Priests Cove - 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.
Priests Cove map: Drag the map with your mouse to navigate and use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out.
parking: Cape Cornwall car park
Surfing at Priests Cove
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