Season: spring

It was a fine day at Mullion Cove for this visit.  The tide was low, showing the beach and the first boats being lowered down the slipway towards their summer moorings.  A celebration taking place at the cove was interrupted by the arrival of the Cornwall Air Ambulance onto the beach to treat a patient, all successfully resolved.  I also filmed the skillful departure of the helicopter, an invaluable resource for Cornwall, particularly during the summer with the narrow roads.

With Barry Mundy, who explained his commercial diversification over a career working Mullion Cove and some of the history of the harbour.

The Cornwall Air Ambulance arrives to treat a casualty at Mullion Cove.

The departure of the helicopter after a successful resolution.

Season: winter

There was a return to wild winter storms at Mullion Cove.  The harbour wall had been damaged by the last round of violent waves and the end of the harbour was cordoned off.  Although it was low tide, waves still erupted over the harbour and there was a sea of white breakers beyond, stretching right out to the island. Small boats were safely harnessed at the top of the hard standing, as Mullion Cove braced itself for another high spring tide, with 70 mph onshore winds forecast.

The power of the sea, forever changes at Mullion Cove.

Season: autumn

This was a quiet, early morning visit to Mullion Cove, a well maintained and renovated harbour facing the Atlantic.  Rather like Charlestown, this place gives you a feel of the olden days, but without the hustle and bustle.  Outstanding walks extend either way from the harbour, which is at a geological changeover point rock-wise, with serpentine prevalent south of here.  There are toilets and ample parking, plus a shop during the season.  You are also handy for the busy village of Mullion with its shops, churches and pubs.

The harbour at Mullion Cove, seen from the road at the entrance.

Looking back at the harbour from the breakwater.