View of Enys Dodnan Arch from Pordenack Point
View of Enys Dodnan Arch from Pordenack Point
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View of Enys Dodnan Arch from Pordenack Point
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This area is a coastal Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its biodiversity, in particular bird passage migrants and maritime vegetation.
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