Pictures of Cadgwith
About Cadgwith
This idyllic little cove is the place where Sir John Killigrew wanted to build a lighthouse but the crescendo of discord from the villagers was so great that it was not until 1751 that a lighthouse was built. These days, it is a proud boast of the village that it has both a coastguard and a lifeboat station.
In the village, quaint little cottages hide behind old stone walls that are whitwashed to compliment the walls to the cottages. Doors and windows are brightly painted and the roofs are thickly thatched, a pleasant alternative to the more common slate roof.
All along this magnificent coastline there are countless little coves, bays and inlets which in past times have made it ideal territory for shipwrecking and smuggling, and in Cadgwith, this practice would often provide the only source of income for some families. It is perhaps the reason why the good village folk of Cadgwith held out for so long against the building of a lighthouse!
Cadgwith, is in a truly beautiful area, it lies next to Ruan Minor and close to the overwhelming magnificence of Lizard Point.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Cadgwith
| Lizard Lighthouse | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Goonhilly Downs | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Frenchmans Creek | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Flambards Village | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The National Seal Sanctuary | (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Trebah Garden | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Glendurgan Garden | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Poldown Caravan & Country Park | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Poldark Mines | (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Rinsey Head | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| National Maritime Museum, Cornwall | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Pendennis Castle | (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| St Anthony Lighthouse | (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Prussia Cove | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in CadgwithAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Cadgwith
Lizard, in the county of Cornwall (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction SW)
For an abiding memory of sheer grandeur the spectacular scenery surrounding the village of Lizard set in the heart of the Lizard...
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Kynance Cove, in the county of Cornwall (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction W)
The scenery surrounding Kynance Cove is as dramatic as it is beautiful.
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Mullion, in the county of Cornwall (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NW)
One glance around this attractive town tells you that Mullion has always been a prosperous little place.
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Gunwalloe, in the county of Cornwall (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NW)
The coast along here is of great beauty, there are grassy promontories, dramatic headlands, sandy coves, and picturesque harbours.
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Gweek, in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction N)
Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays.
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Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NW)
Porthleven has two picturesque harbours - the inner harbour is lined with dazzling white cottages, with the walls of the outer harbour giving shelter from the often tumultuous seas.
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Mawnan Smith, in the county of Cornwall (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction N)
The village is about two miles from the Helford estuary, this offers scope for sailing, watching the wildlife of the area, and lovely riverside and country walks.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction NW)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction NE)
Think of Falmouth and you immediately think of the sparkling sea in a bay alive with busy colourful pleasure and sailing boats...
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St Anthony, in the county of Cornwall (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NE)
Pleasant coastal hamlet with a "picture postcard" look. It is situated in south-facing position at the edge of Gillan Creek and is backed by lovely wooded countryside.
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St Mawes, in the county of Cornwall (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NE)
St. Mawes is the stuff picture postcards are made of, the sunlight reflecting on the frothy ocean waves, the warm sea breezes, dreamy thatched cottages overlooking the bay.
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Mylor, in the county of Cornwall (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NE)
This pretty resort is beautifully situated close to a creek that was once a Royal dockyard, these days it is busy as a yacht anchorage, it is at its most attractive as the waters of high tide gently laps the quay.
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St Just in Roseland, in the county of Cornwall (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction NE)
This is a little place that is every bit as enchanting as its name.
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Marazion, in the county of Cornwall (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NW)
The picturesque village of Marazion with its quaint cottages, shops and pubs, is in a sublime position on the west Cornwall peninsula
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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction N)
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Falmouth Town Station | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE) |
| Penmere Station | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NE) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (32.2 miles, 51.9 km, direction N) |
| St. Mary's Airport | (49.7 miles, 80.0 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (87.7 miles, 141.2 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (90.9 miles, 146.3 km, direction NE) |
| Cadgwith to London | (245.1 miles, 394.4 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Cadgwith
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Cadgwith center |
| Polurrian Hotel | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW) |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction N) |
| Hawthorne Dene Hotel | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Centre | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE) |
| St Michael's Hotel & Spa | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE) |
| The Westcott | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE) |
| Hotel Anacapri | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NE) |
| Lugo Rock Hotel | (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NE) |
| The Royal Duchy Hotel | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Cadgwith |
