Drawler

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Cornwall

England

Drawler

Arriving by ferry at St Mawes
Arriving by ferry at St Mawes Credit: Roy Hughes

Drawler, Cornwall is a picturesque coastal marsh located in the southwestern region of England. Known for its stunning natural beauty and unique ecosystem, this area is primarily comprised of expansive salt marshes and saltings. The marshes are formed by the tidal flows of the nearby sea, which create a diverse habitat for various plant and animal species.

The landscape of Drawler is characterized by vast stretches of salt-tolerant grasses and reeds that cover the marshes. These marshes are home to many wetland bird species, such as sandpipers, redshanks, and herons, which thrive in the rich feeding grounds provided by the marshes' abundant insect life.

The salty water that floods the marshes during high tide creates a dynamic environment that supports a unique array of marine organisms. It is a haven for crustaceans, shellfish, and small fish species, which attract larger predators like seals and otters.

The coastal marsh is also an important site for conservation efforts, as it provides a sanctuary for rare and endangered plant species. The area's dunes and salt pans are home to plants such as sea lavender and sea aster, which have adapted to the harsh saline environment.

Drawler, Cornwall offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature, with its breathtaking views and peaceful atmosphere. It is a popular destination for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers who are drawn to the area's rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes.

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Drawler Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.155274/-5.001307 or Grid Reference SW8532. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Arriving by ferry at St Mawes
Arriving by ferry at St Mawes
Folbot folding canoe, St Mawes 1938 Folding canoes of fabric over a frame originated with Inuit kayaks. Commercial ones started in Germany with Klepper's Faltboot in 1908. In the UK Jack Kissner started making the Folbot in 1933, and the company continued to 2016. In World War 2 Special Forces used folding canoes, known as cockles, the first ones were based on the Folbot design.
The Folbot in the photo is on Tavern Beach; the photographer was on holiday in "Our Cottage" in Lower Castle Road, just above the beach.
View towards Carricknath Point, as shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/29338">SW8432 : Carricknath Point</a>, also a view from St Mawes.
Folbot folding canoe, St Mawes 1938
Folding canoes of fabric over a frame originated with Inuit kayaks. Commercial ones started in Germany with Klepper's Faltboot in 1908. In the UK Jack Kissner started making the Folbot in 1933, and the company continued to 2016. In World War 2 Special Forces used folding canoes, known as cockles, the first ones were based on the Folbot design. The Folbot in the photo is on Tavern Beach; the photographer was on holiday in "Our Cottage" in Lower Castle Road, just above the beach. View towards Carricknath Point, as shown in SW8432 : Carricknath Point, also a view from St Mawes.
Tavern Beach St Mawes with yachts on harbour, 1938 Photo from Lower Castle Road where the photographer was on holiday in "Our Cottage". The sea wall beside the road is seen on the left. Across the estuary is the coast from Carricknath Point to St. Anthony.  A similar recent view is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/774705">SW8432 : St Mawes Harbour, Roseland, Cornwall taken 1964</a>.
Tavern Beach St Mawes with yachts on harbour, 1938
Photo from Lower Castle Road where the photographer was on holiday in "Our Cottage". The sea wall beside the road is seen on the left. Across the estuary is the coast from Carricknath Point to St. Anthony. A similar recent view is SW8432 : St Mawes Harbour, Roseland, Cornwall taken 1964.
Porthbeor Beach, Gerrans The tide was quite well in with relatively little of the beach exposed.  Access down a steep path is discouraged by the National Trust due to the risk of rockfalls.
Porthbeor Beach, Gerrans
The tide was quite well in with relatively little of the beach exposed. Access down a steep path is discouraged by the National Trust due to the risk of rockfalls.
The Percuil River, Gerrans A view from the riverside footpath above Precuil to steep pastures on the St Just side.
The Percuil River, Gerrans
A view from the riverside footpath above Precuil to steep pastures on the St Just side.
Farmland, Gerrans Fields of barley beside the road above Percuil.
Farmland, Gerrans
Fields of barley beside the road above Percuil.
St Anthony's Lighthouse St Anthony's Lighthouse is situated on St Anthony Head, on the eastern side of the entrance to Falmouth harbour. It was built in 1835 by the Chief Engineer of Trinity House to guide shipping away from the Manacles Rocks south of Falmouth Harbour (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/st-anthonys-lighthouse" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/st-anthonys-lighthouse">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>  Trinity House). It is a Grade II listed building (Historic England List Entry Number: 1136282 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1136282" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1136282">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> )

St Anthony's lighthouse was featured in the UK version of Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock, as "Fraggle Rock Lighthouse" in external scenes.

Today the light is automated, flashing white every 15 seconds
St Anthony's Lighthouse
St Anthony's Lighthouse is situated on St Anthony Head, on the eastern side of the entrance to Falmouth harbour. It was built in 1835 by the Chief Engineer of Trinity House to guide shipping away from the Manacles Rocks south of Falmouth Harbour (LinkExternal link Trinity House). It is a Grade II listed building (Historic England List Entry Number: 1136282 LinkExternal link ) St Anthony's lighthouse was featured in the UK version of Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock, as "Fraggle Rock Lighthouse" in external scenes. Today the light is automated, flashing white every 15 seconds
St Mawes Parish Church
St Mawes Parish Church
Catholic Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Anthony
Catholic Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Anthony
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Former Congregational chapel
Former Congregational chapel
St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Castle
Pedn-Moran Road
Pedn-Moran Road
St Mawes Quay
St Mawes Quay
St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Quay
St Mawes Quay
St Anthony-in-Roseland Church
St Anthony-in-Roseland Church
St Anthony Head
St Anthony Head
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Drawler is located at Grid Ref: SW8532 (Lat: 50.155274, Lng: -5.001307)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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