Pedn Billy

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Pedn Billy

NT Glendurgan Gardens car park On this damp Friday in September 2021.
NT Glendurgan Gardens car park Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Pedn Billy is a stunning coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. It is known for its picturesque headland and point, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline. Situated in the southwestern part of the country, Pedn Billy is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The headland is characterized by rugged cliffs that jut out into the Atlantic Ocean, providing a dramatic backdrop to the area. These cliffs are made up of sedimentary rocks, which have been shaped by the relentless power of the waves over thousands of years. Pedn Billy is also home to a variety of marine life, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.

The point at Pedn Billy offers panoramic vistas of the ocean, with its elevated position providing unobstructed views of the horizon. Visitors can watch as the waves crash against the rocks below, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The point is also a popular spot for hiking and walking, with well-maintained paths leading visitors through the rugged terrain.

Pedn Billy is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby and a footpath leading directly to the headland. It is a fantastic place to explore the natural beauty of Cornwall's coastline, with its striking cliffs and stunning views. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, wildlife spotting, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the ocean, Pedn Billy is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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Pedn Billy Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.100273/-5.1403238 or Grid Reference SW7526. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

NT Glendurgan Gardens car park On this damp Friday in September 2021.
NT Glendurgan Gardens car park
On this damp Friday in September 2021.
Trebah - Looking upstream in the gardens Trebah gardens have a host of exotic plants as well as more common ones such as hydrangeas. This view is looking up the valley from one of the footbridges over the stream.
The gardens are open to the public - their own website here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.trebahgarden.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.trebahgarden.co.uk">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>
Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345">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>
Trebah - Looking upstream in the gardens
Trebah gardens have a host of exotic plants as well as more common ones such as hydrangeas. This view is looking up the valley from one of the footbridges over the stream. The gardens are open to the public - their own website here: LinkExternal link Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden LinkExternal link
Trebah - Mallard Pond with hydrangeas A Chinese-style bridge crosses the stream which flows in to the pool known as Mallard Pond seen ahead. Blue hydrangeas cover its eastern bank.
Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345">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>
Trebah - Mallard Pond with hydrangeas
A Chinese-style bridge crosses the stream which flows in to the pool known as Mallard Pond seen ahead. Blue hydrangeas cover its eastern bank. Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden LinkExternal link
Trebah - Hydrangeas Although there are hydrangeas of various hues such as white and pink in the gardens at Trebah, the majority are shades of blue. Some different heads are seen in this picture.
Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345">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>
Trebah - Hydrangeas
Although there are hydrangeas of various hues such as white and pink in the gardens at Trebah, the majority are shades of blue. Some different heads are seen in this picture. Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden LinkExternal link
Helford River from Polgwidden Cove Looking out across the Helford River from the beach at the bottom of Trebah Gardens.
Helford River from Polgwidden Cove
Looking out across the Helford River from the beach at the bottom of Trebah Gardens.
Farmland, Constantine A crop of spring barley just coming into flower to the south of Treviades.
Farmland, Constantine
A crop of spring barley just coming into flower to the south of Treviades.
Farmland, Constantine A cut silage field descends to Polwheveral Creek with Scott's Wood in the background.
Farmland, Constantine
A cut silage field descends to Polwheveral Creek with Scott's Wood in the background.
The pond at Trebah Gardens
The pond at Trebah Gardens
Helford - Shipwrights Arms PH
Helford - Shipwrights Arms PH
Tidal ford at Helford Creek
Tidal ford at Helford Creek
Trebah gardens
Trebah gardens
Budock Vean hotel
Budock Vean hotel
Trebah Garden One of several notable gardens produced by the Fox family. Trebah, like its neighbour Glendurgan, slopes steeply down to the Helford estuary
Trebah Garden
One of several notable gardens produced by the Fox family. Trebah, like its neighbour Glendurgan, slopes steeply down to the Helford estuary
Trebah cove The coastal path passes by, but access to the beach is reserved for those who have paid their £15 to enter Trebah gardens, perhaps not quite in the spirit of the Quaker family that created the garden.
Trebah cove
The coastal path passes by, but access to the beach is reserved for those who have paid their £15 to enter Trebah gardens, perhaps not quite in the spirit of the Quaker family that created the garden.
Coast from Trebah The Martino in Trebah garden provides a good view of the Helford Estuary.
Coast from Trebah
The Martino in Trebah garden provides a good view of the Helford Estuary.
Durgan's Old School Once there must have enough full-time residents to support this school, alas now virtually every building seems to be a holiday let, managed by the National Trust.
Durgan's Old School
Once there must have enough full-time residents to support this school, alas now virtually every building seems to be a holiday let, managed by the National Trust.
Holiday homes at Durgan The National Trust has done a good job to protect the houses in Durgan village, but alas they seem to be let out as holiday homes to folk from up-country. Is this really what the Trust's founders intended?
Holiday homes at Durgan
The National Trust has done a good job to protect the houses in Durgan village, but alas they seem to be let out as holiday homes to folk from up-country. Is this really what the Trust's founders intended?
Glendurgan garden One of two neighbouring gardens created by the Fox family. Glendurgan is in the hands of the National Trust.
Glendurgan garden
One of two neighbouring gardens created by the Fox family. Glendurgan is in the hands of the National Trust.
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Pedn Billy is located at Grid Ref: SW7526 (Lat: 50.100273, Lng: -5.1403238)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Pedn Billy
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WW2 Special Operations Executive Base
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