Season: summer Just after high tide, Treen Cove and its beach were engulfed by the Atlantic. There was a tranquil atmosphere down by the water. You sense the great distance to the west as you look out from the rocks here, all the way to America. Summer visit photo gallery Rupert’s enduring reference point, the […]
Season: summer I visited as early as possible in summer and was greeted with a beautiful, peaceful beach in the morning. Continuing high pressure subdued the waves and there were the remains of a misty dawn. This is a stunningly attractive beach and cove, one of the finest in Cornwall, deep set and surrounded by rocks […]
Season: autumn A calm sea was lit by the easterly morning sun. At low tide the geology in the sea caves around the corner from the main part of the beach was striking, nestled below the abandoned engine house that stands on the stark cliffs here. The waves were modest yet long, perfectly formed arcs […]
Season: autumn This was a great surprise, after an aborted trip to Tintagel. I caught Trebarwith Strand at high tide in the sunshine, with a stark and dramatic distinction between the black rocks and white surf crashing in on clean sets of waves. It was a relentless and mesmerising experience to witness, as you can […]
Season: spring The arrival at Constantine Bay can stop you in your tracks, such is the breathtaking natural beauty here. I particularly enjoy this beach at low tide. Not only does it reveal its arcing shape, but the wonder of freshly exposed rock pools and their contents are a real treat. This early morning visit […]
Season: spring Bright sunshine greeted me for this spring season visit to Porthleven on the Lizard Peninsula. The fishing town had recently taken a pounding from the winter storms, but today the scene couldn’t have been more different. Metal detectorists scoured the calm and peaceful beach, including interviewee Desilina, from Swansea Metal Detecting Club. The […]
Season: spring A bright evening greeted me on this occasion. Half a tide played against the beach and there was a blue sea beyond. A sunset was forming as the sun started to drop towards the horizon. It was a time for reflection towards the end of the day. Spring visit photo gallery The […]
Season: winter The high tide was starting to fall back under a bright blue sky. There were remnants of morning mist towards the Gwithian end of the beach, but the lighthouse could be seen clearly just offshore. Mountainous surf crashed against the beach and the granite rocks. The cliffs were lined with sightseers and photographers, […]
Season: winter Poldhu Cove has a deep, flat beach, which is particularly attractive at low tide. In a natural setting and with dunes and a discreet car park behind, there is an unspoilt feel to the beach. Even the beach cafe nestles quietly in the top corner among the dunes. This is a great location […]
Season: summer Brilliant sunshine greeted me for this summer visit. As high tide approached, the Atlantic breakers rolled in relentlessly and timelessly, with clean sets for everyone to enjoy. The beach was packed, so the scene-setting film was taken on the cliffs above, where I met John, who added an international perspective to the appeal […]
