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Cape Cornwall

There is something truly magical about this place, the walk around the Cape has breathtaking views in all directions. In summer, there's a refreshment kiosk nearby, or pack up a picnic to enjoy at this stunning spot.

5 Stars

Aug 2023

Surging seas

There is a good National Trust car park right at Cape Cornwall and then a very short walk out to the Cape. Walking up to the top of the Cape is a little challenging, especially on a very windy day, but the views are great from the bottom and partway up too. Indeed, even from the car park!
We saw choughs here, and a seal. A beautiful place.

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5 Stars

Aug 2022

Stunning!

We bought some fish and chips from St Just and ate them at The Cape. Bliss! A gorgeous place, away from the crowds. The climb is well worth it for the views but is quite scary if you suffer from vertigo!

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5 Stars

Sep 2020

Lovely walk

Great coastal walk. Good well signed paths. Not particularly challenging but can be extended for miles if you're feeling energetic. The ruins of the tin and copper mines in the vicinity are very atmospheric and photogenic.

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5 Stars

Sep 2020

Cape Cornwall

Lovely scenic walking. There is a sheltered cove (Priests Cove) for rock pooling and swimming.

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5 Stars

Jun 2019

If you want to have it quiter than Land's End ...

... go to Cape Cornwall, walk up the hill, sit down, look around, see the Scilly Islands and imagine that behind these islands there is only the ocean - until America. Go late and you can have the sunset too.

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5 Stars

Oct 2015

A birthday treat

My birthday morning, 8.00 am, glorious weather, sea, serene and peaceful. A special memory on a special day

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5 Stars

Jun 2012

The walk from St Just to Cape Cornwall on a bright day is fantastic - the views out to sea are just breath-taking.

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4 Stars

May 2012

beautiful views

Played golf on this - at first sight, easy course, but the howling gale proved difficult. Try it on a calm day the views of the ocean from virtually all holes are fantastic.

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5 Stars

Apr 2012

Titanic - The Musical

First trip to the Minack and an excellent experience despite wind and drizzle, also very reasonably priced seating.

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5 Stars

Mar 2012

Stunning scenery

Great walks from Cape Cornwall to the Geever tin mine along the coastal path or alongside the easier track overlooking the sea and farmland - both stunning walks looking out to sea and also good birdwatching country. You can feel history as you walk!

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5 Stars

Oct 2011

fabulous walks

Walked from St Just out to Cape Cornwall - stunning views. Fabulous cream tea at the little kiosk on the car park and wonderful coves to escape to on the way back to St Just. We loved it and so did our doggie.

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5 Stars

Sep 2011

Fabulous alternative to Lands End

If you want to say you have seen Lands End, but don't want to pay to visit and run the gauntlet of the 'amusements', Cape Cornwall is your best bet. Park in the NT car park, get a nice cup of tea (in a proper mug for £1) from the van in the carpark, walk out to the monument and admire the view of Lands End in the distance. Lovely.

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5 Stars

Sep 2011

Breathtaking views and great walks. Make sure to call into the Coastguard station, friendly staff (all volunteers) with great stories and a wealth of local information.

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