Pictures of Godrevy Lighthouse
in the town of Godrevy, in the county of Cornwall
About Godrevy Lighthouse
Standing imperiously in its island position the splendid white building of Godrevy Lighthouse presents a startling picture against a racing turbulent sea and savage rocks set beneath a thunderous sky. The scene is no less dramatic when the sky turns to blue, for all who look at Godrevy are reminded of the numerous lives claimed by the island and its neighbouring rocks before Godrevy was built in 1859. Victims include a ship that went down in 1649, this was laden with King Charles I's wardrobe and many of his personal possessions.
Interestingly, it is thought that Godrevy Lighthouse was the backdrop to Virginia Wolf's novel "To the Lighthouse" it seems the author knew this part of the Cornish coast well.
The wild rugged coastline is home to a vast number of birds and seals can be spotted at most times of the year. It is a fascinating spot were visitors are able to enjoy peaceful coastal paths and stunning sea views.
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Recommended attractions near Godrevy Lighthouse
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| Cornish Mines and Engines | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| River Valley Country Park | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Carn Brae Castle | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Chysauster Ancient Village | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| St Michaels Mount | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Prussia Cove | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Rinsey Head | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Poldown Caravan & Country Park | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Godrevy Lighthouse
Godrevy, in the county of Cornwall (0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
This hauntingly beautiful spot was initially made famous by centuries of shipwreck caused by perilous rocks scattered around its coast.
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Gwithian, in the county of Cornwall (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SE)
Gwithian has a beautiful white sandy beach with frothy Atlantic rollers which act as a magnet for surfers, for this is one of...
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Hayle, in the county of Cornwall (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S)
Three miles of golden sands backed by impressive sand dunes have made Hayle a perfect summer place for families to enjoy a holiday. It is an old town, made prosperous in the 18th-century when John Harvey opened his tin, copper and foundry business
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St Ives, in the county of Cornwall (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction SW)
There is a magical quality surrounding the whole of the Cornish coast of which St.Ives is a small but special part.
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Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SW)
The estuary on which the pretty holiday resort of Lelant stands is a paradise for bird watchers, it is also an old village with a long maritime history.
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Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SW)
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing.
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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SE)
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Portreath, in the county of Cornwall (5.3 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)
Portreath lies on Cornwall's magnificent North-western coast, it occupies a picture-postcard valley setting of woods, streams and fine rural meadow-land, with its crowning glory being the beach lying beneath rugged cliffs topped with springy turf and heathers.
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Pool, in the county of Cornwall (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)
Pool is situated between Cambourne and Redruth in an area that was once the centre of Cornwall's prosperous tin mining industry.
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Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction E)
Redruth was formerly the capital of the largest and richest metal mining area in Britain.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| St. Ives Station | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SW) |
| Hayle Station | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction S) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (22.4 miles, 36.0 km, direction NE) |
| St. Mary's Airport | (45.4 miles, 73.1 km, direction SW) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (88.6 miles, 142.6 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (91.6 miles, 147.3 km, direction E) |
| Godrevy Lighthouse to London | (246.7 miles, 397.0 km, direction E) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Godrevy Lighthouse
| Hotel Name |
| Carbis Bay Hotel | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SW) |
| Hotel Penzance | (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction SW) |
| Tarbert Hotel | (10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction SW) |
| Blue Seas Hotel | (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction SW) |
| Camilla House | (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction SW) |
| Rose in Vale Country House Hotel | (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction E) |
| Atlantic View Hotel | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction SE) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction SE) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction SE) |
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