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Godrevy
CornwallA vast sandy beach, high cliffs and dramatic coves.
Gwithian, near Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5ED
M T W T F S S Open
Closed
Opening times for 22 October 2026
Asset Opening time Godrevy countryside Dawn - Dusk Toilet 10:00 - 21:00 First car park Dawn - Dusk Field car parking area 10:00 - 21:00 - Café
Godrevy Café open most days (not NT)
Café - more information- Car park
Main car park open year-round (limited spaces). Overflow field parking is available in warmer months, subject to weather and ground conditions. Pay via the JustPark app or on-site machines. Download the app before your visit and set up an account. National Trust members park free; please register on the app or payment machine. JustPark location code 80582.
Car park - more information- Dogs allowed
Dog restriction on the beach from Harveys Towans - Godrevy Point, 1 July - 31 August, 10am - 6pm
- Lifeguard
Seasonal lifeguards
Lifeguard - more information- Toilet
Visitor toilets in the car park field on the headland
Godrevy Beach sits at the far end of St Ives Bay, where golden sand meets dramatic cliffs and rock pools waiting to be explored. Footpaths wind across this wildlife-rich headland, revealing sweeping coastal views at every turn.
- Accessible route and/or map
Accessible path from the field parking area up to the headland
- Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet in block in the field parking on the headland
- Designated parking
In first car park and in the small parking area on the way up to the headland
- Level access to food outlet
Fairly level access to Godrevy Café
- Level access/terrain
Fairly level paths from the first car park area along to the headland, on a level board walk in places.
- Steps/uneven terrain
Uneven steps, ramps and paths
- On foot
- Footpath routes via coastal footpath & footpath linked with Tehidy Country Park. From Gwithian village walk through St Gothian's nature reserve.
- By train
- Hayle station is 5 miles away
- By bus
- Check out www.gocornwallbus.co.uk/services for up to date timetables and routes See our walking trail for more info: nationaltrust.org.uk/godrevy/trails/getting-to-godrevy-from-the-bus-stop
- Cycling
- NCN3 runs through nearby Hayle and Camborne
- By road
- Just off B3301, North of Gwithian village
- Parking
- First car park open year round (limited space). Extra field parking open in the warmer months, weather and ground conditions dependant. This car park uses the JustPark app and payment machines for member check-in and non-member payments. If you choose to use the JustPark app, please download it before your visit and create an account if you do not already have one. You’ll be asked to add payment details; National Trust members will not be charged for parking. The JustPark code for this property is 80582.
Planning your visit
Article
Accessibility at Godrevy
A guide to visiting Godrevy, the headland, the beaches and the coast paths.
Article
Visiting Godrevy
Discover what to consider when planning your visit to this sandy beach and its surrounding headland, including what facilities are available and the best places to park.
North Coast walks
Led by our volunteer walk leaders, these walks offer the opportunity to get some fresh air and spend time in nature. Everyone is welcome regardless of walking experience or ability.
Article
Flying drones at our places
All aerial activity above our sites is prohibited unless specific permission is granted, according to an existing byelaw.
Highlights
Coast walks and beaches
Popular beach and coast path. Layers of history hidden underground, including Stone Age settlements and stabilised dune systems.
The Knavocks
Towering headland next to Godrevy, home to grassland plant species such as bladder campion, scabious and self heal.
The North Cliffs
The South West Coast path weaves along the clifftops, high above the sea, between Godrevy and Portreath.
Spotlight events
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at Godrevy
Discover the sights and activities at Godrevy, including miles of golden sands, surfing, clifftop walking routes, wildlife watching and much more.
Top trails
Trail
Godrevy to Hell's Mouth coastal walk
For a walk steeped in local history that leads you across clifftop pathways with glorious ocean views, try the Godrevy to Hell's Mouth coastal walk.
Trail
Gwithian bus stop to Godrevy walk
A short, 1-mile walk between the bus stop in Gwithian and the rocky headland and beach at Godrevy.
Eating
Godrevy Café
Godrevy Café (not Trust owned) welcomes everyone, from dog walkers to beach hoppers. There's a tempting menu of hot and cold food and drink, with an ice cream hut in the summer.
Places to stay
Godolphin House
Combining 17th-century luxury with modern décor, this large manor provides a memorable stay.
Zennor Honor's House
A remote stone cottage, with nothing but green fields and sea-views in sight.
Upcoming events
Event
North Coast Walks - Chapel Porth & Wheal Charlotte
Join us for a social walk from Chapel Porth, guided by a volunteer walk leader.
Event
North Coast Walks - Bassett Cove & Tehidy
Join us for a social walk from Bassett Cove, guided by a volunteer walk leader.
About Godrevy
Godrevy's awe-inspiring expanse of sandy beach leads on to wildlife-rich headlands and the dramatic coves of the North Cliffs and Western Hill.
Set at the far end of St Ives Bay, Godrevy beach is popular for surfers, families, walkers, nature watchers and those who simply want to sit and admire the view.
Stretch your legs with our downloadable walk over coastal grasslands and heathland. Delve into the history of the area as you walk around the headland, peer down Hell's Mouth and watch birds soaring over secret coves along the North Cliffs.
Our work
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Our work at Godrevy
From managing the heathlands to creating new pathways, discover how National Trust rangers are helping Godrevy to thrive – and how the Shetland ponies are playing their part, too.
Project
Adapting to coastal erosion at Godrevy
Learn how the National Trust is working to combat the increasing threat of coastal erosion at Godrevy, and why action needs to be taken.
Project
Project
Cornish coastal meadows project
We are working to create 250 hectares of new species rich grassland at National Trust sites across Cornwall. The project, due to be completed by 2026, will help us rise to the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.
Project
Article
South West Coast Path: creating a year-round economic asset in Cornwall
Thanks to funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, Godrevy has started improvements on the North Cliffs to help make the South West Coast Path a year-round experience. Find out about other nearby places that have benefitted.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Godrevy.
