Gunwalloe

Civil Parish in Cornwall

England

Gunwalloe

Heavy sea at Poldhu Cove, near Mullion, Cornwall The building on the cliff top is a care home (Hope I&#039;ll be able to afford to go there when the time comes). — Heavy sea at Poldhu Cove, near Mullion, Cornwall Credit: Derek Voller

Gunwalloe is a civil parish located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles southwest of Helston and 17 miles southeast of Falmouth. The parish covers an area of about 2 square miles and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and Mullion parish to the east.

Gunwalloe is known for its stunning coastline, which features beautiful sandy beaches and rugged cliffs. The most famous beach in the area is Church Cove, which is home to the historic St. Winwaloe Church. This picturesque location attracts many visitors throughout the year who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the rich history of the area.

In addition to its natural beauty, Gunwalloe has a rich agricultural heritage. The parish is primarily rural and is characterized by rolling farmland and small hamlets. Agriculture, particularly dairy farming, plays a significant role in the local economy.

The parish also offers a range of recreational activities for residents and visitors alike. The South West Coast Path, which passes through Gunwalloe, provides excellent opportunities for hiking and enjoying panoramic views of the coastline. The nearby Lizard Point, the southernmost point of mainland Britain, is a popular destination for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts.

Gunwalloe is a peaceful and idyllic location, offering a perfect retreat for those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Cornwall's natural beauty.

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Gunwalloe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.042303/-5.258648 or Grid Reference SW6620. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heavy sea at Poldhu Cove, near Mullion, Cornwall

The building on the cliff top is a care home (Hope I'll be able to afford to go there when the time comes).

Derek Voller

St Melaine's Church

Paul Barnett

Poldhu Cove

Maurice D Budden

Beach cafe at Poldhu, Cornwall

nick macneill

Mullion Garden - with compass rose and water feature

In the year 2000, Mullion village underwent various forms of regeneration. One of improvements involved taking over an overgrown and neglected village green and transforming it into 'Mullion Garden'. This area is now a peaceful and beautiful community garden. It is an ideal location for relaxing in the sun. As a feature it has a water fountain set at the centre of a compass rose and surrounded by a long typical Cornish stone wall which is designed to incorporate a long bench. 'Mullion Garden' was formally opened on 4 July 2002.

Colin Vosper

The Old Inn - Mullion

This photo with a person outside the thatched building gives some indication of the scale of this old 16th century building now used as a public house. There is newer building alongside and now all part of the pub. When seen side-by-side the difference in scale of the two buildings from different time periods can be seen very clearly. To see the size comparison follow the link: SW6719 : The Old Inn

Colin Vosper

Marconi Monument - top feature

This is a close up of the stone feature on the top of the monument to Marconi's success in trans-Atlantic communications. No doubt that is reflected in the choice of the stone globe on the top of the monument represents the Earth. SW6619 : The Marconi Monument

Colin Vosper

Marconi Monument, Poldhu Cove, Cornwall

Michael W Beales BEM

Towards Angrouse Farm

We had started, only 10 minuts earlier, in rain, but the sun came out quickly after the rain stopped and the barley here was glistening. At the far end of this footpath, near Angrouse Farm, John Wesley preached a sermon on 7th September 1762. There is a stone marking the location, which is a listed structure.

Graham Horn

Wild flowers at Angrouse Lane

The lane from Angrouse Farm towards the Marconi monument was full of wild hedgerow plants. Here is one of them, which hopefully someone will identify for me.

Graham Horn

Marconi monument

This monument is close to the spot where, in 1901, Marconi sent the first radio signal across the Atlantic. Nearby is the location of Poldhu Wireless Station, which operated between 1900 and 1933. In the foreground is a typical Cornish wall, of stones laid one end.

Graham Horn

Poldhu Cove

Coming from the south this is the first view of Poldhu Cove, a deep but narrow inlet. Beyond, in SW6620 is Church Cove, which we will get to later.

Graham Horn

Poldhu Cove

This is a popular cove, because the length of the cove means that there is a nice section of relatively sheltered water before the open sea. On the far cliff top is Poldhu Point Hotel.

Graham Horn

Polurrian Cove from Henscath

Poldu Point is in the mid distance (with Poldu Care Home showing up as a white building) and to its right Angrouse Cliff. To the left of Poldu is Halzephron Cliff and beyond that Penzance.

Stuart Logan