Eliza Beach

Beach in Cornwall

England

Eliza Beach

Sandymouth Holiday Resort Credit: Charli

Eliza Beach, located in Cornwall, England, is a picturesque coastal area renowned for its pristine sandy shores and stunning natural beauty. Stretching over 2 miles along the southwestern coast, it is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The beach boasts crystal-clear turquoise waters, which are perfect for swimming, surfing, and other water activities. Its gently sloping shoreline makes it suitable for all ages, from families with young children to avid water sports enthusiasts. During low tide, the beach reveals fascinating rock formations, creating a captivating landscape that is ideal for exploration and rock pooling.

Eliza Beach is surrounded by rugged cliffs and scenic coastal paths, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. These cliffs also provide excellent hiking opportunities, attracting nature lovers and avid walkers. The coastal paths lead to nearby attractions, including charming fishing villages, historical landmarks, and hidden coves.

The beach itself is well-maintained, with clean facilities and ample parking options available nearby. Lifeguards patrol the area during peak seasons, ensuring the safety of visitors. Additionally, Eliza Beach offers various amenities, including cafes, restaurants, and shops, providing a range of dining and shopping options.

Eliza Beach is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a habitat for diverse marine life. Visitors may spot seals, dolphins, and a variety of seabirds, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

In summary, Eliza Beach in Cornwall offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty, exciting recreational activities, and tranquil surroundings, making it an idyllic destination for those seeking relaxation and adventure by the sea.

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Eliza Beach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.867497/-4.5587767 or Grid Reference SS2010. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sandymouth Holiday Resort

Charli

Morwenstow Satellite Dishes

GCHQ Bude, also known as GCHQ Composite Signals Organisation Station Morwenstow, abbreviated to GCHQ CSO Morwenstow, is a UK Government satellite ground station and eavesdropping centre located on the north Cornwall coast between the small villages of Morwenstow and Coombe. It is operated by the British signals intelligence service, officially known as the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ). It is located on part of the site of the former World War II airfield, RAF Cleave. The station comprises twenty-one satellite antennae of various sizes, including three that have a diameter of 100 ft (Link

Wikipedia).

David Dixon

Car Park at Sandy Mouth

Viewed from up on the hills, looking down onto the car park at Sandy Mouth.

Oscar Taylor

Sandy Mouth Beach

The beach at Sandy Mouth from the cliff.

Oscar Taylor

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the roadside barn at Stowe Barton. It marks a point 102.376m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the west parapet of King William's Bridge. It marks a point 21.199m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Sandy Mouth on a misty day

This is a strip of sand below cliffs. Much of the country was basking in sunshine, but this part of the North Cornish coast was misty - it cleared in the afternoon.

David Hawgood

Shipwreck remains at Menachurch Point

Walking down the beach in the mist we suddenly came across these rusting iron remains of a ship. As we walked on we saw the prop shaft, then the boiler, laid out along the sand.

David Hawgood

Boiler and propeller shaft of wreck, Menachurch Point

This wreck can be seen at very low tides - this was spring tide of a new moon in April. We bought a tide table from the Inn on the Green pub the night before to make sure we would be able to walk from Sandy Mouth to Bude on the beach. Pity about the mist!

David Hawgood

Mussels near Menachurch Point

On rocks at low tide.

David Hawgood

Low tide at Sandy Mouth

Low tide was at 14.46 on this day; the picture being taken just two minutes before this time. Ahead stretches the Atlantic Ocean.

Peter Kazmierczak

Heavy sky at Sandymouth Bay, near Bude, Cornwall

Derek Voller

Beach at Sandy Mouth Bay

Looking more or less north along the beach at relatively low tide, towards one of the radio dishes of the GCHQ Satellite Station at Morwenstow.

Richard Law

Warren Long Beach

The map assigns names to several stretches of sand along here, of which we are approaching Warren Long Beach a little way north of Sandy Mouth Bay.

Richard Law

On Warren Little Beach

These colonies of honeycomb worms (Sabellaria alveolata) decorate the tidal rocks along a stretch of the coast here.

Richard Law

Internal structure of a honeycomb worm colony

One of many colonies on the rocks here; this one's suffered a little at the hands of a storm which has broken a large chunk off, exposing the interior. Each tube contains a single worm of the species Sabellaria alveolata, and is roughly 10-12" long. The worm settles into the colony after 5 or 6 weeks as a drifting larva, and then spends the rest of its life filter-feeding from the upper end of the tube (and presumably extending it to solidify the colony)

Richard Law