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The cove is situated in a rugged granite area, with a small rocky beach, a quay, and a slipway that provides access to the beach at low tide. The eastern slopes of the cove feature numerous small granite boulders, which date back to the time when quarrying was the cove's main industry.
The decaying pier in Lamorna Cove was originally built to load granite onto boats for use in construction, rather than to protect a fishing fleet. At high tide, the beach is largely rocky, but as the tide drops, a reasonable area of sand is exposed. The cove is surrounded by a lovely wooded valley, and the cliff top paths offer stunning views and access to nearby attractions.
Visitors to Lamorna Cove come to enjoy diving and fishing, and the nearby village of Lamorna is a popular destination for artists and walkers. The village is quiet and peaceful, with cliff top paths leading to the Tater Du Lighthouse, Mousehole Beach, and other nearby attractions, including the ancient Merry Maidens stone circle and the entrance grave at Tregiffian, which are a short walk inland.
Lamorna Cove is on the Penwith Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
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| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
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| Min temperature | 13°C |
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The tide at Lamorna Cove is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:45 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:50 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Slipway
Limited parking by the beach and the quay.
There is a seasonal ban in place between Easter day and 1st October.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
Location: Lamorna
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SW451241
Coordinates: 50°3'44"N 5°33'46"W
Mapcode: GBR DXNJ.0NJ
What 3 Words: raves.clutter.spurring
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: Paul
Nearest postcode: TR19 6XJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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