The Robe obelisk, erected in 1855 as a '"day guide" for ships entering Guichen Bay, stands on the headland but faces eventual collapse due to the erosion of the soft sandstone cliffs.

A number of stages were involved in the original headland shape becoming eroded to the present coastal landscape. Headlands and bays are most likely to be formed in areas where there are ...

Different stages of coastal erosion How sea stacks are formed How tides can be used to generate electricity Scottish wildlife at sea This resource is suitable for Landscapes topics for primary ...