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On the west side of the Lizard Peninsula, Gunwalloe is home to the pretty sands of Church Cove, watched over by a little church tucked below the cliff with its own separate bell tower. Next door lies Dollar Cove, where silver coins are said to wash up after storms.
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.
Gunwalloe 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.
Church Cove
Church Cove at Gunwalloe is a pretty sandy beach with a little church situated below the cliff. The church has a separate bell tower.
The beach has lifeguards during the summer months and therefore is an ideal place for families.
Dollar Cove
Dollar Cove is part sandy and part rocky with the rocks forming some great rock pools.
Silver dollars are allegedly washed up following storms and are said to come from the wreck of a ship which sank in the 17th Century.
Fishing Cove
Fishing Cove is a sandy and pebbly beach. It has a small slipway at one end but has very little other facilities. The sea can be dangerous and it is therefore not a good beach for families.
Sea Fishing in Gunwalloe area
Good sized bass can be caught from the beaches and also from the headland behind the church. You should also be able to catch a variety of flat fish in this area.
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