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Beschrijving
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 aKortteenleeuwerik was found here, recently Alpenkraai have been regularly seen. BE AWARE this species is protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, if you see serious Alpenkraai disturbance call the POLICE on Telephone 101 to report. Also the site is good for sightings of Jan-van-gent, Noordse Pijlstormvogel (especially during onshore winds), Noordse Stormvogel, Zeekoet, Alk, Papegaaiduiker, Aalscholver, Kuifaalscholver are regularly seen on cliffs and islands. Once more common in the area but now sadly declining Grauwe Gors were frequently seen, as was Cornwall's largest Drieteenmeeuw 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.
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Toegang
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).
Terrein en leefgebied
Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Veen/heide , Zee , Stad/dorp , Landbouw , Strand , Kloof/klifOmstandigheden
Heuvelachtig , Rotsachtig , Open landschap , Hoog water mogelijkRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , Lente , Herfst , Najaarstrek , VoorjaarstrekRoute
Verharde weg , Breed pad , Onverharde weg , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
PittigToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , AutoVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
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.