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Cove is a working fishing village tucked into the east side of the Lizard peninsula, its thatched cottages gathered around a shingle cove. Brightly painted boats are still hauled up the beach, and its two coves are divided by a rocky headland known as The Todden.
Beach and cove guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Cadgwith is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.
Families, beach days, coast paths, rock pools and relaxed exploring.
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Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.
A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.
Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
Cadgwith Cove is a pretty fishing village on the east side of the Lizard peninsula. In recent years it has enjoyed fame as the location for the filming of 'The Fisherman's Apprentice' starring Monty Halls. Cadgwith is a working fishing village with the heart of the village being around the cove area.
Cadgwith has two beaches - a northern beach (where the fishing boats are located) and a southern beach. These are separated by a headland known as 'The Todden'.
Sea Fishing in this area
This area is good for bass fishing and flatfish. Other species caught in this area include mackerel, pollack, wrasse and the odd gurnard.
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