Justine's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Porth Nanven is commonly known by its generic name, Cot Valley and has a beautiful little cove. The valley itself is steeped in tin mining history where historic remains are preserved amongst nature.
Cot Valley is approximately 20 minutes walk from Little Geo, there is a direct road that leads down so you can drive too but parking is not guaranteed and there are limited free parking spaces at the cove. It is a lovely walk and although it’s all downhill from St Just, the walk back is a little more challenging! If you follow the coastal path down there from Carralleck Lane in St Just, where the road leads onto the footpath, the path then leads you even deeper into the valley where you can appreciate sub tropical plants, beautiful glimpses of the ocean through the greenery and a gentle stream that follows the road down to the cove.
Cot Valley cove has a beach at low tide (Google Cot Valley tide timetable). There are frequent glimpses of seals that swim very close to shore and ‘hang out’! Spottings of dolphins and basking sharks are also found here.
At the cove at Cot Valley, you can also access the coastal path to Gwenver beach and Sennen Cove which is approximately an hour’s walk from the cove. Alternatively, if you turn north, the coastal path connects to Carn Gloose which is a stunning lookout point on the cliff tops where you can see put to the Longships lighthouse and Land’s End. Follow the path beyond Carn Gloose and you will get to Cape Cornwall.
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Porth Nanven
Porth Nanven is commonly known by its generic name, Cot Valley and has a beautiful little cove. The valley itself is steeped in tin mining history where historic remains are preserved amongst nature.
Cot Valley is approximately 20 minutes walk from Little Geo, there is a direct road that leads down so you can drive too but parking is not guaranteed and there are limited free parking spaces at the cove. It is a lovely walk and although it’s all downhill from St Just, the walk back is a little more challenging! If you follow the coastal path down there from Carralleck Lane in St Just, where the road leads onto the footpath, the path then leads you even deeper into the valley where you can appreciate sub tropical plants, beautiful glimpses of the ocean through the greenery and a gentle stream that follows the road down to the cove.
Cot Valley cove has a beach at low tide (Google Cot Valley tide timetable). There are frequent glimpses of seals that swim very close to shore and ‘hang out’! Spottings of dolphins and basking sharks are also found here.
At the cove at Cot Valley, you can also access the coastal path to Gwenver beach and Sennen Cove which is approximately an hour’s walk from the cove. Alternatively, if you turn north, the coastal path connects to Carn Gloose which is a stunning lookout point on the cliff tops where you can see put to the Longships lighthouse and Land’s End. Follow the path beyond Carn Gloose and you will get to Cape Cornwall.
Cape Cornwall
Botallack
Porthcurno
Sennen Cove
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndSaint Michael's Mount
St Ives
Mousehole
Newlyn
Morrab Gardens
Morrab RoadHayle Sands
13 Harveys TowansCarn Euny Ancient Village
The Merry Maidens Stone Circle
B3315Sancreed beacon
Gwynver Beach
South West Coast PathNanjizal Beach; Song Of The Sea Cave
Portheras Cove
Porthchapel Beach
South West Coast PathPendeen Watch Lighthouse
Boat Cove
Porthgwarra
Zennor
Entertainment
The Minack Theatre
The Star Inn
1 Fore StFood scene
The Commercial
13 Market SquareWellington Hotel
Market SquareKings Arms
5 Market SquareThe Square
10 Market SquareRed Star
1 Cape Cornwall StreetCafe Dog & Rabbit
North RowThe Cook Book
4 Cape Cornwall StCape Cornwall Golf Club
Cape Cornwall RoadThe Queens Arms
Botallack LaneTrewellard Arms
Trewellard RoadLand's End Landmark Attraction
Land's End