Berry Head to Sharkham Point is a haven for several nationally rare and threatened species which are dependent upon the thin limestone soils, mile climate and exposed conditions of the headland.
The Cornwall AONB covers an area of 958 sq km and consists of 12 separate parts which includes 10 stretches of coastline, the Camel Estuary and Bodmin Moor. Whilst there are some similar characteristics, the landscape of the 12 areas is diverse and distinct.
A quiet sand and shingle beach situated in an attractive rocky cove. There are lots of rock pools to explore at low tide and some of the shells on the beach have been washed up from the Caribbean on the Gulf Stream.
Covering 35 square miles, the forest was formerly a royal hunting forest. It is now a place of few crowds and much peace with the largest area of old oak trees in Britain.
Cardinham contains over 250 hectares of mixed woodland set within a complex series of impressive steep valleys and narrow ravines. Ideal area for walking, cycling and horse-riding.
