Trenear's Rock

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Trenear's Rock

Bar Point at a low spring tide Looking across Crow Sound to the western end of St Martin’s, Tean, and St Helen’s. — Bar Point at a low spring tide Credit: David Lally

Trenear's Rock is a prominent coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. It is situated on the southwestern tip of the county, near the town of Helston. This stunning headland juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline.

The rock itself is composed of rugged granite, characteristic of the geological makeup of the area. It is known for its distinctive shape, resembling a large outcrop rising from the sea. Trenear's Rock is approximately 30 meters in height and extends several meters into the ocean, forming a point that marks the end of the headland.

The area surrounding the rock is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers due to its picturesque beauty. The cliffs offer dramatic vistas, with crashing waves and impressive rock formations. The diverse marine life in the area makes it a great spot for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Trenear's Rock is also of historical significance. It is said to have played a role in the defense of the coastline during times of conflict, with remnants of fortifications still visible today. The rock's strategic location affords commanding views of the sea, making it an ideal vantage point.

In addition to its natural and historical appeal, Trenear's Rock is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The headland supports a rich ecosystem, with coastal plants such as heather, sea thrift, and gorse dotting the landscape. The surrounding waters are home to seals, dolphins, and various seabird species.

Overall, Trenear's Rock is an iconic coastal feature that combines stunning natural beauty, historical significance, and diverse wildlife. It remains a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Cornwall coastline.

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Trenear's Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.930859/-6.2814243 or Grid Reference SV9212. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Gate with faded sign

Possibly an old PRIVATE sign? According to the OS the track ahead is a right of way..

David Lally

Rocks near Pellew's Redoubt

A reprograph of my own first for the square Link if only because there’s nothing much else in it! Should get me a T point too!

David Lally

St Mary's Harbour Pilot Boat in Crow Sound

David Dixon

Crow Sound, Toll's Island

A small fishing boat navigates Crow Sound on the eastern side of St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly. Toll's Island is one of the tidal islands off the Isles of Scilly. It is located 100 metres east of the coast of St Mary's at Pelistry. Toll’s Island is linked to St Mary's by a sandy isthmus which is covered at high tide.

David Dixon

Isles of Scilly, Eastern Isles from Crow Sound

The large island in the background is St Martin's.

David Dixon

Hats South Cardinal Marker, Crow Sound

A cardinal mark is a sea mark (a buoy or other floating or fixed structure) used in maritime pilotage to indicate the position of a hazard and the direction of safe water. The direction of its two conical top marks indicates the safest side to pass. In this case, both cones are pointing down which indicates that shipping should pass on the south side of the buoy (to avoid the Hats shallows and an uncovering boiler structure from a wreck in the sound. Link

(Cardinal Mark, Wikipedia).

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

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.

David Dixon

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.

David Dixon