Showing posts with label Carlyon Bay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carlyon Bay. Show all posts

Monday 25 September 2023

A Short Walk on Carlyon Beach, Cornwall


We hadn't been able to get out walking for a while, so decided on a short walk along the beach at Carlyon Bay. There's no car parking charge at the moment- not that I'm a tight wad of course!


Only a few people on the beach as you can see by the photos. The weather was changeable but mostly with a touch of blue in the sky.


I've walked on the beach here for many years but had never noticed this hole in the rocks previously.


There was a lot of seaweed about.


The sea was a lovely shade blue.


We got talking to someone and the sea seemed even brighter with fluffy white clouds.


We crossed  the beach, walking towards the cliffs.


There's a proper path to walk by the cliffs.


First though, we looked across the beach.


The view stretches to the Gribbin Tower in the distance - well it did with my camera's zoom.


Back to the cliffs and more realistic colours. Actually it started rain.


A few shrubs and plants alongside the path as we made our way back to our car.


We got back to our car without getting too wet. 

The photo below shows the far end of the beach at Carlyon Bay, on a previous early morning walk. Always special to be the first on the sand.


That's my lot for today.
Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike.

I mentioned Gribbin Tower in the post, here's one of my posts on Gribbin Head and the Tower:

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.

Friday 7 April 2023

A short walk from Carlyon Bay to Spit Beach and Beyond


The weather was in a quandary. Should it rain, dabble in sunshine or be dark and menacing? 


Whatever the weather we decided to go for a walk and headed for Carlyon Bay golf course. Not to play though, as I agree with Mark Twain who said, "Golf is a good walk spoiled." I guess I should apologise to any golfers! 


Alongside the golf course, overlooking the sea, there is a public footpath with some lovely views. You have to be aware of any stray golf balls, of course.


With the golf course stretched out before us it turned quite dark with a few drops of rain.


Clouds formed as we walked.


We decided to keep walking and visited Spit Beach. From here it is also possible to carry on walking to Par Beach - though the footpath is a bit grotty.  The sun did its best to shine.


For a brief moment Spit Beach looked great, with blue-green sea lapping the shore.


We decided to retrace our steps alongside the golf course. Dark clouds built up once more.


The clouds appeared to be almost hovering above the horizon.


With Carlyon Bay beach in view we are nearly back to where we started. 


To walk along the side of the golf course park in the Carlyon Bay beach car park. It's a bit bumpy but is often free out of the tourist season. Walk down the hill a short way and on the left is a Public Footpath sign, follow this to where we started our walk. Note that the path can get a bit muddy following heavy rain. 

To finish today's post the azalea in our front garden. Thanks for visiting my blog - Mike. 




Friday 10 February 2023

SEARCHING FOR GOOD LUCK AT CARLYON BAY, CORNWALL

Gosh, a pleasant day, the rain had  ceased, though a few puddles remained. We decided to have a short walk along the beach at  Carlyon Bay.

Puddles at Carlon Bay, Cornwall

It was quite chilly, but who cares when there is treasure to be found - well, perhaps.

Beach at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

I had recently read a book 'Seagulls in the Attic' by Tessa Hainsworth, who has started a new life in Cornwall. 

Tessa writes how she likes to find cowrie shells on the beach. She writes, "I love these tiny pinkish shells, no bigger than my little fingernail. They're lucky shells, the Cornish equivalent to the Irish four-leaf clover."

On a previous visit to Carlyon Bay my wife and I found dozens of small pink shells. So we set off to find some more. It's always useful to have a handy supply of good luck, you never know when it might come in handy!

I soon found a pink shell but little else.

Shell ay Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

The beach was quite empty, the sand smooth, untouched and nothing had been washed ashore.

Untouched beach at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

A walk on the untouched sand is, by itself, good luck.

Sea and cliffs at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

We enjoyed the far end of the beach, the peace and the silence.

Cliffs and rocks at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

The rocks and cliffs have their own special beauty. The comings and goings they must have witnessed over thousands of years.

Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, close up detail of cliifs

Eventually we retraced our footsteps.

Carlyon Bay sandy beach

Looking inland, numerous enormous rocks were piled high. They were originally to be used as a breakwater when there was talk of the beach being redeveloped with apartments and shops. But this has never come to fruition.


Rocks at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

We made our way back to our car via the puddles.

Reflections in puddle at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

I did manage to pick up a few bits and pieces along the beach, but nothing too exciting. They will, however, be added to my collection of bits and pieces labelled 'you never know when these might come in handy.'

Seaglass and shells found at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall


Thanks for visiting my blog
Hope you lots of good luck luck ~ Mike.

Friday 7 October 2022

A WALK ALONG CARLYON BAY'S THREE BEACHES, CORNWALL


It was a dull, dreary morning but we headed for the beach at Carlyon Bay. There are actually three beaches, Crinnis, Shorthorn and Polgaver which join to make one long stretch. 

The large car park was free, but there was a charge of £3 throughout the summer season  


We began by walking at the back of the beach next to the cliffs.


A small river wriggles through the sand.


The cliffs were fenced off years ago as a village style development was planned here, but this has never come to fruition. 


Tufts of grasses grow on this side of the beach.


Looking back to view where we had walked so far.


The sea can be seen across the beach, but it didn't look too inviting.


The cliffs, as shown below, are as far as you can walk along this side of the beach. Actually that isn't strictly true as  you can clamber up the cliffs and reach the coastal path. This is not recommended though. 

We crossed the sand and the small river, to reach the sea, to make this a circular walk. 


The sand is much smoother here.


Not a footprint to be seen. 


Some seaweed on the shore.


When the sun shines the sea and sand can look quite special.


A metal fence on the opposite side of the beach.


A mixture of seaweed on the shore.


We now reach the end of the beach. The road at the top of these cliffs has some dream houses and a hotel.


Below is the area where most visitors seem to gravitate as, during the summer months, there are beach bars and the like. 


We now make our way back to our car passing the cliffs.


A sign shows the way to the Coast Path.


All in all our walk was just over three miles.

Thanks for visiting my blog . 
Good wishes, have a great week ~Mike.

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