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St Agnes Head

Cornwall  >  United Kingdom

St Agnes Head is on the North Cornwall coast.

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Beschreibung

St Agnes Head is a National Trust (NT) site near the large village of St Agnes (not to be confused with the island of St Agnes on The Isles of Scilly), there are a number of archaeological sites in the area, some dating back 10,000 years BC, large ruins of tin mine 'engine houses' dot the coastline making it a World Heritage Site. Much of the area is still heathland and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). There are numerous paths crossing the site making it good for many circular routes. A mile offshore are two islands called the Cow and Calf (sometimes called Man and His Man or Bawden Rocks), where birds both rest and breed (see STAR on map).

Whilst the area is known for a good selection of common species, during October 2016 aKurzzehenlerche was found here, recently Alpenkrähe have been regularly seen. BE AWARE this species is protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, if you see serious Alpenkrähe disturbance call the POLICE on Telephone 101 to report. Also the site is good for sightings of Basstölpel, Atlantiksturmtaucher (especially during onshore winds), Eissturmvogel, Trottellumme, Tordalk, Papageitaucher, Kormoran, Krähenscharbe are regularly seen on cliffs and islands. Once more common in the area but now sadly declining Grauammer were frequently seen, as was Cornwall's largest Dreizehenmöwe colony, now moved further along the coast.

For those who make it to the point of the headland the volunteers in the Coastwatch building are very friendly and are happy to talk about their job and any unusual sightings they've had.

Details

Zugang

The main roads A30/A390 and A3075 to the South East, all meet up at the large Three Burrows roundabout, leave this roundabout onto B3277 (signed Services/St Agnes), almost immediately. At next smaller roundabout exit and continue on B3277 (signed St Agnes), at next 'mini' roundabout in the village of St Agnes take first exit (Left) into Goonvrea Road. This road eventually goes steeply down hill (NOTE NO PARKING ON ROAD SIGNS), that leads to Chapel Porth beach National Trust car park (50 spaces - Fee Payable).

Terrain und Habitat

Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, Wiesen , Moor/Heideland , Meer , Stadt/Dorf , Landwirtschaft , Strand , Schlucht/Cliff

Bedingungen

Hügelig , Felsig , Offene Landschaft , Hochwasser möglich

Rundweg

Ja

Ist ein Spektiv nützlich?

Ja

Gute Beobachtungszeit

Ganzjährig

Beste Beobachtungszeit

Winter , Frühjahr , Herbst , Herbstzug , Frühjahrszug

Route

asphaltierte Straße , Normaler Weg , unbefestigte Straße , Schmaler Pfad

Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour

Schwierig/anstrengend

Erreichbarkeit

zu Fuß , Fahrrad , Auto

Beobachtungshütten oder -türme

Nein

Zusätzliche Informationen

As usual beaches in Cornwall can get extremely busy during Summer especially on sunny days, a visit early in the day or outside of the holiday season is best.

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