Showing posts with label Beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beach. Show all posts

Sunday 13 August 2023

Charlestown, and Harbour, Cornwall 30+ Photos


All seemed bright and cheerful, as we left home, but this soon changed by the time we reached Charlestown.


All was misty, but there was a feeling of peacefulness - which was very pleasant. As you will see I snapped a few photos as we walked.


I remembered how we visited Charlestown to see in the the 2000 new millennium.  All was then quiet as we stood on the misty  harbour wall. It was quite magical and felt as if we had stepped back into some sort of time warp. Okay, perhaps a bit fanciful, but I'll always remember that special moment


Anyway, back to reality! 


The mist was quite patchy.


There were a few people on one of Charlestown's two beaches.


A young girl seemed locked in her own thoughts, mesmerised by the sea.


We wandered towards the harbour wall where  several people had gathered


The mist seemed to linger.


Looking from the harbour wall the beach appeared quite hazy.


A Dinghy went out to sea .


There's a lifebuoy on the harbour wall.


Next is a mechanism once used to lower boats into the harbour



All gradually got brighter, below is Charlestown's other small beach.


But don't get to near the cliffs!


Everything gradually got brighter and there were more people about. Oh, and there was an ice cream van on a bit of a slant.


More and more people arrived. It's a popular place for holidaymakers  to visit. 


Definitely clearer now.


Let's look at a few boats / ships.


The Pier House was getting busy as the mist lifted.



A few more boats.















Below is one of several restaurants - there are a few choices, including the Pier House.



On our way back home now - a couple of cottages seen, on the road into (or out of) Charlestown.





And perhaps  a visit to Carlyon Bay, it's not far.



Hello, thanks for visiting my blog.
All good wishes ~ Mike.


Friday 16 June 2023

Sand and Barrel Jellyfish at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall.

 

Carlyon Bay beach, Cornwall


There is a long beach at Carlyon Bay, St.Austell, Cornwall. 

The photo above was snapped after I had walked to the far end of the sand, so not many people about! Well, none actually! It gets much busier though at the height of the summer season. 

This far end of the beach was once a designated for naturists. I'm not sure if this still applies as the beach has confusing plans for redevelopment - mind you this has been promised / threatened for many years, but actual building work has never commenced.

The other end of the beach (photo below), nearest the car park, is quite popular. There are rocks to explore and so on. Some people are even brave enough to plunge into the water.


The rocks and beach with holiday makers at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

You have to be a little aware, if close to the cliffs, as there are rock falls occasionally.

Rockfalls at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

When I walked to the far end of the beach all seemed peaceful, other than a young seagull blowing in the wind.

A young seagull on the beach at Carlyon Bay

But then I spotted something in the sea - jellyfish - big ones!

Barrel Jellyfish seen at Carlyon Beach

They are Barrel jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) and are said to be the largest in UK waters. I have read that they can grow as large as a dustbin lid - and are sometimes, therefore, known as dustbin-lid jellyfish. 

Barrel jellyfish in the water at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

The jellyfish can sting but this is not normally harmful to us humans.

Barrel Jellyfish at Cornwall Bay, St.Austell

The jellyfish aren't at Carlyon Bay all of the time! They are most likely to be seen in May or June when the waters start to warm. They can get washed ashore if they swim too near the beach.

Jellyfish in the sea at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

There always seems to be something interesting on a long beach. I have seen a very large fin whale washed ashore at Carlyon Bay, which was quite upsetting. 

After walking the length of the beach I retraced my footsteps to the most popular section - and the flags were flying!


Carlyon Bay welcome on the beach.

As I walked back to the car - up a hill unfortunately - I snapped a final photo looking out to sea.

Looking out to sea and coastline from Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

Kindly note this post was also published a while back. I am not available at the moment.

Many thanks for visiting my blog.
Good wishes ~ Mike.

Sunday 11 June 2023

Lovely Beach and Views at Newquay Cornwall

Towan Beach, Newquay Cornwall

A while back, when I snapped these photos, we were having lunch at the Fort Inn, Newquay. The  photo above was taken from the Inn where there are stunning views.

The photo above is looking along the popular Towan Beach. Not too many people about but will be heaving with people in the main summer season. The next photo is the Fort Inn's terrace.


Sea View from Fort Inn, Newquay, Cornwall

After lunch we we had a short walk. 

Towan Island (below) always fascinates me. The only access to the house is over the slender bridge. The island is surrounded by water  at high tide. 

Towan Island, Newquay, Cornwall

 moving on to Newquay's Harbour.


Newquay Harbour, Cornwall


 More photos of the harbour on my blog post: Newquay Harbour and Towan Island.

The next photo is looking from the beach, back towards the Fort Inn.

Sorry it is only a short post today but life has been a bit busy.
All good wishes ~ Mike.

Saturday 20 May 2023

A Walk Along Par Beach, Cornwall


It's Par Beach today, not perhaps one of my favourite beaches but it's pleasant to walk along the sand.  Oh yes,  I nearly forgot, dogs like the beach.


The tide goes out a long way  and, when the tide is high, the water is still shallow unless you walk quite a distance into the sea. Children seem to like this in the summer season.


Backing onto the beach are some sand dunes.  


Below is part of the beach looking from the dunes, with green fields in the distance.


At the far back of Par Beach are caravans and chalets to let in the summer season. This area is now known as Par Sands Holiday Park.


The caravans are all neat and tidy.


Here are a couple of the chalets by a lake.


The lake is deep, so swimming, fishing and boating aren't allowed.


Seagulls, Canadian geese and ducks gather around the lake. Mostly because people like to 'feed the ducks'.


Looking across the lake, with a couple of chalets on view.


The sun got brighter as we walked and more people headed to the beach.


We had parked our car in the bumpy carpark. The cost was £1 per hour - I don't know if this will increase in the main holiday season.
The photo below, of  Par Beach, was snapped last summer.



If you like walking you'll find  Cornwall's coastal path in the Par Beach carpark. Looking towards the sea it's on your left towards the back of the car park. There's a lovely walk to Polkerris  (and beyond) along the path - the photo below was taken in July.



Here's a blog post on Polkerris: 
That's all for today. 
Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike.

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