Port Isaac, North Cornwall by lick.a.witch

Photography • Landscape • posted on Sep 04, 2010

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A fishing village on the North Cornish coast that surrounds a picturesque harbour, Port Isaac is a step back in time. The houses here, mostly 18th and 19th century, lie along the sheltered valley and are built into the steep surrounding cliffside and the majority of streets are exceptionally narrow. One is actually called Squeezeebelly Alley! From the Middle Ages, Port Isaac imported and exported ores, limestone, salt and pottery among other commodities, via the small harbour. This came to an end when the railway stepped in and new roadways were built. One industry which remains strong, however, is the fishing for crab and lobster which are landed daily. Four such small crab and lobster craft can be in this image. Also in the image is a chap atop the cliff, along with 3 dogs! I must admit I'd do that walk with Barney only after he was taught the use and deployment of a parachute or read a book on absailing - twice! ^=^ I took this walk from Tintagel Castle and it is one I take as much as I am able before and after the holiday season here ends. On a late warm spring or early autumn day, to sit on a rock overlooking this pretty harbour, armed with a book, a flask of coffee or blueberry juice, is what I call total bliss! Thank you for taking the time to look. ^=^

Comments (17)

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durleybeachbum

5:15AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Bliss indeed!!! Barney and Ralph can both go on the same course.

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GBCalls

5:22AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Beautiful place and easy to see why you enjoy it.

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jayfar

5:39AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

A very lovely scene, one of the Cornish gems.

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Digitaleagle

6:50AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

What a great place awesome capture!

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blinkings

9:09AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Great shot with heaps to see.

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DAVER2112

9:15AM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Great view and capture. :)

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NitraLing

1:15PM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Awesome scenery!!!!

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Sea_Dog

1:35PM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Beautiful scene - Zoom is a must for full enjoyment

alanwilliams

3:47PM | Sat, 04 September 2010

lovely shot of a beautiful spot, and home to one of my favourite sea shanty groups Fishermens Friends

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alida

4:36PM | Sat, 04 September 2010

what a lovely spot:)

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jmb007

5:18PM | Sat, 04 September 2010

bel endroit!!

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SyberianFrost

8:29PM | Sat, 04 September 2010

Excellent photo

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Star4mation

9:02AM | Sun, 05 September 2010

Super photo Carpathia! It's a fair walk from Tintagel over the cliff path. 6 miles or so? Beautiful scenery though! I remember Squeezeebelly Alley well, and that antique shop that used to sell hugely expensive vegetables on a Sunday with a free antique (to get over the Sunday trading laws.) :)

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