Cadgwith (Cornish: Porthkajwydh) is a small fishing village in West Cornwall, on the Lizard Peninsula between The Lizard and Coverack. Cadgwith has long been popular as a holiday destination, especially during the summer when there are numerous local events: gig racing days, summer barbecues, a regatta, Morris dancing, musical bands, and regular singing by the Cadgwith Singers in the public house. The South West Coast Path traverses the village.
Understand[edit]
Get in[edit]
Visiting Cadgwith by car is recommended. The village can also be reached by bus.
By car[edit]
Heading along the A394 south towards Helston follow the A3083 towards Lizard then following signs towards Ruan Minor. A car park is located just above the village. Access to the village itself by vehicle is restricted to residents only.
By bus[edit]
First Kernow operate bus services from Redruth station via Helston to Ruan Minor, a 15 minute walk from the village.
Get around[edit]
Exploration around the village is only possible by foot.
See[edit]
- 1 St. Mary's Church. A small tin church located just above the harbour built as a mission church for the local fishermen
- 2 The Todden. The divide between Cadgwith's two coves offers views out to sea and of the harbour from above
Do[edit]
- Coastal Path. Walks either towards the Lizard, or Kennack Sands beaches via Poltesco valley. The valley is maintained by the National Trust and is the site of a former 19th-century serpentine works.
Eat and drink[edit]
- 1 The Cadgwith Cove Inn, ☏ +441326290513, garryandhelen@cadgwithcoveinn.co.uk. It is thought you date back to the early 1700s.
Sleep[edit]
Many of its houses are let as holiday accommodation.