Where is Godrevy Point?

Godrevy Point is a headland on the eastern side of St Ives Bay in west Cornwall, cared for by the National Trust, with the lighthouse on Godrevy Island just offshore.

What is Godrevy Point known for?

It is known for Godrevy lighthouse on its rocky island, its clifftop coast path and the grey seals that gather at Mutton Cove, viewed from the cliffs above.

Is Godrevy linked to Virginia Woolf?

Godrevy lighthouse is widely associated with Virginia Woolf's novel To the Lighthouse, drawn from childhood holidays in St Ives, though she set the story in the Hebrides.

Place guide3 min readUpdated 8 Apr 2026

By the Down The Cove editorial team

Godrevy Point

is a windswept National Trust headland marking the eastern edge of St Ives Bay, with its white lighthouse standing on an island just offshore. The clifftop paths are a favourite for watching grey seals hauled out at Mutton Cove below, and the lighthouse is often linked to Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse.

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Quick notes for your visit

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Plan your visit

A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.

Godrevy Point is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.

Best forOpen coastal character with sand, pebbles, cliffs or coves depending on the tide and weather.

Families, beach days, coast paths, rock pools and relaxed exploring.

Getting thereParking, arrival and the practical first steps.

Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.

What to look forA calmer way to plan with children or visitors.

A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.

Before you goThe small checks that make the day easier.

Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.

The full guide

Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.

At low tide Godrevy Beach is a lovely sandy beach but this practically disappears at high tide. The beach is a good destination for surfing and kite surfing.

Godrevy lighthouse can be seen from the beach. The lighthouse is built on a rocky island just off the mainland.

Sea Fishing in Godrevy area

The rocks around this area produce large pollack, wrasse, conger eel, dogfish, mackerel and the odd gurnard.

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Common questions

Where is Godrevy Point?: Godrevy Point is a headland on the eastern side of St Ives Bay in west Cornwall, cared for by the National Trust, with the lighthouse on Godrevy Island just offshore.
What is Godrevy Point known for?: It is known for Godrevy lighthouse on its rocky island, its clifftop coast path and the grey seals that gather at Mutton Cove, viewed from the cliffs above.
Is Godrevy linked to Virginia Woolf?: Godrevy lighthouse is widely associated with Virginia Woolf's novel To the Lighthouse, drawn from childhood holidays in St Ives, though she set the story in the Hebrides.

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