Carn Ding Dong

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Carn Ding Dong

Carn Gloose Trig Point Flush Bracket S8141 Credit: thejackrustles

Carn Ding Dong is a prominent coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. Situated on the southwestern tip of the county, it is a headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. The name "Carn Ding Dong" is derived from Cornish language, with "carn" meaning a rocky outcrop or hill, and "ding dong" referring to the sound of waves crashing against the rocks.

This picturesque headland offers breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Its rocky cliffs rise dramatically from the sea, providing a natural barrier against the crashing waves. The headland is formed by layers of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which have been eroded over time by the relentless force of the ocean.

Carn Ding Dong is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It offers ample opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The headland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various seabirds, coastal plants, and marine life. Visitors can often spot nesting colonies of gulls and cormorants, as well as seals basking on the rocks below.

The headland is also significant from a geological standpoint, as it showcases the unique rock formations and geological processes that have shaped Cornwall's coastline over millions of years. It is not only a natural landmark but also a site of scientific interest.

Overall, Carn Ding Dong is a captivating coastal feature that offers a blend of natural beauty, geological significance, and recreational opportunities.

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Carn Ding Dong Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.106739/-5.6975976 or Grid Reference SW3529. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carn Gloose Trig Point Flush Bracket S8141

thejackrustles

Ballowall Barrow

This Bronze Age barrow was excavated (and radically altered) in 1878 by Cornish antiquarian William Borlase. The internal walls were rebuilt by him which has unfortunately affected the way it is perceived. It is however an evocative site in a stunning location. See Link

Rob Farrow

The stream from Cot Valley discharging onto the beach at Porth Nanven

Rod Allday

Eroded rocks on the beach at Porth Nanven

Worn away by the stream in the Cot Valley, which discharges onto the beach here.

Rod Allday

Emergency call point at Porth Nanven

Rod Allday

Chimney of former mine at Ballowall

Situated a few dozen metres southeast of SW3531 : Ballowall Barrow this chimney is all that is left of a former mine. It is one of many mining remnants in the area, which collectively form the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage site - see UNESCO: Link

English Heritage: Link

Rob Farrow

Climate history revealed!

Bottom: current beach - rounded rocks Middle: raised beach (rounded pebbles but above current sea level) from warm period 120000 years ago (Mediterranean Climate in south Britain) Top: head deposits (angular - broken by ice action) from 100000-20000 years ago when area was tundra and ice covered much of Britain.

Hugh Venables

Tom Thumb rock St. Just-in-Penwith

Carl Weaver

Beach and cliffs at Nanven

Looking inland towards the cliff at low tide, with the rocky beach exposed. The dark vertical gashes in the cliff are the remains of mine workings which followed the seams of minerals. The cliff around the lower entrance is supported by a wall. Look closely and you can just make out a figure making their way across the rocks - they had been snorkelling and were returning to their kit.

Jim Champion

Rocky beach at Nanven

Looking out to sea at low tide from the rocky beach at Nanven, with boulders that have been weathered into smooth shapes by the action of the sea. On the horizon: The Brisons.

Jim Champion

Geologically interesting beach at Porth Nanven

At the end of the Cot Valley is this National Trust owned beach, shown here in the traditional Cornish drizzle at low tide. The geology of the brown cliff on the left is explained in more detail in this geograph: SW3530 : Climate history revealed!! A cagouled human figure is supplied in the foreground for scale (crouched down looking into a rockpool). According to the National Trust interpretation board (at the head of the slipway, to the right of the brown cliff) it is an offence to remove stones from this beach.

Jim Champion

Ruined mine workings in the Cot Valley

The stream in this photo runs along the Cot Valley and joins the sea below at Porth Nanven. On the left (and behind the photographer) are the remains of mine workings that accompanied the various shafts in the surrounding cliffs and hills. The rocky islands out to sea are The Brisons, with a profile perhaps unkindly likened to General de Gaulle lying on his back.

Jim Champion

Ballowall Barrow

A magnificent example of a chambered cairn, otherwise known as Carn Gluze. Link

Oliver Dixon

Trig Point near Carn Gloose

Heathland vegetation covers the flat hilltop to the south of Cape Cornwall.

Tony Atkin

Chimney on Carn Gloose

There has been extensive mine workings in the past on this download and many mineshafts have been left behind but this chimney is the only building left standing.

Tony Atkin

Disused Mine Shaft on Carn Gloose

Overlooking Porth Naven.

Tony Atkin

Row of Disused Mine Shafts

On the top of the valley slope at Porth Nanven.

Tony Atkin

The Coast Path in the Cot Valley

The path descends from Carn Gloose then takes the valley road down towards Porth Nanven.

Tony Atkin

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Carn Ding Dong is located at Grid Ref: SW3529 (Lat: 50.106739, Lng: -5.6975976)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///trend.maddening.sounding. Near St Just, Cornwall

Nearby Locations

Maen Dower Carn Polpry Carn Creis Carn Clougy Carn Ding Dong Polpry Cove

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