rocky island of Gweal juts out behind the hill. Also jutting out, to the left of the houses, is the Point of Bars, enclosing the bay on the north.
Great Porth, Bryher A view from Heathy Hill across the mouth of the bay seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7765522">SV8714 : School House and Carn Leigh, Great Porth, Bryher</a>, with the School House in the centre beyond the Point of Bars, and Great Pool just visible beyond. Right of centre is the Hell Bay Hotel, with a group of houses behind the beach. On the left is a glimpse of Shipman Head at the north end of the island.
Great Porth, Bryher
A view from Heathy Hill across the mouth of the bay seen in SV8714 : School House and Carn Leigh, Great Porth, Bryher, with the School House in the centre beyond the Point of Bars, and Great Pool just visible beyond. Right of centre is the Hell Bay Hotel, with a group of houses behind the beach. On the left is a glimpse of Shipman Head at the north end of the island.
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North Cuckoo is located at Grid Ref: SV8615 (Lat: 49.95712, Lng: -6.378279)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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