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Pentire PointPentire Point is a headland on the Atlantic North Coast of Cornwall, England, at the estuary of the River Camel. The coastline is under the ownership of The National Trust, although the bulk of the headland itself belongs to Pentire Farm. The South West Coast Path closely follows the entire coastline of the headland, and sightseeing boat tours regularly travel along the coast from the nearby port of Padstow. Geography Pentire Point extends from the village of Polzeath, with New Polzeath built along the clifftop at its south-eastern corner. It then runs the length of the beach at Polzeath, Hayle Bay, and juts out pointing north-west into the Atlantic Ocean. This corner of the headland is Pentire Point itself, with a sheer 80 foot cliff down into the Atlantic. (There are many rock climbing routes on the cliffs of Pentire.) About a mile off the Point lies the tiny island of Newland. At the Point, the coast swings north-east towards Rumps Point, more commonly known to locals as The Rumps. This unusual cliff formation somewhat resembles a dragon rising from the ocean, and is the site of Iron Age clifftop fortifications - the series of mound and ditch earthworks remain clearly visible today. The tiny island of The Mouls lies just off The Rumps, and is a busy habitat for seabirds. The coast then once more turns the corner and heads south-east into Port Quin Bay. External Links * Pentire Point on the South West Coast Path Photo Tour Website
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