Intricate sun and shadow patterns formed in a shallow tidal stream .

Intricate sun and shadow patterns formed in a shallow tidal stream .

The sun creates fascinating shadows in the ripples created by a shell resting in a shallow tidal stream.

Originally built as a refuge from the local wreck blackspots including Loe Bar, a notorious area for shipping, Porthleven is the most southerly port in Britain. Being subject to powerful swells it is one of the most popular surfing locations in the country. The town was home to Guy Gibson, the commanding officer of the Dambusters squadron.

Originally built as a refuge from the local wreck blackspots including Loe Bar, a notorious area for shipping, Porthleven is the most southerly port in Britain. Being subject to powerful swells it is one of the most popular surfing locations in the country. The town was home to Guy Gibson, the commanding officer of the Dambusters squadron.

The cove and slipway is privately owned but the public are granted access to this picturesque spot. A tunnel at the foot of the cove was dug to give local farmers access with their horse and cart to the beach. In the past farmers collected seaweed from the beach to use as fertiliser.

Atlantic breakers fanned by strong winds pound the cliffs at Pendeen below the lighthouse. Pendeen lighthouse was established in 1900 and its beam has a range of 16 miles.

Atlantic breakers fanned by strong winds pound the cliffs at Pendeen below the lighthouse. Pendeen lighthouse was established in 1900 and its beam has a range of 16 miles.

Very picturesque in its own right, the village of Fionnphort is also the base of the ferry service to the historic island of Iona. Traditionally a fishing village Fionnphort continues to have a successful industry with locally caught shellfish exported to Spain and France.

Situated on the north coast of the Llyen Peninsula, one of the main attractions of Morfa Nefyn is its long sandy beach. Settlements have been found in the area dating back to around 100 BC. The village was a busy coastal trading and fishing centre at its peak in the 19th century.

Lying in the ancient parish of Fylingdales Robin Hood's Bay is a popular tourist attraction and is famous for its fossils. The rocks which are exposed at low tide consist of Limestone and Blue Shale and were formed some 170 million years ago.