Godrevy Lighthouse

There’s a pay and display car park close by with plenty of room, at least when we were there. Some nice walks and a beautiful view of the lighthouse and St Ives on the other side of the bay. We were told you might spot a seal or two but we didn’t see any.

Godrevy Lighthouse is such a beautiful sight! Standing proudly on its little island just off the coast, it looks absolutely stunning from the distance, especially against the backdrop of the sea and sky. There’s something really magical about seeing it across the water – it feels both dramatic and peaceful at the same time. The surrounding area is just as lovely, with sweeping views along the coastline and plenty of great spots to stop and admire the scenery. Whether you’re walking the cliffs, relaxing on Godrevy Beach, or simply pausing to take it all in, the lighthouse makes the view truly special. An iconic Cornish landmark that never disappoints – well worth a visit!

Lovely place, great view from the beach. Clean and well maintained area.

Nice place for a visit and a walk beaches are lovely nice lighthouse on the island.. Clean toilets on site but very small car park bigger one further down the road. The small car park free for national Trust members and blue badge holders.

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the national trust site at Godrevy to see the lighthouse. Beautiful scenery and an added bonus was the seals basking in the sunshine.

Beautiful beaches and landscapes, parking spaces very close, everything you need to relax, walk your dogs or just enjoy the views.

Wow!! What a fantastic place to visit great scenery and beach the walks are fantastic and to see the sea lions was a bonus we will be definitely visiting again 👍👍👍

A long walk meant the sun had clouded over by the time i got to the other end of 3 mile beach as near to the lighthouse as i could get, still it was an enjoyable walk even if the lighthouse couldn't be reached because of the sea, it's on an island, why on earth don't national trust build a nice bridge to it. That would be the day. And no Seals to take selfies with either, just a cuddly hedgehog on the exposed Godrevy point headland

Godrevy is like heaven on earth - come for amazing Cornish views, the landscape, the beach, the rocks, the lighthouse and you might even see some seals in the waters below. A true Gem of a place. My family come here a lot. My sister also got married at Carbis Bay and then afterwards came here for some amazing wedding shots. Here is more info about it - Godrevy is at the far north-eastern end of three miles of golden sand stretching from Hayle. Owned by the National Trust, it takes the brunt of the Atlantic swell and is one of the more exposed beaches of the North coast. From buckets and spades on sunny summer days to classic rugged Cornish splendour on a stormy winter's day, Godrevy offers the ultimate outdoor experience. The sandy beach at Godrevy is connected to Gwithian beach at lower tides to create an impressive stretch of sand. Remember to check the time of high water. as hundreds of metres of sand all but disappear at high tide so don't get caught out. The beach terminates with a low rocky headland and the famous Godrevy lighthouse (of Virginia Woolfe's To The Lighthouse fame) on an island just off the coast. Godrevy Cafe, hidden amongst the dunes, provides drinks and snacks.. Given the right conditions the waves can be epic - long walling lefts and rights. It is also capable of holding a fair sized swell, up 8ft. However this doesn't mean you'll have an easy paddle out! The break is at it's best on a low tide where it can produce a fast hollow wave. It does work through the tide but becomes increasingly slopey and bouncy.

This has to be one of my favourite places to go in Cornwall and holds a special place in my heart. If you're visiting the area by car, you turn off the B3301 just outside Gwithian, drive up a gravel track which becomes a narrow tarmac road to a lower car park. If you have a National Trust card, you can continue up to the top car park (and out of season there are no restrictions). And if you're on foot, it's on the coastal path. When the tide's out, you can walk along the beach from Hayle or Gwithian Towans. Gwithian Sands is a fantastic beach, popular with surfers. Walk towards the lighthouse. There are various ways up from the beach to the top of the cliffs and you get fantastic views from up there. Look across the bay to St Ives, which always seems bathed in sunlight and across to Godrevy Lighthouse, which inspired Virginia Woolf to write 'To the Lighthouse' on her holidays in St Ives. It can be very windy up there, being so exposed, so take a windbreaker or coat, depending on the weather. If you're lucky, you may spot a seal in the waves.

A stunning location for couple to walk and for famillies who just want a day out. The coast has stunning views across the whole of st ives bay. There is a cafe which has the best the best breakfast you have ever tasted and is good on price. The beach features loads of rock pools which are great for the kids to go fish hunting and crab hunting. The views of the lighthouse make some stunning photography especially at sunrise and sunset.