Godrevy is a beach in Gwithian, near Hayle, Cornwall. A National Trust beach and headland overlooking the famous Godrevy Lighthouse, with seals in the coves below.
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About Godrevy
Godrevy sits at the northern end of the three-mile sweep of sand around St Ives Bay. Offshore stands Godrevy Lighthouse, built in 1859, which is said to have inspired Virginia Woolf’s novel To the Lighthouse.
The headland is cared for by the National Trust, with easy clifftop walks. Grey seals often haul out on the beaches at Mutton Cove, just around the point; watch them from the cliff path and never go down to the beach, as disturbing them can harm them.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
There is a National Trust car park on the headland and another behind the beach. The beach is popular with surfers; check RNLI lifeguard dates before swimming.
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Godrevy: FAQs
Where is Godrevy?
Godrevy is in Gwithian, near Hayle, Cornwall, in the St Ives area. Nearby you’ll also find Gwithian Towans and Paradise Park.
What is there to see and do at Godrevy?
Highlights include views of Godrevy Lighthouse; grey seals at Mutton Cove (view from the clifftop); surf and miles of sand towards Gwithian; national Trust café and clifftop walks.
How do I check opening times and prices for Godrevy?
Godrevy is a public place you can visit freely, but conditions such as tides, weather and parking vary, so check locally before you travel.
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