Pictures of Port Gaverne
in the county of Cornwall
About Port Gaverne
Portgaverne, is not far from Port Isaac and just a short distance from Tintagel, as such it is on a stretch of coast that is wild, windy and storm lashed. It is in a region that abounds with legends of King Arthur and his Knights.
The village itself was especially noted for Pilchards, a fact which caused many fishermen in the 19th-century to make this little place their home. Very often great shoals of the fish could be seen in the swollen seas and to this day, stone built cellars that housed nets and the catch, can still be seen. There is also a small, narrow inlet from which a century or so ago, slate was shipped.
From the headland above the tiny inlet there are fabulous views towards Tintagel Head in one direction and Rumps Point in the other. This is a suberb vantage point from which to enjoy breathtaking views over a rain lashed, turbulent ocean.
The village is best enjoyed by leaving your car in the small car park and taking a gentle stroll.
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 Port Gaverne
| Tintagel Old Post Office | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Merlin's Cave | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tintagel Castle | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Prideaux Place | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The Rocky Valley | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Bodmin Jail | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Shire Hall | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Trevose Head Lighthouse | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Bodmin & Wenford Railway | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Jamaica Inn | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lanhydrock House | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bodmin Moor | (12.5 miles, 20.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Restormel Castle | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Golitha Falls | (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Port GaverneAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Port Gaverne
Port Isaac, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Port Isaac offers visitors many rich experiences from strolls around its ancient streets and narrow alleys criss-crossing the hillside, to simply standing on the top of a cliff watching the foaming waves of the changing tide.
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Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)
This is an area of pleasant coves, delightful bays and quaint villages.
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New Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)
New Polzeath overlooks the extensive sands at Hayles Bay, where westerly winds provide perfect conditions for surfers. Just north of New Polzeath you can find steps leading to a beautiful beach.
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Rock, in the county of Cornwall (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SW)
Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince.
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Wadebridge, in the county of Cornwall (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction S)
This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts.
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Tintagel, in the county of Cornwall (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NE)
Legendry seat of King Arthur, graced with spectacular cliff scenery and the ruins of a castle built for the Earl of Cornwall in...
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Padstow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)
Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe.
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Watergate, in the county of Cornwall (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction E)
Watergate occupies a lovely location between the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and the exciting surfing beaches of Newquay.
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Boscastle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NE)
Boscastle is favoured with the only natural harbour along a rugged rock strewn twenty mile stretch of North Cornish Coast.
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Constantine Bay, in the county of Cornwall (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SW)
Constantine Bay lies south of Padstow, and just a short distance from Trevose Head.
Here visitors will find a marvellous...
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Bodmin, in the county of Cornwall (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SE)
Historically fascinating and naturally beautiful, this area of North Cornwall has so much to offer. Equidistant from both the...
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Porthcothan, in the county of Cornwall (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SW)
Wildlife, wild plants, flowers, and winding lanes are typical of this part of Cornwall where Porthcothan beach is backed by an area of low dunes.
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St Eval, in the county of Cornwall (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SW)
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Mawgan Porth, in the county of Cornwall (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SW)
The glorious, almost white sands of Mawgan Porth, matches the creamy tips of the tumbling waves lapping the shore of this lovely coastal resort.
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Lostwithiel, in the county of Cornwall (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction SE)
Lostwithiel, once the 13th-century capital of Cornwall and lively centre of the tin trade, sits on the River Fowey in the heart of the Fowey Valley.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Roche Station | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction S) |
| Bodmin Parkway Station | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SE) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (33.5 miles, 53.9 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (57.8 miles, 93.0 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (60.3 miles, 97.0 km, direction E) |
| Port Gaverne to London | (214.1 miles, 344.5 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Port Gaverne
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Port Gaverne center |
| Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Course | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E) |
| The Metropole | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW) |
| Trehellas House | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction S) |
| Tredethy Country Hotel | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE) |
| Westberry Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE) |
| Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club | (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction SE) |
| Victoria Inn | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction S) |
| Lostwithiel Hotel Golf & Country Club | (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction SE) |
| Best Western The Restormel Lodge Hotel | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SE) |
| The Windward Hotel | (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Port Gaverne |
