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Pictures of Gunwalloe
in the county of Cornwall
About Gunwalloe
A place of dramatic vista's with a long history of shipwreck. This tiny exposed cove has a beach of sand and pebbles, and is backed by grassy dunes.
The St. Andrew, a Portuguese ship was wrecked here in 1525, in 1770 a search for its treasure led to the beach being 'mined' a later wreck in 1785 led to similar activities in the early part of the 19th-century. Today, the beach is often visited by treasure seekers but so far little, other than a few coins has been found. Legends, of smuggling and dark deeds are still swapped nightly by locals in nearby historic inns.
The coast along here is of great beauty, there are grassy promontories, dramatic headlands, sandy coves, and picturesque harbours. There is plenty of marine life, and rich and unusual wildlife. One of the most amazing sights is of the little church which has stood for centuries on the sands beneath a cliff. It is almost entirely surrounded by Tamarisk trees, Church Cove is one of the most peaceful spots of Gunwalloe.
This is perfect walking country, from the cliff paths the walker is rewarded with magical sea and coastal views. It is a sensuous place, even when all is calm, and the azure ocean is matched by clear blue skies, the view is evocative and you can easily imagine this part of the coast lashed by storms, with the ships of centuries being battered against the rocks. Add town to favourites
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This friendly, privately owned hotel is set in 12 acres and was purchased by the Barlow family in 2005. Since then it has benefited from extensive refurbishment and a restoration of excellent standard...
More info and book online.. Price from £103.00 |  | Best Western Penmere Manor HotelMongleath Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, England (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction NE)
Set amidst beautiful gardens and woodlands, this Georgian house has been elegantly maintained and has been building its reputation as a family-run hotel for nearly 40 years. Situated on the outskir...
More info and book online.. Price from £90.00 |  |  Hawthorne Dene Hotel12 Pennance Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, Cornwall, England (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NE)
The Hawthorne Dene Hotel is a welcoming family run hotel situated just a 10 minute stroll out of the main town of Falmouth, only 5 minutes from Falmouth's lovely beaches....
More info and book online.. Price from £60.00 |  | The Green Lawns HotelWestern Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall, England (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NE)
The Green Lawns Hotel is an old established and privately owned hotel. The hotel is beautifully situated with views across Falmouth bay and the surrounding countryside. Distinguished by its ivy exte...
More info and book online.. Price from £60.00 |  | Park Grove Hotel58 Kimberley Park Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, England (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NE)
Centrally situated for harbour, town centre and beaches. Excellent cuisine and extremely comfortable en suite rooms. A small hotel overlooking the beautiful Kimberley Park. Personally supervised by re...
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More Gunwalloe hotels...Nearby travel help| St. Erth Station | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NW) | | Camborne Station | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction N) | | Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (29.3 miles, 47.1 km, direction NE) | | St. Mary's Airport | (46.1 miles, 74.1 km, direction W) | | M5 Junction 31 | (89.1 miles, 143.3 km, direction NE) | | M5 Junction 30 | (92.2 miles, 148.3 km, direction NE) | | Gunwalloe to London | (247.0 miles, 397.4 km, direction NE) |
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