One of only two capes in the United Kingdom, the other being Cape Wrath at the north west tip of Scotland- 850 miles away if you want a long walk.
You get to Cape Cornwall by following the signs from St Just Town centre down to the National Trust car park at the Cape. A favourite place to eat fish and chips bought in St Just.
Cape Cornwall Mine worked from 1838 to 1883 and the chimney on top of the Cape was erected in 1864. When the mine closed the chimney was retained as a navigation aid.
Lots to photography opportunities here from the grand sunset vista to more intimate images of boats, fishermen's sheds, waves, rock pools and all manner of other subjects. A great place for some people in action photography with swimmers, artists, hikers, fishermen and all manner of humankind.
On the way down to the Cape you can turn left at the cricket ground and go out to Carn Gloose which gives you panoramic views of Cape Cornwall from the top of high cliffs.
East of the Cape you can access Castle Kenidjack on foot from Botallack and see the Cape from the other side and as a third alternative you can access the rocky beach at the bottom of Kenidjack Valley and view the Cape from sea level.
If you are at Cape a walk around the headland and out to the Coastguard station is really worth the effort.
You get to Cape Cornwall by following the signs from St Just Town centre down to the National Trust car park at the Cape. A favourite place to eat fish and chips bought in St Just.
Cape Cornwall Mine worked from 1838 to 1883 and the chimney on top of the Cape was erected in 1864. When the mine closed the chimney was retained as a navigation aid.
Lots to photography opportunities here from the grand sunset vista to more intimate images of boats, fishermen's sheds, waves, rock pools and all manner of other subjects. A great place for some people in action photography with swimmers, artists, hikers, fishermen and all manner of humankind.
On the way down to the Cape you can turn left at the cricket ground and go out to Carn Gloose which gives you panoramic views of Cape Cornwall from the top of high cliffs.
East of the Cape you can access Castle Kenidjack on foot from Botallack and see the Cape from the other side and as a third alternative you can access the rocky beach at the bottom of Kenidjack Valley and view the Cape from sea level.
If you are at Cape a walk around the headland and out to the Coastguard station is really worth the effort.
Busy morning in August 2022 on the day of the Annual Brisons Swim
Slightly different perspective to the norm
Plenty of activity on the slipway if you're lucky
Views from mouth of Kenidjack Valley
Cape silhouette
Heatwave evening July 21st 2021
A walk around Cape Cornwall on a warm May Day in 2021. There were student geologists, artists and many walkers enjoying the day. See diary entry for May 25th for a set of infrared images from the same day