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Tol Plous

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Tol Plous

Lower Bosistow Cliff path approaching Nanjizal Beach
Lower Bosistow Cliff path approaching Nanjizal Beach Credit: Tom Page

Tol Plous is a prominent headland located on the coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated between the towns of St Ives and Zennor, overlooking the Celtic Sea. The headland is characterized by rugged cliffs and rocky shores, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline.

Tol Plous is known for its dramatic landscape, with steep cliffs that rise high above the sea. The headland is a popular spot for hiking and exploring, with a network of trails that wind their way along the cliffs and down to the shoreline below.

The area around Tol Plous is rich in wildlife, with seabirds nesting on the cliffs and seals often spotted basking on the rocks below. The headland is also home to a variety of plant species, including wildflowers and grasses that thrive in the salty sea air.

Visitors to Tol Plous can enjoy breathtaking views of the sea, as well as the opportunity to see a diverse range of flora and fauna. The headland is a picturesque and peaceful spot, perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Tol Plous Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.041078/-5.6863418 or Grid Reference SW3622. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lower Bosistow Cliff path approaching Nanjizal Beach
Lower Bosistow Cliff path approaching Nanjizal Beach
Old Wayside Cross towards Ardensawah in St Levan parish Ardensawah or Ardensaweth Cross, the old head and neck of a wayside cross. Set beside a stone stile on a footpath northwest of St Levan church in St Levan parish. Grade II Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1146492" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1146492">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>. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocifant/412959521" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocifant/412959521">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>. Milestone Society National ID: CWPW_SLE01
Old Wayside Cross towards Ardensawah in St Levan parish
Ardensawah or Ardensaweth Cross, the old head and neck of a wayside cross. Set beside a stone stile on a footpath northwest of St Levan church in St Levan parish. Grade II Listed LinkExternal link. See also LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: CWPW_SLE01
The view from the porch at St Levan Church Looking out into the churchyard. The St Levan Stone <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1331315">SW3822 : The St Levan Stone</a> is just out of sight to the left of the path.
The view from the porch at St Levan Church
Looking out into the churchyard. The St Levan Stone SW3822 : The St Levan Stone is just out of sight to the left of the path.
The altar in St Levan Church Seen on the occasion of the church's 2011 flower festival - the theme was 'Songs from the Shows' and the beautiful display on the altar takes as its theme 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.
The altar in St Levan Church
Seen on the occasion of the church's 2011 flower festival - the theme was 'Songs from the Shows' and the beautiful display on the altar takes as its theme 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.
Shoreline at Porthgwarra, reached through the cliff tunnel
Shoreline at Porthgwarra, reached through the cliff tunnel
Footpath west of Polgigga A group of walkers enjoys the straight, level and tarmaced sufrace of this footpath west of Polgigga, that leads towards Bosistow then Mill Bay.
Footpath west of Polgigga
A group of walkers enjoys the straight, level and tarmaced sufrace of this footpath west of Polgigga, that leads towards Bosistow then Mill Bay.
Lower Bosistow A lovely Georgian farmhouse on the way to Mill Bay.
Lower Bosistow
A lovely Georgian farmhouse on the way to Mill Bay.
Towards Bosistow Cliffs A group of walkers descends the track, a bridleway, from Higher Bosistow towards the coast at Carn Lês Boel.
Towards Bosistow Cliffs
A group of walkers descends the track, a bridleway, from Higher Bosistow towards the coast at Carn Lês Boel.
Heather on Higher Bosistow Cliffs There are two well-defined tracks across the heather, the coastal path and an inland route towards Higher Bosistow. This is the area of heather moorland in between.
Heather on Higher Bosistow Cliffs
There are two well-defined tracks across the heather, the coastal path and an inland route towards Higher Bosistow. This is the area of heather moorland in between.
Higher Bosistow Cliffs There is a stretch of heather moorland above the coastal path, which runs below the first horizon.
Higher Bosistow Cliffs
There is a stretch of heather moorland above the coastal path, which runs below the first horizon.
Towards Carn Lês Boel This is an ancient promontory name, at a location where there used to be a fort, probably Iron Age. The coastal path runs just in front of us, having come down the bridleway from Higher Bosistow.
Towards Carn Lês Boel
This is an ancient promontory name, at a location where there used to be a fort, probably Iron Age. The coastal path runs just in front of us, having come down the bridleway from Higher Bosistow.
Mill Bay or Nanjizal This view from High Bosistow Cliff shows most of Mill Bay and the north-western part of the square, with the coastal path continuing over Trevilley Cliff beyond towards Lands End. The buildings at Lands End <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SW3424">SW3424</a> can be seen on the horizon. The alternative name for Mill Bay, Nanjizal, is also given to the nearby house. I cannot find the origin of the name though.
Mill Bay or Nanjizal
This view from High Bosistow Cliff shows most of Mill Bay and the north-western part of the square, with the coastal path continuing over Trevilley Cliff beyond towards Lands End. The buildings at Lands End SW3424 can be seen on the horizon. The alternative name for Mill Bay, Nanjizal, is also given to the nearby house. I cannot find the origin of the name though.
Nanjizal Holiday cottage with a view. This is Nanjizal, a remote house with a stunning position above Mill Bay.
Nanjizal
Holiday cottage with a view. This is Nanjizal, a remote house with a stunning position above Mill Bay.
The Song of the Sea That is the name of this cove, adjacent to Mill Bay or Nanjizal beach, where the sea has cut through the rock to form a narrow passage. Someone who has been there writes on Wikipedia "Inside the cove are large rockpools with many types of sea anemones and seaweeds, although the rocks are very slippery and the cove dark and damp. Several of the rocks appear to be covered with a purple substance."
The Song of the Sea
That is the name of this cove, adjacent to Mill Bay or Nanjizal beach, where the sea has cut through the rock to form a narrow passage. Someone who has been there writes on Wikipedia "Inside the cove are large rockpools with many types of sea anemones and seaweeds, although the rocks are very slippery and the cove dark and damp. Several of the rocks appear to be covered with a purple substance."
Mill Bay or Nanjizal A wonderfully secluded beach. When the weather is fine this is a great place to be, and to stay being. But it faces due west, so when those Atlantic storms roll in it is probably not so pleasant.
Mill Bay or Nanjizal
A wonderfully secluded beach. When the weather is fine this is a great place to be, and to stay being. But it faces due west, so when those Atlantic storms roll in it is probably not so pleasant.
Footpath towards Mill Bay The group I was leading was mainly German, and they were surprised that we could walk straight across this field. So I explained our footpath system and that this route had been kept clear by the farmer. The field probably had a crop recently planted, but nothing was visible above ground.
Footpath towards Mill Bay
The group I was leading was mainly German, and they were surprised that we could walk straight across this field. So I explained our footpath system and that this route had been kept clear by the farmer. The field probably had a crop recently planted, but nothing was visible above ground.
Porth Chapel This beach is easily reached from St Levan, so I was surprised it was not busier. There was footprint evidence that it had been used earlier in the day though.
Porth Chapel
This beach is easily reached from St Levan, so I was surprised it was not busier. There was footprint evidence that it had been used earlier in the day though.
Towards St Levan From the coastal path, looking up a small valley that is followed by the path towards the village. There are bits of four squares visible here, the house being in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SW3822">SW3822</a>.
Towards St Levan
From the coastal path, looking up a small valley that is followed by the path towards the village. There are bits of four squares visible here, the house being in SW3822.
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Tol Plous is located at Grid Ref: SW3622 (Lat: 50.041078, Lng: -5.6863418)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///cubic.flopping.dynamic. Near Sennen, Cornwall

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