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A favourite of ours, a little wind swept but nice views and quite a bit of activity!
Minack Theatre
The gardens at the top of the site have some remarkable plants!
Minack Theatre
From the stage area, looking up to the gods!
Minack Theatre
Beyond the stage is the view out across the rocks.
Minack Theatre
The East side seating and dates in the back of each chair for the performances.
Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre is built into the cliff edge, it seats 750 guests and has lovely views.
Glendurgan Gardens
Looking down on the Maze from the other side of the valley.
Glendurgan Gardens
This National Trust property has a wonderful maze set into the side of the ravine.
King Harry Ferry
Looking back to Trelissick and up the Fal can be seen some mothballed ships.
King Harry Ferry
The KHF crosses the river Fal from Trelissick to Philleigh.
St. Anthony Head
Located on the Rose Peninsula, overlooking the river Fal to the West, is the old Military Post.
Trelissick Garden
The Hydrangea walk overlooks the Fal river.
Trelissick Garden
The old Tennis Lawn has a rustic Summer House overlooking the Carrick Roads and the Cornish "Menhyr" stone erected to mark the Millennium.
Trelissick Garden
The walks on the West side lookout over the park land down to the Carrick Roads which stretch out towards Falmouth.
Trelissick Garden
The main lawn is dominated by a Cryptomeria Japonica planted in 1898 by Carew Gilbert.
Cotehele
The Quay, with the Tamar sailing barge, Shamrock, on the river, a short walk away is the Mill as well.
Cotehele
The main entrance into the Courtyard.
Cotehele
The front of the House which is now an Art gallery.
Cotehele
The front lawns of the house, with its views down into the Tamar valley.
Cotehele - Propect Tower
From the bottom, the Tower looks normal, however it is actual 3 sided and built with concave walls.
Cotehele - Prospect Tower
This three sided tower was built in 1602, obviously people then were a trifle smaller, its a tight squeeze up and down those steps!
Cotehele
Apple varieties on display, for tasting.
Cotehele
The Mother Orchard, this orchard will eventually have around 270 trees covering 120 varities of apples, these once mature will become a national resource for apple varities.
Cotehele
The Upper Gardens behind the fishpond itself.
Cotehele
The Upper Gardens contain this tranquil fishpond.
Cotehele
Medieval house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds.
Torpoint
Just to the West of the Ferry terminal a view out over the Tamar to Devonport dockyard and then down to thew Sound and Mount Edgcumbe on the right.
Edgcumbe Country Park
The Battery overlooks Drake's Island in the Sound of the Tamar River, if you drop your taper to the fuse you too can take a shot at Drake's Island !
Edgcumbe Country Park
The French Garden.
Edgcumbe Country Park
The Jubilee Garden has an intriguing sculpture at the end of the avenue of trees.
Edgcumbe Country Park
Close to the entrance to the park is this Italinate formal garden with tea rooms.
Mount Edgcumbe
Looking North towards Devenport with Torpoint to the West, the anglers have a peaceful little area.
Mount Edgcumbe Ferry terminus
Part of the Rame Peninsula, Mount Edgcumbe lies on the west bank of the Tamar river.
Lands End
Nearer the edge, you can go further if you want, I'll stay here !
Lands End
A few hundred meters south of the Hotel and complex and at this time of year the headland is a little quieter!
Trevone Bay, North Cornwall
Close to the edge
Trevone Bay, North Cornwall
On the beach sands towards low tide.
Trevone Bay, North Cornwall
Trevone Bay beach under the East cliffs
Trevone Bay North Cornwall
The same cliff top walk further East jus prior to the actual beach cove.
Trevone Bay North Cornwall
Just to West of Padstow this cove has a loverly beach and a great set of walks around the local area.