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is one of Cornwall's most enchanting fishing villages, its huddle of cottages and granite quays wrapped around a sheltered harbour on Mount's Bay. Just south of Penzance and Newlyn, it draws visitors year-round and famously glows with its much-loved harbour lights each winter.
Place guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Mousehole Mousehole is a pretty fishing village just west of Penzance and Newlyn. It is famous for it's Christmas light displays and people come from all over the place...
Families, visitors, local exploring and slower coastal days.
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Check the route, parking and any seasonal notes before setting off.
Read it before you go so children and grown-ups have a few things to notice when they arrive.
Give yourself time, check the weather, and keep plans flexible so the coast can still feel enjoyable.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
Mousehole is a pretty fishing village just west of Penzance and Newlyn. It is famous for its Christmas light displays and people come from all over the place to see the lights.
A lifeboat was stationed at Penlee Point between 1913 and 1983 when it was moved to Newlyn - it is still known as the Penlee Lifeboat. On 19th December 1981 the entire crew of the Penlee Lifeboat tragically died while attempting a rescue in hurricane winds.
Sea Fishing in Mousehole area
The rocks between Newlyn and Mousehole provide good conger fishing. You will also catch mackerel, bass, pollack, large wrasse, pouting and dogfish.
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