Priests Cove is a beach in Cornwall, England.

Welcome to Priests Cove, a rocky beach situated west of Cape Cornwall. The usually rough waters of the sea can be accessed down a slippery slipway, and for those not brave enough to take a dip in the open sea, there is even a man-made saltwater pool hidden among the rocks – a favorite spot for local families. For your convenience, a National Trust car park is just a short walk away from the beach.

Are there lifeguards on Priests Cove?

Priests Cove is not a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Cornwall are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at Priests Cove including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Priests Cove?

So – is Priests Cove, Cornwall dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Priests Cove.

Dogs are not allowed on this beach from April 1st to October 1st due to problems with dogs fouling.

Is there parking at Priests Cove?

There is parking availabile at Priests Cove.

Visitors to St Just can take advantage of the car parking facilities available on site.

Priests Cove Location

The nearest postcode location for Priests Cove is: TR19 7NN
The OS Grid Reference for Priests Cove is: SW 3521 3171
The nearest town to Priests Cove is: Penzance

Priests Cove Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”TR19 7NN” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Priests Cove – Additional Information


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