Little Funnel Hole

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Little Funnel Hole

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 Credit: L Nott

Little Funnel Hole is a small coastal feature located on the rugged coastline of Cornwall, England. This geological formation is characterized by its steep cliffs, rocky shoreline, and unique funnel-shaped hole carved into the rock face. The hole is believed to have been formed over thousands of years by the relentless force of the sea, which has eroded the soft sandstone rock to create this distinctive feature.

Situated on a headland overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Little Funnel Hole offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and is a popular destination for hikers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. The area is also home to a variety of seabirds, including gulls and cormorants, which can often be seen nesting on the cliffs or fishing in the waters below.

Visitors to Little Funnel Hole can explore the rugged terrain, take in the breathtaking scenery, and enjoy the tranquility of this remote coastal spot. The area is accessible by foot along the South West Coast Path, which winds its way along the cliffs and offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous hike, Little Funnel Hole is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Cornwall.

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Little Funnel Hole Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.035351/-5.6791281 or Grid Reference SW3621. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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 Link

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. Milestone Society National ID: CWPW_SLE01

L Nott

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.

Rod Allday

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'.

Rod Allday

Shoreline at Porthgwarra, reached through the cliff tunnel

Maurice D Budden

Towards Bosistow Cliffs

A group of walkers descends the track, a bridleway, from Higher Bosistow towards the coast at Carn Lês Boel.

Graham Horn

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.

Graham Horn

Higher Bosistow Cliffs

There is a stretch of heather moorland above the coastal path, which runs below the first horizon.

Graham Horn

Towards Carn LÃªs 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.

Graham Horn

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.

Graham Horn

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. This is a lovely section of the coast.

Graham Horn

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.

Graham Horn

Pausing for a breather

This is the view looking back towards the beach at Porth Chapel and the headland beyond, Pedn-men-an-mere SW3821, having descended then ascended from there along the coastal path. The undulating nature of the path is such that this view will quickly disappear, to be replaced by a new one ahead.

Graham Horn

First view of Porthgwarra

Along the undulating coastal path, this view opens up to the west, and the path descends through scrub and woodland to Portgwarra.

Graham Horn

Tunnel at Porthgwarra

One way onto the beach is through this tunnel. This is man-made, providing less steep access than via the slipway.

Graham Horn

Tunnel at Porthgwarra

One way up from the beach is through this tunnel. This is man-made, providing less steep access than via the slipway.

Graham Horn

Slipway at Porthgwarra

This is a steep slipway, but has a winch for boats. There is a less-steep access via a rock tunnel out of shot to the left.

Graham Horn

Watch the birdie

A typical sub-editors headline, which I am sure all birdwatchers hate. This group is perched on a rock ledge above Porthgwarra trying to see and photograph a group of choughs, that had apparently been earlier sighted in the area.

Graham Horn

Towards Porth Loe

When heading west past the Gwennap Head coastwatch station the view changes again as we look down upon Porth Loe and, beyond, Pellitras Point SW3622. The wind was strong, very strong.

Graham Horn

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Little Funnel Hole is located at Grid Ref: SW3621 (Lat: 50.035351, Lng: -5.6791281)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall