Nanquidno

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Nanquidno

Climate history revealed! Bottom: current beach - rounded rocks
Middle: raised beach (rounded pebbles but above current sea level) from warm period 120000 years ago (Mediterranean Climate in south Britain)
Top: head deposits (angular - broken by ice action) from 100000-20000 years ago when area was tundra and ice covered much of Britain. — Climate history revealed! Credit: Hugh Venables

Nanquidno is a picturesque coastal village located in the southwestern region of Cornwall, England. Nestled amidst stunning natural beauty, this small hamlet is renowned for its rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and sweeping landscapes. It lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting visitors with its unspoiled charm.

The village is situated about 5 miles northwest of the popular town of St. Just and approximately 12 miles from the bustling tourist destination of Penzance. Nanquidno is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, with the Atlantic Ocean dominating the horizon.

The main attraction of Nanquidno is its stunning beach, which is a haven for surfers, swimmers, and nature enthusiasts. The sandy shores are flanked by towering cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. The beach is also renowned for its rock pools, which are teeming with marine life and provide a great opportunity for exploration.

Apart from its natural beauty, Nanquidno is home to a few charming cottages and a small café that serves delicious local fare. The village is a haven for hikers and walkers, with plenty of stunning coastal paths and trails that offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Nanquidno is a hidden gem that offers visitors a peaceful and idyllic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing them to immerse themselves in the beauty of Cornwall's unspoiled landscapes and enjoy the tranquility of the Atlantic coast.

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Nanquidno Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.103799/-5.685749 or Grid Reference SW3629. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Climate history revealed!

Bottom: current beach - rounded rocks Middle: raised beach (rounded pebbles but above current sea level) from warm period 120000 years ago (Mediterranean Climate in south Britain) Top: head deposits (angular - broken by ice action) from 100000-20000 years ago when area was tundra and ice covered much of Britain.

Hugh Venables

Bosworlas Rock Basins

Also referred to as The Giant's Chair by Dr Borlase in his 1769 book on Penwith's stones.

Sheila Russell

Tom Thumb rock St. Just-in-Penwith

Carl Weaver

Carn Bosavern

A view looking west across the B3306 to a dilapidated railway van at the farm at Carn Bosavern.

Phil Williams

Beach and cliffs at Nanven

Looking inland towards the cliff at low tide, with the rocky beach exposed. The dark vertical gashes in the cliff are the remains of mine workings which followed the seams of minerals. The cliff around the lower entrance is supported by a wall. Look closely and you can just make out a figure making their way across the rocks - they had been snorkelling and were returning to their kit.

Jim Champion

Rocky beach at Nanven

Looking out to sea at low tide from the rocky beach at Nanven, with boulders that have been weathered into smooth shapes by the action of the sea. On the horizon: The Brisons.

Jim Champion

Ruined mine workings in the Cot Valley

The stream in this photo runs along the Cot Valley and joins the sea below at Porth Nanven. On the left (and behind the photographer) are the remains of mine workings that accompanied the various shafts in the surrounding cliffs and hills. The rocky islands out to sea are The Brisons, with a profile perhaps unkindly likened to General de Gaulle lying on his back.

Jim Champion

Disused Mine Shaft on Carn Gloose

Overlooking Porth Naven.

Tony Atkin

Row of Disused Mine Shafts

On the top of the valley slope at Porth Nanven.

Tony Atkin

The Coast Path in the Cot Valley

The path descends from Carn Gloose then takes the valley road down towards Porth Nanven.

Tony Atkin

Converted Barn at Bosorne

This is now a holiday home.

Tony Atkin

The Road into Cot Valley

Tony Atkin

Car Park at Porth Nanven

There are no houses or tourist facilities here, just this parking area with space for a few cars.

Tony Atkin

Mine Shaft at Carn Leskys

The cliffs to the south of Porth Nanven are riddled with old mine workings and shafts, many of which are not as well marked as this. It is not a good idea to stray from the footpath around here.

Tony Atkin

Clifftop Vegetation on Carn Leskys

Tony Atkin

Carn Gribba from Carn Leskys

It looks like the coast path should have an easy route around the base of Carn Gribba but in fact it doubles back on itself to go over the top. This is because on the far side of Carn Gribba is a steep cliff with no place for a footpath.

Tony Atkin