Portwrinkle facts for kids

Portwrinkle (Cornish: Porthwykkel) is a small village right on the coast in south-east Cornwall, England. It sits at the western end of Whitsand Bay, about five miles (8 km) south-west of Saltash. It's a peaceful spot known for its beautiful coastline.

This village was once a busy fishing village. You can still see parts of the old walls from the 1600s, which were used to store fish like pilchards. Today, some of these old walls are even part of people's homes! Portwrinkle has a small harbour and two beaches that are easy to reach. While there aren't many shops in the village itself (just a cafe near the beach car park), you can find a post office in the nearby village of Crafthole.

The Whitsand Bay Hotel used to be a big house called Thanckes House. It was moved from Torpoint and rebuilt here in Portwrinkle. The hotel closed in 2018, but the building is still standing. It's a "Grade II listed building," which means it's an important historical building protected by law.

Exploring Eglarooze Cliff's Nature

Eglarooze Cliff (Cornish: Eglos Ros) is located just west of Portwrinkle. This cliff is a very special place for nature lovers. It's officially called a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of its amazing plants and animals. An SSSI is an area that has special protection to keep its wildlife and natural features safe.

Rare Plants at Eglarooze Cliff

The cliff is home to some very rare plants. It has two types of plants that are listed in the Red Data Book. This book lists plants and animals that are in danger of disappearing forever. The two endangered plants found here are the slender bird's-foot trefoil and the carrot broomrape. These plants are carefully protected to help them survive and thrive.