Thank you…..it is a steep walk down and climb back but well worth it (the descent and ascent also helps to keep it just a touch quieter than perhaps it should 🙂
It is designated as a site of Special Scientific and Interest for its Geology and Botanical values. The rock is for the most part Devonian Slate and the shapes have been created by sea water erosion. Those are indeed people so I guess it give you and idea of size. The underground geology of this Cornish coastline was once rich in minerals…Tin being the most well known, but also Coal and Arsenic.
Aahh, yes, I can pick ’em…lol.
I’m sure the minerals are still there, somewhere. All of the UK is fascinating in that regard. You must have been either in a plane or at the top of a very high hill to take this pic, David!
Beautiful!
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Thank you…..it is a steep walk down and climb back but well worth it (the descent and ascent also helps to keep it just a touch quieter than perhaps it should 🙂
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A quiet spot is always special.
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Stunning location and a beautiful image!
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and just to remind us all who are so called enjoying summer that some years it was just like this 🙂 Maybe soon!
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Alas…. tempting but unreachable for me nowadays. Keep it a secret! 😀
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It looked just like that when I was there 9 years ago. It’s cold and wet here today so I needed this image this morning. Thanks.
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Yep….not much of a summer (so far!) 🙂
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Those shapes on the sand look as if they could be fossilized remains of ancient trees. And, are those people or birds I see in amongst them?
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It is designated as a site of Special Scientific and Interest for its Geology and Botanical values. The rock is for the most part Devonian Slate and the shapes have been created by sea water erosion. Those are indeed people so I guess it give you and idea of size. The underground geology of this Cornish coastline was once rich in minerals…Tin being the most well known, but also Coal and Arsenic.
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Aahh, yes, I can pick ’em…lol.
I’m sure the minerals are still there, somewhere. All of the UK is fascinating in that regard. You must have been either in a plane or at the top of a very high hill to take this pic, David!
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Just the top of the steps down from the cliffs that surround the bay
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