Ralph's Cupboard.

Kayaks are one way of getting to the almost inaccessible beach here!
(Portreath, Cornwall)
Legend has it that someone traversed that ridge and back in winklepickers and without using his hands. I've looked carefully at the route and can see that it is do-able (but even I would balk at winklepickers!)

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Jeff Farley

A superb shot Andy.

6 years ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Photo superbe. Nicole.

6 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club

Great image Andy, the PoV makes it look like a sea monster taking a mouthful! - any idea why it's called Ralph's cupboard?

6 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied

(see the discussion)

The name comes from the cave's legendary occupant, the giant Wrath (or Ralph). He was a particularly unpleasant character with a fondness for wrecking ships from which he would steal all the cargo and eat the crew. The 'cupboard' is where he stowed away all his loot.
Obvious really!
And your intuition wasn't far off!

6 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

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Annemarie,
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Petar,
Colin,
Annemarie,
Michelle,
Marie-claire,
Christel,
Rosa,
Jeff,
Nicole,
Maggie,
Thank you all!

6 years ago.

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