Rame Peninsula facts for kids

The Rame Peninsula is a special piece of land in southeast Cornwall, England, which is part of the United Kingdom. Imagine a finger of land sticking out into the sea! That's what a peninsula is. The Rame Peninsula has the English Channel to its south, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. To its east, you'll find Plymouth Sound, a large natural harbor. The River Lynher estuary (where the river meets the sea) is to the north.

The biggest town on the peninsula is Torpoint. It's located on the eastern coast and faces Devonport in Plymouth. The peninsula gets its name from Rame Head, a famous headland at its southern tip. There's also a small village and parish called Rame within the area. The entire Rame Peninsula is so beautiful and important that it's been named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This means it's a protected area because of its amazing scenery and wildlife.

Places to Explore on the Rame Peninsula

Besides Torpoint and Rame village, there are other interesting places to visit on the peninsula:

• Antony
• Crafthole
• Cremyll

You'll also find Fourlanesend, which is home to Fourlanesend School. This is the local primary school for many children living on the Rame Peninsula. The charming villages of Kingsand and Cawsand are nestled safely behind a headland, which protects them from the open sea. A large part of the peninsula is owned by the Mount Edgcumbe estate. This estate includes the beautiful Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, which is a great place for walks and exploring nature.

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  Fourlanesend School, one of the local primary schools for the Rame Peninsula