What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Cornwall.
Samphire Island is a small, rocky islet located near the coast of Cornwall, notable for its name derived from the sea-sampling plant, samphire, which historically grew along its shores. While no permanent settlement is recorded, such islands were often used by local communities for foraging and fishing in the region.
Places near here
Porth-cadjack CoveBay · 194 yd
Waterfall at Porth-cadjack CoveWaterfall · 338 yd
Basset's CoveBay · 557 yd
Mirrose WellSpring · 642 yd
Crane CastleCastle · 886 yd
Royal Navy Rescue Helicopter passing Western HillMountain or hill · 1005 yd
Cave on Portreath BeachCave or cavern · 1411 yd
Gull RockIslet · 1513 yd
Portreath BeachBeach / strand · 1647 yd
Tehidy HouseListed building · 1650 yd
Log sculpture in Tehidy Country ParkPublic sculpture · 1661 yd
Houses on the hill above PortreathMountain or hill · 1742 ydOther information
Photo: Tony Atkin · CC BY-SA 2.0