Coves

Beacon Cove is a semi-circular small sandy cove set between high cliffs north of Watergate Bay and just south of Mawgan Porth.

"Black Head" or "Black Head Headland" in Cornwall refers to a geographical feature on the southwestern coast of Cornwall. It is a headland located nea...

Bream Cove is a small, sheltered beach overlooking Falmouth Bay, just north of the Helford River.

Cadgwith Cove is one of those Cornish fishing villages that time seems to have passed by. The beach is still very much the centre of the village with ...

Cape Cornwall is a striking headland located near the town of St Just on Cornwall’s rugged west coast.

Set at the heart of St Austell Bay, Carlyon Bay is a stretch of almost 2 miles of coarse sand.

Cawsand is a small fishing village, which, along with its neighbour Kingsand, was once known for smuggling. Both villages are now part of Mount Edgcum...

Set in a mining valley between high cliffs, the first view of the cove is quite dramatic. The impression you will get of Chapel Porth depends on when ...

This narrow little rocky cove set between the cliffs on the eastern side of the Lizard Point is a real gem.

Constantine Bay offers a sweeping arc of gently shelving soft pale sands. This west-facing beach has numerous rock pools to explore and is very popula...

Set between imposing cliffs at the end of a narrow valley and backing right onto the village, is Crackington Haven beach.

Fisherman's Cove is situated on a stretch of coast running between Godrevy and Portreath known as North Cliffs.

Gillan is situated in a picturesque spot near the mouth of a small creek, just off the Helford River at the north of the Lizard Peninsula. The small s...

Situated on a quiet stretch of the Lizard Peninsula, not to be confused with Godrevy on the north coast, this little cove is a true hidden gem. The on...

Heading towards Lizard Point from Helston, Gunwalloe is a small fishing cove with a small but charming beach. The local church of St Winwaloe stands a...

Harbour Cove is located near the mouth of the Camel Estuary. It is isolated and relatively quiet all year round, with most visitors staying nearby in ...

Harlyn Bay is renowned for its expansive sandy beach, crystal-clear waters, and excellent conditions for surfing and family beach days.

Hell's Mouth, located on the North Cliffs is one of the highest points in the area at 88 metres with a sheer drop to the sea.

High Cove is a small cove on the north coast situated between Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth. High Cove is a very small beach at high tide and there i...

Tucked away just behind the Lizard Point, is the stunningly pretty little cove of Housel Bay. Set at the bottom of craggy, dark serpentine cliffs you ...

Kynance Cove is arguably one of Cornwall's best know beaches; located on the west side of the Lizard Peninsula and probably the most photographed and ...

The picturesque Lamorna Cove sits at the foot of a wooded valley between Mousehole and Porthcurno. To one side of the cove there's a quay and slipway,...

The Molunans are a series of coves tucked away in the shelter of St Anthony Head, with its lighthouse standing guard over the entrance to the Carrick ...

Maenporth Beach, set between Falmouth and the Helford River, is a popular sheltered location, perfect for all activities. Its large expanse of sand is...

The RMS Mulheim was a cargo ship that ran aground off the coast of Lands End on March 22nd 2003. It was a German-flagged ship built in 1998 and measur...

Mevagissey is an attractive harbourside village which was once the centre of Cornwall’s pilchard fishing industry and still boasts a busy working ha...

Mullion Cove on the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula is a small sandy cove, mostly covered at high tide, with a picturesque Victorian harbour. The c...

Nanjizal is unknown by many but is one of the picturesque coves in West Cornwall. The secluded location means it's often quiet, and this is likely due...

Nare Point is a low-lying headland just south of the Helford River.

Penberth Cove is a traditional Cornish fishing cove located on the rugged coast of West Cornwall near Porthcurno.

Pentargon Waterfall is a dramatic coastal waterfall located near Boscastle, on Cornwall’s rugged North coast.

Poldhu Cove is a small west-facing beach on the Lizard peninsula. The first trans-Atlantic radio signal ever sent was from Poldhu, now in the hands of...

The small fishing village of Polkerris has a popular family beach on the south coast of Cornwall.

The stunning fishing village of Polperro lies just a few miles along the coast from Looe. Sheltered from the ravages of time and tide in its cliff rav...

Poltesco is a secretive beach hidden down in the depths of the Lizard Peninsula.

Polurrian Cove lies close to the village of Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula and is a southwest-facing beach with golden sands and patches of fine shin...

Port Gaverne is a pretty, unspoilt cove around the corner from Port Isaac. There is a sheltered, sandy beach with rock pools. It is considered one of ...

Porthallow is a small village whose pub’s name, The Five Pilchards, indicates the traditional occupation of its inhabitants. The old pilchard cellar...

Situated between Porthcurno and Porthgwarra and around three miles from Lands End on Cornwall's far south west coast is the south-facing Porthchapel B...

Porthcothan is a northwest-facing cove backed by grassy dunes popular for sunbathing and a favourite with families.

With turquoise-blue waters and white-washed sandy shores, Porthcurno is a true Cornish delight. Located on the West Country’s far western tip, and a...

Portheras Cove is a stunning hidden beach just around the corner from Pendeen Lighthouse.

A picturesque fishing hamlet in West Cornwall, with some boats still launching from here, Porthgwarra has a small secluded beach just around the corne...

Porthkerris Cove is a large shingle beach near the village of St Keverne on the Lizard Peninsula. Porthkerris is very popular with scuba divers for bo...

Porthoustock is a small village on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula which is popular for fishing, kayaking and scuba diving.

Porthpean is a popular sandy family beach near the historic village of Charlestown that offers swimming and space for various beach activities.

Located within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this Blue Flag award-winning beach is one of Cornwall’s most popular surfing beaches...

In a valley, just south from Mevagissey is the little village of Portmellon.

Portscatho is a scenic village on the Roseland Peninsula overlooking Gerrans Bay. Portscatho Beach is mainly rocky, with sandy patches.

Secluded and romantic, Prussia Cove has an olde-world poetic vibe, a setting that feels like you're stepping back in time.

Readymoney Cove is a a small, sheltered and sandy beach on the edge of Fowey; a lovely place to sit and enjoy with the town just a few moments away. T...

Rinsey Cove is a secluded beach just south of Praa Sands. Tucked away by Rinsey Head, this beach is easy to miss but well worth seeking out.

Rocky Valley is on the north coast, about half way between Tintagel and Boscastle

With turquoise blue waters sweeping across a mile of white sand beach, Sennen Cove is one of the Penwith Peninsula’s most spectacular bays.

Trebarwith Strand has a large beach at low tide backed by a network of rockpools

Trevaunance Cove is the main beach in St Agnes. The beach is dominated by the high cliffs to the north and there are plenty of reminders of the area's...

Trevellas Cove, also know as Blue Hills, is just around the corner from Trevaunance Cove and St Agnes. The valley here was once at the heart of a larg...

Trevone Bay is a picturesque beach and sheltered cove located on Cornwall's North coast near Padstow.

Watermill Cove is a remote, historic anchorage on the north-west side of St Mary’s island. Still used by passing yachts and other small vessels, the...