Tobaccoman's Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Tobaccoman's Point

Plum Island Tresco View Across New Grimsby Harbour to Plum island with the island of Bryher in the background and King Henry&#039;s Castle on the extreme right. — Plum Island Tresco Credit: Nigel Mykura

Tobaccoman's Point is a prominent coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. It is a headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, forming a distinct point along the coastline. The point is named after a local legend, which tells the story of a tobacco merchant who used the point as a landmark during his trading ventures.

Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Tobaccoman's Point offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The rugged cliffs that line the headland provide a dramatic backdrop, with their sheer vertical drops and weathered rock formations. The point itself is characterized by a narrow strip of land that extends into the sea, creating a sense of isolation and tranquility.

The diverse marine ecosystem surrounding Tobaccoman's Point makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife observers. The crystal-clear waters teem with a variety of fish species, attracting both recreational and professional fishermen. Seabirds can also be spotted in abundance, including gulls, cormorants, and puffins, which nest in the cliffs during breeding season.

Visitors to Tobaccoman's Point can explore the numerous walking trails that wind their way along the headland, offering stunning vistas at every turn. The point is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as rock climbing, birdwatching, and picnicking. Its proximity to nearby beaches makes it an ideal starting point for coastal walks and beachcombing adventures.

Overall, Tobaccoman's Point is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty and rich biodiversity of Cornwall's coastline. Its rugged cliffs, breathtaking views, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Tobaccoman's Point Images

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Plum Island Tresco

View Across New Grimsby Harbour to Plum island with the island of Bryher in the background and King Henry's Castle on the extreme right.

Nigel Mykura

Bar Point at a low spring tide

Looking across Crow Sound to the western end of St Martin’s, Tean, and St Helen’s.

David Lally

Looking east from Bar Point

At a low spring tide.

David Lally

McFarlandâs Down

A lane of nondescript bungalows.

David Lally

Two gates

On Mcfarlands Down.

David Lally

Entrance to the Innisidgen chambered cairn

Scheduled Monument including both burial cairn and other features: Two entrance graves, a prehistoric field system, and Civil War fieldworks and blockhouse on Innisidgen Hill and Helvear Down, St Mary's List Entry Number:1013271 Link

David Lally

Rope swing near Innisidgen

Hanging from a very high branch of a Monterey Pine.

David Lally

Tobaccomanâs Point and Green Island

With Tresco Abbey behind. Taken on the way back from St Martin’s.

David Lally

Red Squirrel at Tresco Abbey Gardens

This squirrel seems delighted to have "liberated" a nut from one of the feeding stations near the entrance to Tresco Abbey Gardens. The red squirrel or Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is an arboreal, omnivorous rodent. The decline in red squirrel numbers in Britain is often ascribed to the introduction of the eastern grey squirrel from North America in the late nineteenth century, but the loss and fragmentation of its native woodland habitat have also played a role. A mixture of twenty male and female red squirrels was released into Tresco’s woodland in September 2013. Thanks to Tresco’s relative isolation, there are no grey squirrels on the island; ten years on, without competition from the greys, the population of red squirrels on Tresco is booming.

David Dixon

Sciurus vulgaris. Tresco Abbey Garden

A squirrel pauses whilst scampering up a tree, looking like he has been startled to see the group of visitors pointing their cameras at him. Close to one of the feeding stations near the entrance to Tresco Abbey Gardens. The Sciurus vulgaris, commonly known as the red squirrel or Eurasian red squirrel, is a tree-dwelling rodent with an omnivorous diet. The decrease in the red squirrel population in Britain is frequently attributed to the arrival of the eastern grey squirrel from North America during the late 1800s. However, the destruction and division of its natural forest habitat have also contributed to this decline. In September 2013, a group of twenty male and female red squirrels were introduced to the woodland area of Tresco. Since the island is relatively isolated, there are no grey squirrels present, which has allowed the red squirrel population to thrive without competition. Ten years later, the red squirrel population on Tresco is flourishing.

David Dixon

Halangy Down Transmitter Mast

The Halangy Down transmitter on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly is a 500-watt FM radio and television transmitter with a 250-foot-high steel lattice tower, surmounted by a main TV antenna. It was built by the BBC in 1969.

David Dixon

Crow Rock and Beacon

Crow Rock is an islet in the Isles of Scilly, situated near to Halangy Point on St Mary's. At high tide. only the central tip of the rock is visible above the water, hence the need for the beacon.

David Dixon

Isles of Scilly, Crow Rock and Halangy Down Transmitter Mast

Crow Rock is an islet in the Isles of Scilly, situated near Halangy Point on St Mary's. At high tide. only the central tip of the rock is visible above the water, hence the need for the beacon. The Halangy Down transmitter on St Mary's is a 500-watt FM radio and television transmitter with a 250 feet high steel lattice tower, surmounted by a main TV antenna. It was built by the BBC in 1969.

David Dixon