Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach
Overview
Made famous in the BBC series Poldark, this beautiful sandy beach has a little church at one end, jutting out of the cliffs. It is also an area of archaeological importance.
See the Visit Cornwall website.
What makes it special
- Visit a site of archaeological importance
- See dunes, beaches, a medieval church and a reedbed rich in wildlife
- Take a trip to where Poldark was filmed
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Roskilly's Ice Cream Farm
Take a look at a real working Cornish ice cream farm! Meet the herd of cows, go for a stroll around the meadows, and of course get a sample of their delicious ice cream.
Flambards
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Kynance Cove
This picture postcard beach has spectacular rock formations, white sands and clear blue waters.
Helford River
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Walking and Rambling on The Lizard
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Lizard Lighthouse and Point
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Poldark Mine - Cornish Mining World Heritage
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Watersports in Coverack
This is one of only a few sites in England where you can learn how to windsurf on the open sea.
Walking and Rambling in Coverack
This part of the South West coastal path is one of the quietest and most beautiful. Get away from it all at any time of year and indulge in the scenic views and sea air.
Coverack Windsurfing School
Try a half-day taster session at one of the few places in England where you can learn to windsurf on the sea. Coverack has an east facing bay, so protected and ideal for first timers to learn.
Porth Kerris Dive School
Dive in the sea and explore one of the wrecks on the Manacle rocks - the stair case from the Mohegan is in the hostel!
BF Adventure
Get outdoors and have fun at this exciting activity centre. As a charity, they help hundreds of disadvantaged children in Cornwall too.
Watersports at Lizard Point
Enjoy surfing without the crowds - a surfers’ paradise without waiting to catch that perfect wave.
St Michael's Mount
From monks to a Cornish giant, the history and mythology that layer up on this rocky tidal island near Penzance is richly diverse.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall (Falmouth)
Love boats, the sea and Cornwall? You'll find all things nautical at this amazing museum – don't miss the stunning views from the lookout tower across Falmouth Harbour.
Pendennis Castle
Visit the hands-on discovery centre and explore one of the finest mighty fortresses built by Henry VIII to defend the country.