Lower Lank

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Lower Lank

Stone Stile SX0776e B3266 to bottom of valley to East of Tregarrick Farm. The only stile on a public footpath across Tregarrick Farm.
A granite cattle stile with a gap under the top stone only. One step on West side. Five steps on East side. Land lower East side.
Height 0.65m west side, 1.75m east side. Width 0.60m.
Public footpath 551/7/2 (silver) B3266 east of Tregarrick Farm. — Stone Stile SX0776e Credit: Paul Tucker

Lower Lank is a picturesque hamlet located in the county of Cornwall, England. Situated near the northern coast of Cornwall, it is nestled within the rolling hills and idyllic countryside of the region. The hamlet is part of the wider civil parish of St Kew, which encompasses several nearby settlements.

Lower Lank is known for its charming and traditional Cornish character, with stone-built cottages and quaint farmhouses dotting the landscape. The hamlet exudes a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Surrounded by lush green fields and meandering streams, Lower Lank offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various species of birds and small mammals, adding to its natural beauty.

Despite its small size, Lower Lank benefits from its proximity to nearby amenities. The village of St Kew is just a short distance away, offering essential services such as a post office, convenience store, and a welcoming pub. The coastal town of Padstow is also within reach, providing a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and recreational facilities.

Lower Lank is an ideal base for exploring the wider Cornwall region, with its close proximity to popular tourist attractions such as the North Cornwall coast, famous for its stunning beaches and rugged cliffs. The nearby Camel Estuary and the picturesque Camel Trail, a scenic walking and cycling route, also offer opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.

In summary, Lower Lank is a charming and peaceful hamlet set amidst the natural beauty of Cornwall, offering a tranquil retreat for visitors and residents alike.

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Lower Lank Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.54456/-4.6954347 or Grid Reference SX0975. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stone Stile SX0776e

B3266 to bottom of valley to East of Tregarrick Farm. The only stile on a public footpath across Tregarrick Farm. A granite cattle stile with a gap under the top stone only. One step on West side. Five steps on East side. Land lower East side. Height 0.65m west side, 1.75m east side. Width 0.60m. Public footpath 551/7/2 (silver) B3266 east of Tregarrick Farm.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0973a

On the lane going westwards out of Blisland village towards Tresarrett. Both sides: 3 granite steps and a slab top. This stile is at the higher, eastern end of FP No. 503/22/1, 2, 3 (Gold). Together with the stile at 08971 73115, in the hamlet of Tresarrett, this stile and the fields in between the stiles, give a shortcut between Blisland and Tresarrett.

Anne Green

Stone Stile SX0973b

On the narrow lane that leads downhill from Tregenna (north west of Blisland) to Tregaddick. Badly maintained, overgrown stile, which, at a guess, comprises three/four steps on both sides topped with another step on its side. This stile gives access into a field and is part of FP No. 593/1/1 (Bronze). However, at its far end, it goes through the grounds of a property called ‘Tremasden’ at Keybridge, where the path has become overgrown with bushes etc. and ends at the de Lank River, with no official access to the nearby lane. It has therefore become unused.

Anne Green

Stone Stile SX0974a

Accessed across two fields from the hamlet of Pendrift (north of Blisland) at the top of the hill leading down to the valley known as Pendrift Bottoms. A steep sheep stile with a metal handrail - held in place by one metal and two wooden upright posts - to assist its use. It consists of 4 steps set into the stone face of the hedge - the top step holds the upright of the handrail - with 2, widely spaced, stone steps below these, and one stone set in the earth at the bottom to aid access. On FP No. 593/3/1 (Gold). The path originally gave quarry workers a short cut from Blisland and its surrounding hamlets to the de Lank quarry.

Anne Green

Stone Stile SX0974b

Beside a field gate linking fields at Pendrift. North Side: A stone slab on the ground and two steps and a top stone on its edge. South Side: Three steps and a top stone slightly below the top stone on the north side. Public footpath 503/2/1 silver from Pendrift to Tregenna.

Anne Green

Stone Stile SX0974c

Between two wooden stiles and beside a stream that divides the fields on the Pendrift side of the stream from the fields on the Tregenna side of the stream. North Side: A high stile that consists of a bank up from the stream then six stone steps of varying widths and distances between the steps and a top pillar stone on its side. South Side: Four steps up to the shared top pillar stone Public footpath 503/2/1 silver from Pendrift to Tregenna.

Anne Green

St Breward: at Lower Lank

In the centre of the image stands the granite abutment for a railway bridge which once carried the De Lank tramway from De Lank quarries to a branch of the Bodmin and Wadebridge railway at Wenfordbridge. From Lower Lank to Wenfordbridge the line descended into the Camel valley and was worked by an inclined plane, loaded wagons linked to a cable moved under gravity, pulling empties up the gradient

Martin Bodman

St Breward: lane to De Lank quarries

As I recall, the granite stone on the right carries the message: 'De Lank Quarry'

Martin Bodman

St Breward: by Lower Lank Cottage

Embanked incline plane and granite abutment for now vanished bridge over lane at Lower Lank, St Breward parish. The embankment was part of a tramway connecting the De Lank quarries with Wenfordbridge in the Camel valley below, where it connected with a branch of the Bodmin and Wadebridge railway. In St Breward parish

Martin Bodman

North Cornwall : River Camel

Crossing the River Camel on one of the country lanes in North Cornwall.

Lewis Clarke

North Cornwall : Farmland & Caravan

A caravan and a man on a digger in a yard in the countryside of North Cornwall.

Lewis Clarke

Arable land above the Camel valley

Philip Halling

Crossroads with old signpost

A crossroads to the south east of St Tudy with an unusual old signpost.

Philip Halling

Road junction and unusual signpost at Wenford Bridge

The signpost uses a granite column as the base for the three-fingered direction pointer.

David Smith

The bridge at Wenford

The bridge crosses the River Camel; there are road junctions on each side of the bridge, showing how routes converge on the river crossing.

David Smith

Direction signs of various dates on east of Wenford Bridge

The signpost proudly announces that it is Cornwall, and has an addition hung under one finger. The modern sign to Claylands has been supplemented by a sign to the Camel Trail, which starts (or finishes) here. The granite column was an older road marker

David Smith