Cornwall in Pictures

Cornwall is one of the most photogenic counties of England. Sandy beaches, mine engine houses, pretty harbours, and so much more. Here are just a few photos to illustrate the immense variety of scenery on offer. Click each photograph to see the full-size version.

	Cornwall is blessed with so many large beaches of pure clean sand, washed twice a day by the Atlantic Ocean. This photo includes so much that is emblematic of Cornwall, the beach, the dunes, the sea, and in the distance the vibrant yellow blooms of gorse.
	Perched on the cliff near St Agnes is Wheal Coates tin mine. The Towanroath engine house lies right beside the south-west coast path where the shaft plunges down hundreds of feet to the flooded bottom of the mine. It's possible to stand by the metal grid that covers the shaft and look straight down into the darkness.
	The history of Cornwall goes back a long way, and there are many cairns, dolmens and stone circles dating back to the neolithic age. This unique alignment of stones is at Mên-An-Tol near Penzance. Also nearby are Chysauster and Carn Euny iron-age villages.
	Land's End is the most westerly point of mainland England, the place where the Atlantic meets the English Channel. Set up on the headland is the First and Last House in England and 2km out to sea is the Longships lighthouse. The ferocious waters and unforgiving rocks have been the downfall of many ships.
	There are many country houses and gardens that can be visited in Cornwall. Illustrated here is Trerice, an Elizabethan manor house in the care of the National Trust. Among other options are Lanhydrock, Trelissick, Cotehele and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
	This unusual shot portrays a slightly different view of the harbour at St Ives, showcasing the dramatic location looking out to sea. St Ives is one of the most popular destinations in Cornwall, with the harbours, great beaches for surfing or sunbathing and a thriving arts scene.
	Tin has been produced in Cornwall for at least 4000 years, and Cornish tin was the commodity that made the bronze age possible. By the 19th century all the easy tin had been worked out but the industrial revolution came to the rescue with steam power as the miners drove their way ever deeper underground. Thus was born the iconic Cornish engine house.
	If you've ever wondered what's beneath your feet in Cornwall, the answer is here. These photos were taken in a tin and copper mine about 180 feet underground. For a sense of scale, pick out the person in the left-hand photo, although the stope is actually much bigger than shown. Photos: Cornish Mine Explorers
	No, not an alien landing-site, this is the Eden Project. Once a china-clay pit, the landscape has been reclaimed to create a beautiful global garden. The massive covered Biomes include a tropical rainforest and a fragrant Mediterranean garden.
	King Arthur's Castle boasts a fantastic location on a near-island at Tintagel. Whether it was truly the home of King Arthur or not, it really was an impressive defensive position for a medieval castle. This photo shows both the old and new bridges that provide access to the island.
	The winding entrance to Boscastle protects both the harbour and the village from even the most ferocious winter storms.
	St Michael's Mount is a small tidal island with a historic castle and church on top of the hill and a few cottages and a harbour at the bottom. It is connected to the mainland by a cobbled causeway that appears when the tide is low. When the tide comes in, visitors can travel by boat to reach the island.

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6 Mar 2026, 10:57