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St. Just Priests Cove

Cornwall, England


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St. Just Priests Cove is a charming beach located on the western coast of Cornwall, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and attractions.

Priests Cove, also known as St. Just Priests Cove, is a small, sheltered beach situated just west of Cape Cornwall. The beach is characterised by its rocky shoreline and limited access to the sea, which can be reached via a slipway.

The cove features a man-made saltwater swimming pool, carved out of the rocks, making it a popular destination for local families with children. At low tide, the beach offers rock pools, providing a magical location for a dip, with the twin rocks, The Brisons, visible in the distance. The beach also offers excellent views and wonderful cliff walks.

The beach is good for fishing and relaxing, and its sheltered location makes it an attractive spot for those seeking a peaceful coastal experience. A National Trust car park is located just behind the beach, providing convenient parking for visitors.

St. Just Priests Cove is on the Penwith Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Sunday 20 July

Tonight
Chance of rain 4%
Min temp. 12°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 7mph
Tomorrow (Monday)
Chance of rain 50%
Max temp. 18°C
(feels like 15°C)
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index

The tide at St. Just Priests Cove is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:43 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:27 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   16.8°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets Shops Slipway
  • Popular Activities

    Fishing Snorkelling Sunbathing Swimming Walking
  • Features

    Nature trails
  • Parking

    National Trust car park with a two minute walk to the beach.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Water quality not measured here

    Water quality not measured here

Recommended holiday cottages near St. Just Priests Cove

Things to do and see in the area

Tour Cornwall - Day Tours (0 miles)
Cape Cornwall (1 miles)
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (1.2 miles)
Geevor Tin Mine (2.3 miles)
South West Coast Path - Sennen & Land's End (3.3 miles)
Smart Surf School (3.3 miles)
Sennen Surfing Centre (3.4 miles)
Tanglewood Wild Garden (4.1 miles)
Carn Euny Ancient Village (5.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Bosorne

Location type: Rural

Nearest village: Nancherrow

OS Grid: SW352316

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Just

Nearest postcode: TR19 7NN

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