Our Beautiful Area : The Roseland Peninsula

The Roseland Peninsula, South Cornwall, United Kingdom
by H Tiddy Estate Agents, St Mawes, The Roseland, Truro, Cornwall

More than half way along the south coast of Cornwall lies the Roseland. Its name derives from the Cornish word ros, meaning promontory. It is in fact much larger than what is usually thought of as a promontory, being between 6 and 10 miles north-south, and between 3 and 8 miles east-west. It has only recently been labelled by the Ordnance Survey as 'Roseland Peninsula', but with no defined boundary. It is taken here and it is believed usually acknowledged, to include the six civil parishes of St Just in Roseland, Gerrans (containing the former parish of St Anthony), Philleigh, Veryan, Ruanlanihorne and Cuby. To the east and sometimes loosely associated with the Roseland are the civil parishes of Mevagissey, St Gorran, St Ewe and St Michael Caerhays. To the north, also loosely associated, are St Michael Penkevil and Tregoney, containing only a few hamlets between them. Confusingly, the village of Tregony is not in the parish of Tregoney, but is in Cuby.

The Roseland's outstanding natural beauty is of course the reason for its popularity, with a multitude of facilities available both on the water and the land. Some of Cornwall's best walks can be found on the Roseland, along cliff tops, across beaches, beside creeks, and through woods and fields. There is plenty of wildlife, with sea birds, waders, hawks and smaller birds, while sightings of dolphins, seals and roe deer are not uncommon. Water related recreational activities include wind surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and of course sailing. The latter supports boatyards at St Mawes, St Just and Percuil. Sailing is a major feature of the area with the largest sailing club in the southwest located at St Mawes. In addition to all this there are many cultural events including the Roseland Festival, Roseland Music Society, Heritage groups and more.

H Tiddy. The Roseland's Longest Established Property Experts.

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