Beaches South West England Fishing Cove - Godrevy Point - Cornwall | Fishing Cove - Godrevy Point - Cornwall |
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General This is a beautiful little cove located on the north coast of Cornwall near Navax Point and not too far from St. Ives. Getting There OS SW596429 
The access is described as "fairly good" - and better than may naturist beaches. From Hayle take the B3301 towards Portreath. Immediately after the single track bridges turn left down a lane to the NT car park (£1.50, members free). Use the field at the end. The path round the headland goes from the far side, and the one across the headland from the right hand corner. It is a 2km (but "very fine") walk to the east across the headland and along the coast path. Going round the headland adds 500m. As you approach the cove you will be able to see the path down the cliffs.
Alternatively, continue along the B3301 for another 1.4km to a small, free, NT car park that is only a couple of hundred metres from the cove. Walk west along the coast path to find the path down. The path is fairly steep and the steps are not brilliant, but neither is it particularly difficult. "We had a 6 year old with us and he had no difficulty at all." However, the path does require care. Description "When we were there, it was low tide and there was plenty of lovely sand available away from the shade of the cliffs. A man said that the shade from the cliffs can be a problem, especially late or early in the year. I should think that the state of the tide also makes a difference. At least the walk back up the cliffs is in the shade!" Other Coves near Godrevy Point "David Martin's book suggests that the coves to the east of Godrevy Point are suitable. From above, it looked like the one at the end of the path cutting across the headland from the NT car park was best. However, the path down looked difficult and the sand looked poorer than at Fishing Cove. Overall rating - fairly good, but Fishing Cove is better in all respects." If you would like to contribute to this page, please use the form below. Comments (4)
  written by Peter, December 02, 2007
I have visited this beach on a number of occasions, on one occasion spending 6 hours there. It is used by a mixture of locals and tourists and has an extremely friendly atmosphere. The sea is great to swim in, although the currents can make it challenging if it is windy. It is a very steep climb in and out of the cove but well worth it. The comment about the shade can be an advantage if you are not used to too long in the sun as you can seek shelter. A hidden gem.
written by Jane, June 12, 2008
I cant say as I've been to this beach yet but it sounds great, I'll make it next on my list to try....
written by Mark, July 20, 2008
I went to this beach many years ago, and as I was swimming seals kept popping up around me. A quite magical experience. Now I have seen it here I will go back again.
written by stu and angie, September 14, 2008
what a beach all you could ask for quite and the views stunning you can swim with out any problems and then a seal could pop up and say hello found locals very friendly the walk up and down can be challanging but well worth it. will be going back next year.
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