Tregantle Fort remains in military use and therefore there is no access to the interior. However, the South-West Coastal Path runs through the fort’s grounds allowing good views of the southern side. The site of the High Angle Battery is now a public long stay car park although no remains are visible.
Who built Tregantle fort?
The fort was originally designed by Captain William Crossman, with later modifications by Captain (later Maj General) Edmund Frederick Du Cane, Construction commenced in 1859 and was completed in 1865. When originally designed it had provision for 35 large guns.
When was Tregantle Fort built?
1858 and 1865
Tregantle Fort was built between 1858 and 1865 as part of a major fortification programme initiated as a result of French re-armament.
Is Tregantle beach dog friendly?
Tregantle Beach is pet-friendly. This stretch of beach runs from Oldhouse Cove to Sharrow Beach. It’s best to visit during low tide, when the whole beach can be accessed.
How long is Whitsand Bay?
4 miles
Located between Rame Head and Portwrinkle this is possibly one of the best beaches in this part of Cornwall. Whitsand Bay consists of a stretch of sand approaching 4 miles in length towards low tide where several smaller coves join up.
Is Whitsand Bay dog friendly?
Whitsand Bay With four miles of varying coastline Whitsand offers lots of beach options of dogs and owners alike. The beach, which is south west facing, stretches the whole 4 miles at low tide, while at high there’s four different beaches to choose from. It’s dog friendly all year round.
Is Whitsand Bay Sandy?
Whitsand Bay consists of a stretch of sand approaching 4 miles in length towards low tide where several smaller coves join up. Access to the beach is tricky at the best of times owing to the steep, high cliff paths from car parks at either end.
Who owns Whitsand Bay?
The 32-bedroom Whitsand Bay Hotel at Portwrinkle has been owned by Chris and Jennifer Phillips for the last 17 years and have now submitted a planning application to Cornwall Council for the change of use of the Grade-II listed building, after around 12 months up for sale.
Are there toilets at Pentewan beach?
Free car parking, cafes and toilets are provided in Pentewan village 500 metres from the beach along the old harbour lane with disability access.
Is Pentewan Beach Sandy?
Gloriously wide and beautifully golden, Pentewan beach stretches for over half a mile and is as sandy as they come.
Tregantle Fort was completed in 1865 with barracks accommodation for 1,000 men and provision for 35 large guns. In the event, far smaller establishments have been based there, with only six gunners in 1882.
What is the live firing range at Tregantle Fort?
Live Firing Range. Tregantle Fort remains in military use and primarily serves as a small arms firing range. For this reason the coastal path is shut/diverted on occasions. Red flags and lights indicate when firing is taking place.
What is the significance of Tregantle?
Tregantle was the lynchpin of the Western Lines – the chain of fortifications that ensured no enemy force could land in South-East Cornwall, take control of the high ground and bombard the dockyard on the other side of the River Tamar.
Why is Tregantle infamous within the Armed Forces?
Tregantle is infamous within the armed forces because many of the rifle ranges located there slope steeply down towards the sea. These ranges are still in use, primarily by personnel located at HMS Raleigh . Tregantle was vacated after World War I until 1938, when it was used as the Territorial Army Passive Air Defence School.
