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Cadgwith Cove

Cornwall, England


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Cadgwith Cove is a small, picturesque fishing village located on the east coast of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, popular with coastal walkers and those seeking a tranquil seaside destination.

Cadgwith Cove is situated just to the east of Lizard Point, the most southerly point on mainland Britain. The village lies on the South West Coast Path, making it a favourite among coastal walkers. The cove is characterised by a small shingle beach that doubles as a harbour, surrounded by a jumble of whitewashed thatched cottages.

The clear and clean waters of Cadgwith Cove make it an ideal spot for snorkelling and diving. The cove is also close to several shipwrecks, attracting adventurous divers. A smaller, rock and pebble cove is located just on the other side of a little headland, while the "Devil's Frying Pan", a natural blowhole, can be found a short walk along the coast.

The Devil's Frying Pan is a 200-foot deep blowhole formed by the collapse of a cave. This geological wonder is famous for the dramatic waves that crash against the cliffs, sending sprays of water high into the air. The blowhole is located near Cadgwith Cove and can be accessed via the South West Coast Path.

The beach at Cadgwith Cove is dog-friendly, with some restrictions in place during the summer months. Dogs are allowed on the eastern beach year-round, while the western beach has a seasonal ban from July 1 to August 31, between 10am and 6pm.

Cadgwith Cove is on The Lizard Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 17 September

Tonight
Chance of rain 10%
Min temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 18mph
Tomorrow (Friday)
Chance of rain 15%
Max temperature 18°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Cadgwith Cove is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:02 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:55 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Cadgwith

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SW722144

Coordinates: 49°59'13"N 5°10'45"W

Mapcode: GBR Z6.JYFW

What 3 Words: crunches.embers.occupations

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: Grade-Ruan

Nearest postcode: TR12 7JX

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