Helston: Kennack Sands
Few places in Cornwall have a history as closely tied to the geology of the Lizard Peninsula as Kennack Sands. On Cornwall’s south-east coast, its two sandy coves are divided by a low rocky outcrop and meet the English Channel beneath the slopes of the Lizard. The peninsula is formed from part of an ancient oceanic crust, and its unusual mix of dark gabbro, pale schist and green-red serpentine makes it one of Britain’s most distinctive geological districts. Serpentine has long been cut and polished into decorative wares, linking the coast’s rocks with a traditional Cornish craft. Kennack Sands is also part of a settled holiday coastline, with holiday parks and small communities along this exposed shore.
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Helston occupies the valley of the River Cober in Cornwall, south-west England. The town lies just north of Loe Pool, Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater lake, separated from Mount’s Bay by the shingle ridge of Loe Bar. Its streets reflect Helston’s long role as a market town for the surrounding rural and former mining districts. Each 8 May, Flora Day brings the Furry Dance to the centre, as processions move through shops and public buildings to traditional Cornish music. The nearby Lizard Peninsula and the coast around Mount’s Bay extend the setting well beyond town. Browse additional webcams from Cornwall to extend your view of south-west England.
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