Tinkler's Rock

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Tinkler's Rock

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

Tinkler's Rock is a prominent coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. Situated along the rugged coastline, it is a headland that extends into the Atlantic Ocean, forming a distinct point. The rock is named after its shape, resembling a tinkler or a small bell, which has become a notable landmark in the area.

The headland is composed of sturdy granite, known for its durability and resistance to erosion, resulting in a prominent and enduring formation. Tinkler's Rock rises approximately 50 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastal landscape.

The area surrounding Tinkler's Rock is rich in biodiversity, with various species of marine life thriving in the nearby waters. The headland provides a habitat for numerous seabirds, including gulls, fulmars, and cormorants, which can often be seen nesting and fishing in the vicinity.

Visitors to Tinkler's Rock can access the site via a well-maintained footpath that winds along the coastline. The path offers stunning vistas of the dramatic cliffs and crashing waves, adding to the allure of the area. The rock itself is not accessible to the public due to safety concerns, as it is exposed to powerful waves and currents.

Tinkler's Rock is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who are attracted by its rugged beauty and panoramic views. It is an iconic feature of the Cornwall coastline, embodying the region's natural splendor and providing a glimpse into the area's geological history.

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Tinkler's Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.969271/-6.3013692 or Grid Reference SV9116. 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).
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).
Great Bay panorama On of the most beautiful spots on the islands.
Great Bay panorama
On of the most beautiful spots on the islands.
The north end of St Helen's From a boat trip around the north of the Isles of Scilly
The north end of St Helen's
From a boat trip around the north of the Isles of Scilly
Tide Rock on Long Ledge Just off Old Grimsby Harbour
Tide Rock on Long Ledge
Just off Old Grimsby Harbour
The Pest House, St Helen's An 18th century quarantine station for plague victims from passing ships who were isolated on this small island to await their fate. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Helen%27s,_Isles_of_Scilly" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Helen%27s,_Isles_of_Scilly">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>
The Pest House, St Helen's
An 18th century quarantine station for plague victims from passing ships who were isolated on this small island to await their fate. LinkExternal link
St Helen's Pest House The small quarantine shelter where sailors infected with the plague were marooned. A small graveyard is nearby which kind of tells its own story.
St Helen's Pest House
The small quarantine shelter where sailors infected with the plague were marooned. A small graveyard is nearby which kind of tells its own story.
Tide Rock Between Tresco and St Martin's.
Tide Rock
Between Tresco and St Martin's.
Peashopper and Foreman Island Between Tresco and St Martin's.
Peashopper and Foreman Island
Between Tresco and St Martin's.
The remains of the Pest House on St Helen's St Helens was the site of a quarantine house for plague built in 1764. Today, this is the only building now visible on the island from the sea, although there are also the remains of the priory and hermitage.
The remains of the Pest House on St Helen's
St Helens was the site of a quarantine house for plague built in 1764. Today, this is the only building now visible on the island from the sea, although there are also the remains of the priory and hermitage.
St Helen's from the North St Helen's is a low-lying island unlike some of the rocky islands further west and east. It is the home of several seabirds, but not in the numbers on the rockier islands
St Helen's from the North
St Helen's is a low-lying island unlike some of the rocky islands further west and east. It is the home of several seabirds, but not in the numbers on the rockier islands
Across Old Grimsby Sound towards St. Helen's From the Old Blockhouse on Tresco.  Old Grimsby Sound in the foreground, then the uninhabited small islands of Norwethel to left and Northward to right, then St. Helen's Pool, with the island of St Helen's in the background.  the top of Round Island lighthouse is just visible peeking over the top of St. Helen's.  This view was taken at low water; at high water most of these rocks would be pretty well covered.  The lighter patches of water are where the water is very shallow and there is a sandy bottom.
Across Old Grimsby Sound towards St. Helen's
From the Old Blockhouse on Tresco. Old Grimsby Sound in the foreground, then the uninhabited small islands of Norwethel to left and Northward to right, then St. Helen's Pool, with the island of St Helen's in the background. the top of Round Island lighthouse is just visible peeking over the top of St. Helen's. This view was taken at low water; at high water most of these rocks would be pretty well covered. The lighter patches of water are where the water is very shallow and there is a sandy bottom.
St Martins The beautiful St Martin's Bay
St Martins
The beautiful St Martin's Bay
Lower Town, St. Martin's Looking SW, Tresco in distance
Lower Town, St. Martin's
Looking SW, Tresco in distance
Middle Town - St Martin's, Scilly The westerly view from Middle Town. Tresco on the horizon.
Middle Town - St Martin's, Scilly
The westerly view from Middle Town. Tresco on the horizon.
St Martin's - Scillies The high street of Middle Town, St Martin's.
St Martin's - Scillies
The high street of Middle Town, St Martin's.
Sunset on St Martins looking westward
Sunset on St Martins looking westward
Looking out from gardens of Seven Stones pub View looking south from the pub
Looking out from gardens of Seven Stones pub
View looking south from the pub
St Martin's coastal path, looking towards Great Bay
St Martin's coastal path, looking towards Great Bay
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Tinkler's Rock is located at Grid Ref: SV9116 (Lat: 49.969271, Lng: -6.3013692)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 49.969271,-6.3013692
Tinkler's Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 49.9677439/-6.3002919
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 49.9661686/-6.3042959
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 49.9657891/-6.3045393
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 49.9654151/-6.3048506
Lower Town
Name Kw: Trewoles
Place: village
Wikidata: Q6693875
Lat/Long: 49.9658215/-6.3019184
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 49.9657121/-6.3040211
Pub
Seven Stones
Addr Country: GB
Addr Hamlet: St Mary's
Addr Housename: Seven Stones Inn
Addr Postcode: TR25 0QW
Addr State: Isles Of Scilly
Addr Suburb: Lower Town
Email: sevenstonesinn@gmail.com
Fhrs Id: 780844
Phone: +44 1720 423777
Website: https://www.visitislesofscilly.com/food-drink/places-eat-drink/st-martins/seven-stones-inn
Lat/Long: 49.9663992/-6.3010705
Ferry Terminal
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 49.9660741/-6.3051119
Teän Sound
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 49.9677949/-6.3060304
Bar
Lat/Long: 49.9659705/-6.3034894
Vending Machine
Karma St Martin's
Addr Country: GB
Addr Hamlet: St Mary's
Addr Housename: Seven Stones Inn
Addr Postcode: TR25 0QW
Addr State: Isles Of Scilly
Addr Suburb: Lower Town
Fhrs Id: 776323
Vending: electronics
Lat/Long: 49.9662017/-6.3034921
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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