Zennor, Towednack and Morvah parishes

Near Porthmeor Cove. These are called something like Veryan Cliffs but my memory is at fault and I can't get detailed enough maps. It seems the Ordnance Survey map I use (back in Cornwall) can't be accessed on the Web here. And yes, I got a bit wet!

The coast path walk between Bosigran Head and Zennor Head with Gurnard's Head at about half way is a delight. Do it this way, west to east in the afternoon and the opposite way in the morning. Otherwise, on a hot day, the sun in your eyes can turn it into a dreary trudge. Of course, I often leave the coast path to explore the minor paths down to the shoreline such as here at Porthmeor Cove, half way between Bosigran Head and Gurnard's Head.

The Zennor Coast provides good walking territory as well as a few iconic rock climbs, including Right Angle, not quite visible in its entirety here.

In the far distance on the right, Ding Dong tin mine and toward the left, St Michael's Mount. Full screen best for this I think.

Gurnard's Head, Zennor Coast, Cornwall

The Cornish coast at Zennor parish is one of my favourite streches of coastline anywhere.

I don't mind the thick overhead cable. It gives balance to the composition and reminds us that this is a modern business and modern lives are lived here (it was a relief to get a mobile signal though, a few years ago!)

Gurnard's Head from near the Southwest Peninsula Coast Path at Carnelloe Cliffs, Zennor Parish

A favourite stretch of granite coast that I've known and loved since I was knee-high to a grasshopper!

The bottom pitches of a famous pioneering rock climb of Victorian times, seen from the top of Bosigran Cliffs. The area became a key commando training ground in WWII, hence the modern name of the climb. I can vouch for the fact that it is an extremely enjoyable climb at the lower end of Hard V Diff. I have seen it graded at V Diff. But I think it is a little bit harder than that!

On the St Ives to Land's End coast road. Once voted the most scenic coast road in England. This horsey shot was taken from the same place. I just couldn't get horsey to play ball and appear in the above shot! I didn't have an apple with me! www.ipernity.com/doc/2247598/44437208/in/album/935408

Typical Cornish coast path scenery. It can look OK even when the sun has gone in!

The farm area behind the famous Gurnard's Head pub (these days a renowned restaurant). Zennor, Cornwall

Bosigran Head, Zennor, Cornwall

Gurnard's Head seen from Bosigran Head. Sight and Sound. Padre Antonio Soler - Fandango in d minor, R 146 - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vj1UPzlrTc

The oldest stone field walls (in continuous use) anywhere in the world, it has been said. +/- 8,000 years old. Porthmeor, Zennor, Cornwall

From Treen towards Zennor Head. Montbretia in the foreground.

Gurnard's Head seen from the cliffs at Boswednack, Zennor, Cornwall. Purple loosestrife likes it here! So do I!