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Best marks near Cadgwith
Top spots within about 10 miles, ranked by distance and rating.
Cadgwith Cove
0.1 miles from Cadgwith
A small working cove on the Lizard with kelp-covered reefs and deep gullies off the rocks on either side (notably the Todden...
View markChurch Cove, Lizard
1.3 miles from Cadgwith
East-facing rocky cove below The Lizard with kelp-filled gullies and small ledges giving quick access to fairly deep, clear water. Sheltered from...
View markKennack Sands
1.6 miles from Cadgwith
A broad sandy bay on the Lizard with rocky headlands at both ends (West and East Kennack). It offers classic surf-beach bass...
View markBass Point
1.8 miles from Cadgwith
An exposed rock headland on the Lizard peninsula with deep, clear water, kelp-filled gullies and strong tidal movement. Multiple ledges around the...
View markHousel Bay
2.0 miles from Cadgwith
South-east facing rocky ledges flanking a small cove just east of Lizard Point. Clear water, kelp-filled gullies and some depth close in....
View markLizard Point
2.3 miles from Cadgwith
Exposed rocky headland with very deep water close in, strong tidal movement and kelp-filled gullies. Best in settled weather with a light...
View markQuick links: Cadgwith Cove · Church Cove, Lizard · Kennack Sands · Bass Point · Housel Bay · Lizard Point
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Cadgwith Cove
0.1 miles from Cadgwith
A small working cove on the Lizard with kelp-covered reefs and deep gullies off the rocks on either side (notably the Todden and towards the Devil’s Frying Pan). Ground is very rough with sparse clean patches, so expect snags. Summer brings wrasse, pollack, mackerel and garfish in clear water; dusk...
Church Cove, Lizard
1.3 miles from Cadgwith
East-facing rocky cove below The Lizard with kelp-filled gullies and small ledges giving quick access to fairly deep, clear water. Sheltered from many prevailing westerlies but exposed to easterly swells; ledges can be slippery and swells rebound on bigger tides. Best on the flood into high, especially dawn/dusk through late...
Kennack Sands
1.6 miles from Cadgwith
A broad sandy bay on the Lizard with rocky headlands at both ends (West and East Kennack). It offers classic surf-beach bass fishing over clean sand plus wrasse and pollack from the rocks. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad; nights produce dogfish, and occasional rays and turbot show on the...
Bass Point
1.8 miles from Cadgwith
An exposed rock headland on the Lizard peninsula with deep, clear water, kelp-filled gullies and strong tidal movement. Multiple ledges around the NCI lookout give access to depth quickly, making it a prime lure and float-fishing venue in settled seas. Best results typically come at dawn and dusk on a...
Housel Bay
2.0 miles from Cadgwith
South-east facing rocky ledges flanking a small cove just east of Lizard Point. Clear water, kelp-filled gullies and some depth close in. Best on a flooding tide into dusk through summer and early autumn; winter can still produce pollack. Space is limited and the swell can rebound off the cliffs—check...
Lizard Point
2.3 miles from Cadgwith
Exposed rocky headland with very deep water close in, strong tidal movement and kelp-filled gullies. Best in settled weather with a light northerly or no swell. Summer brings mackerel, garfish, scad and wrasse; pollack year-round (dawn/dusk and into darkness), and conger after dark. Access is via paths from Lizard village...