Cornwall Beach Guide

Gunwalloe Fishing Cove Beach

Location:
Lizard
Description:
Gunwalloe Fishing Cove is a small cove which is the southern most part of Porthleven Sands. Gunwalloe is usually quiet as there are no parking and facilities.
Safety:
Swimming said to be dangerous. See Porthleven Sands Report also see Beach Safety Guide.
Access:
There is a slipway to Gunwalloe Beach.
Dogs:
Dogs allowed all year at Gunwalloe Fishing Cove.
Directions:
Gunwalloe Fishing Cove is approximately 5 miles from Helston. Approach Helston on the A394 from the east or west. Alternatively drive to Redruth on the A30 and at Redruth take the B3297 to Helston. At Helston follow the A3083 to Lizard. About 2 miles after Helston turn right to Gunwalloe (signposted to Gunwalloe). Continue on this road through the villages of Berepper and Gunwalloe and then at the Halzephron Inn, turn right and follow this road down to Gunwalloe Fishing Cove.
Post Code:
TR12 7QB.
Parking:
No parking at Gunwalloe Fishing Cove.
Toilets:
No.
Facilities:
None.
Activities:
None.
Nearby Alternative Beaches:
Poldhu Cove (6 miles, sandy cove, surfing, disabled access)
Church Cove (1 mile, sandy cove, surfing, disabled access)
Jangye-Ryn (1 mile, sandy and rocky beach, dog friendly, disabled access)
Loe Bar (1 mile, sand and shingle beach, dog friendly)
Porthleven (6 miles, seaside town with sandy beach, part dog friendly)
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