Botallack Cornwall Map

About Botallack

Botallack breathes the bracing air of Cornwall's far west, a place where the land meets the sea with dramatic force. It lies 1.3 km north-north-west of St Just (from St Just: bearing 348°T, OS grid SW 368 326), and is situated north-west of Tregeseal village. The very essence of Botallack is tied to the riches drawn from the earth beneath its rugged slopes, a legacy of tin and copper mining that has shaped its very contours. Here, the granite outcrops, worn smooth by the ceaseless wind, stand as silent witnesses to centuries of arduous toil, their weathered faces catching the low, golden light of late afternoon. The scattered cottages, built from local stone, seem to huddle together against the elements, their slate roofs gleaming like scales after a passing shower. Even in its quietude, Botallack carries the echo of industry, a subtle hum of history that resonates with the relentless rhythm of the ocean just beyond the cliffs.

About This Botallack Map Page

Explore Botallack, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.135809, -5.683701. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.