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Cadgwith Voyage Tips and guide

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    Cadgwith (Cornish: Porthkajwydh) is a small fishing village in West Cornwall, on the Lizard Peninsula between The Lizard and Coverack. Cadgwith has long been popular as a holiday destination, especially during the summer when there are numerous local events: gig racing days, summer barbecues, a regatta, Morris dancing, musical bands, and regular singing by the Cadgwith Singers in the public house. The South West Coast Path traverses the village.

    Understand

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    Get in

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    Visiting Cadgwith by car is recommended. The village can also be reached by bus.

    By car

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    Heading along the A394 south towards Helston follow the A3083 towards Lizard then following signs towards Ruan Minor. A car park is located just above the village. Access to the village itself by vehicle is restricted to residents only.

    By bus

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    First Kernow operate bus services from Redruth station via Helston to Ruan Minor, a 15 minute walk from the village.

    Get around

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    Exploration around the village is only possible by foot.

    See

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    • 1 St. Mary's Church. A small tin church located just above the harbour built as a mission church for the local fishermen Tin tabernacle on Wikipedia
    • 2 The Todden. The divide between Cadgwith's two coves offers views out to sea and of the harbour from above

    Do

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    • Coastal Path. Walks either towards the Lizard, or Kennack Sands beaches via Poltesco valley. The valley is maintained by the National Trust and is the site of a former 19th-century serpentine works.

    Eat and drink

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    Sleep

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    Many of its houses are let as holiday accommodation.

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