Steeple Point to Marsland Mouth, Scientific conservation area on the north Cornish coast, England
The protected site extends along the coastline from Steeple Point to Marsland Mouth, covering 342.8 hectares of diverse natural environments.
The area received its formal designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1973, marking a commitment to preserve its geological and biological features.
The South West Coast Path runs through the site, connecting local communities while providing access to natural heritage and education opportunities.
Visitors can explore the site through established walking paths, observing various butterfly species, including the brown hairstreak and marsh fritillary.
The location contains fourteen species of dragonfly and serves as a habitat for roe deer within the Marsland Valley section.
Location: Morwenstow
GPS coordinates: 50.91490,-4.55990
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:15
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861 m
Stowe House, Kilkhampton
4.9 km
Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist, Morwenstow
730 m
Sandymouth Beach
6 km
Penstowe Castle
6 km
St Olaf's Church, Bude
8.5 km
St Nectan's Church, Welcombe
3.6 km
Duckpool to Furzey Cove
6.5 km
Church of St James
6.9 km
Holy well of St John about 125 – metres south east of the Church of St Morwenna
823 m
Marsland Manor
1.7 km
Kilkhampton War Memorial
6.9 km
Rectory Farmhouse
890 m
Stile, lychgate and former mortuary adjoining lychgate at south about 20m south-east of the Church of St Morwenna
794 m
Milestone, just S of 30mph sign
7 km
Algernon Carteret Thynne monument, Kilkhampton
6.9 km
Duckpool Beach
4.4 km
The Old Smithy
3.6 km
The Vicarage
730 m
Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall
8 km
Docton Mill
7.6 km
Milestone, N of Stursdon Cross
5.9 km
Milestone, Taylors Cross, N of Kilkhampton
6.9 km
Milestone, Barnacott, lay-by (the old road)
7.6 km
Milestone, Bush, cutting on old road over Hunthill
8.5 km
Milestone, just N of East Thorne Touring Park (East Thorne Farm)
7.6 km
Milestone, Crimp
5.4 km
Milestone, Woolley, just S of Bradworthy turn
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