Cornwall

Gunwalloe

A site of archaeological importance surrounded by dunes, beaches, a medieval church and a reedbed rich in wildlife.

Gunwalloe, near Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7QE

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Visitors in the distance on the sandy beach at Gunwalloe Church Cove, Cornwall.

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Directions via Google Maps
By road
From Helston take the A3083 south towards Lizard. After the bridge Gunwalloe is signposted on the right (before the roundabout). Continue for 3.3 miles along this road and park in the National Trust car park.
Parking: National Trust pay and display car park at Gunwalloe.
Sat Nav: Use postcode TR12 7QE or what3words:///coffee.marzipan.segments
On foot
Gunwalloe is on the South West Coast Path between Poldhu and Penrose. (Approx 3 miles from Porthleven).
Gunwalloe, near Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7QE
01326222170
gunwalloe@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 12 October 2024
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Cafe	10:00 - 16:00

A white wooden kiosk with pitched roof and under cover extending forwards. The left hand shutters are open.

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Eating at Gunwalloe

Find out where you can grab a hot drink and tasty treat while exploring at Gunwalloe.

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Visiting Gunwalloe with your dog

Discover the sandy beaches of Church Cove and Dollar Cove at Gunwalloe along the west coast of the Lizard peninsula. Please help keep Gunwalloe enjoyable for everyone by keeping your dog under close control, cleaning up after them and following the Canine Code.

A footpath alongside a wire fence through a moody landscape with hills in the distance

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Flying drones at our places

All aerial activity above our sites is prohibited unless specific permission is granted, according to an existing byelaw.

Volunteer helping visitors with the car park ticket machine at Dunwich Heath and Beach, Suffolk

Members park free

Please remember to scan your membership card at the pay and display machine when you park - every time you do £3.98 goes towards looking after Gunwalloe.

Visitor at Gunwalloe Church Cove, Lizard Peninsula

Gunwalloe archaeology walk from Poldhu

Everyone is welcome to join us for a walk from Poldhu car park to Gunwalloe, taking in the parts of the south west coast path and stopping to look at the unique and interesting archaeology in this area.