Cradles

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Cornwall

England

Cradles

The Minack Theatre The Minack Theatre, filling up before a performance. — The Minack Theatre Credit: Kevin Pearson

Cradles, Cornwall is a picturesque coastal marsh located in the southwest of England. It is known for its stunning views of the rugged coastline and the tranquil waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The marsh is characterized by its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species calling it home.

The marsh is also home to a unique ecosystem of salt marshes and saltings, which are important habitats for many species of birds, fish, and other wildlife. Visitors to Cradles can enjoy walking along the marshland trails, taking in the sights and sounds of nature all around them.

The area is popular with birdwatchers, as it is a prime spot for spotting a variety of bird species, including wading birds, ducks, and geese. The marsh is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its importance for conservation and protection.

Overall, Cradles, Cornwall is a peaceful and beautiful coastal marsh that offers visitors the chance to connect with nature and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Cornish coast.

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Cradles Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.037631/-5.6659343 or Grid Reference SW3721. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre, filling up before a performance.

Kevin Pearson

Porthcurno car park

thejackrustles

Signpost above the Telegraph Museum

This post is on the top of the cliff above Porthcurno where the exit from the Telegraph Museum emerges.

Bob Walters

Minack Theatre - Looking down to the stage

Taken from high up, above the top row of seating at the Minack Theatre. The four performers on the stage were rehearsing for the 'Last Night of the Proms'.

Rob Farrow

Minack Open Air Theatre

A view of the steeply descending amphitheatre at Minack Open Air Theatre.

Bob Walters

Beach at Porth Curno near Percella Point

Looking towards Percella Point from the beach at Porth Curno.

Ajay Tegala

Minack Theatre

With the potential to be the most uncomfortable theatre in the country for those who come unprepared for what the Atlantic weather can throw across the stage; the spectacular location of the Minack Theatre set on granite cliffs overlooking Porthcurno bay guarantees it as a top tourist attraction. Here we see the theatre on a benign September day with a handful of tourists enjoying a leisurely look around this unique venue.

Adrian Taylor

Inside Porthcurno Cable Hut

Porthcurno Cable Hut is where telegraph cables from all over the world terminated to be routed to UK destinations. Equipment in this hut enabled engineers to test the various cable circuits before they were routed to the Cable Station on the cliff behind.

Bob Walters

Porthcurno beach facing south west

Tom Page

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