Priests Cove Beach - West Cornwall

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Priest's Cove is to the west of Cape Cornwall. It is a tiny fishing cove dominated by the bulking cliffs of the Cape.

The Cape and cove were donated to the National Trust by the Heinz food company in the 1980's.

A swimming race takes place between the cove and the outcrop of rocks known as The Brisons.

Directions: Take the Cape Cornwall road from St Just in Penwith. The beach is close to the Cape Cornwall car park.

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Parking: Cape Cornwall car park

Surfing at Priests Cove Beach

There is an oft talked about reef to on the northern side of the Cape. I've looked at it a few times and it has never looked particularly inviting. It looks quite a fat powerful wave but rumor has it, it can be surfed up to a fair size.

Dogs: Dogs allowed

Facilities: Toilets at car park

Nearest town: Penzance

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