Sconhoe Rock

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Sconhoe Rock

Mevagissey - Inner Harbour The inner harbour at Mevagissey is well protected by several breakwaters. As can be seen, it is a popular place to moor boats. There are coastal trips available from this little port. — Mevagissey - Inner Harbour Credit: Rob Farrow

Sconhoe Rock is a prominent coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. It is known as a headland or point, jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. The rock is situated near the village of Sconhoe, which is a popular tourist destination due to its picturesque coastal views and stunning natural beauty.

Sconhoe Rock is a rugged and imposing formation, characterized by its sheer cliffs and rocky outcrops. It is composed of granite, a type of igneous rock that is known for its durability and resistance to erosion. The rock itself is weathered and shows signs of erosion, evidence of the constant battering of the powerful ocean waves.

The coastal area surrounding Sconhoe Rock is rich in biodiversity, offering a habitat for various marine species. The rock formations provide nesting sites for seabirds such as gulls and cormorants, while the surrounding waters are home to a variety of fish and other marine life.

Visitors to Sconhoe Rock can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding coastline. The headland offers excellent vantage points for whale watching during migration seasons, as well as opportunities for coastal walks and exploration. However, caution is advised as the cliffs can be dangerous, particularly during stormy weather or high tides.

Overall, Sconhoe Rock is a fascinating coastal feature that not only showcases Cornwall's natural beauty but also serves as an important habitat for marine life. Its rugged cliffs and panoramic views make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

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Sconhoe Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.283978/-4.7829921 or Grid Reference SX0146. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mevagissey - Inner Harbour

The inner harbour at Mevagissey is well protected by several breakwaters. As can be seen, it is a popular place to moor boats. There are coastal trips available from this little port.

Rob Farrow

Mevagissey - Preening shag

I am reliably informed that this is a shag (Gulosus aristotelis) rather than a cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) as "the eye is separate from the bare skin at the base of the bill. Other useful signs for a shag are a thin bill, steep forehead, relatively longer tail and slimmer neck" (thanks to Hugh Link for this information) I think it is quite a young bird as it does not seem to have its full adult plumage, and apparently the fact that he has a white chin is indicative of this. It was busy preening itself on rocks just outside Mevagissey harbour.

Rob Farrow

Illuminated Tree

One of the larger trees and lawn decorations.

Jay Pea

Illuminated Wall and Pond

A brightly lit wall and pond.

Jay Pea

Horse and Stable

The prancing horse in his stable.

Jay Pea

Tree at the Crossroads

Well lit tree on the paths crossroads.

Jay Pea

Marshmallow Time

Visitors toasting Marshmallows.

Jay Pea

Field and Tree

One of the more distant illuminations.

Jay Pea

Woodland Path

Prolific bank of Cowslips at Heligan.

Jay Pea

Beech Tree

Dying Beech tree and associated fungi.

Jay Pea

Heligan Walk

A view from Heligan towards Mevagissey.

Jay Pea

The Jungle

Flowering trees and bushes in the Lower Heligan Jungle.

Jay Pea

St Andrew's Church, Mevagissey

Congregational School dated 1873. Now a United Reformed/Methodist Church.

David Dixon

Mevagissey War Memorial

The war memorial is in the form of a Celtic cross with an incised edge detail to the column. It stands on a square plinth with rounded corners, on a square base. On the southeast side of the plinth is a dressed-granite inset with an inscription in black metal lettering. It is Grade II-listed (List Entry Number: 1420128 Link

Historic England)

David Dixon

The War Memorial, Mevagissey

The Mevagissey war memorial is in the form of a Celtic cross with an incised edge detail to the column. It stands on a square plinth with rounded corners, on a square base. On the southeast side of the plinth is a dressed-granite inset with an inscription in black metal lettering. It is Grade II-listed (List Entry Number: 1420128 Link

Historic England)

David Dixon

Fore Street, Mevagissey

Mevagissey is a village and fishing port. The village is situated five miles south of St Austell. It nestles in a small valley and faces east to Mevagissey Bay. The inner and outer harbours have a mixture of pleasure vessels and fishing boats, the remains of a once major industry. However, tourism has supplanted fishing as the dominant industry in recent years. Mevagissey village centre consists of narrow streets with many places to eat and shops aimed at the tourist trade. The outer areas are built on the steep slopes of the surrounding hillsides and are mostly residential.

David Dixon