Gunwalloe

Cornwall

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

Gunwalloe, near Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7QE

Opening times
See on map

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

Car park
Free for National Trust members.Non-members can pay by cash or the JustPark app. Location code: 80584. £2 for up to 1 hour, £4 for up to 2 hours, £8 over 4 hours. No coaches.
Dogs allowed
Church Cove council enforced seasonal ban 10am - 6pm, 1 July - 31 August. Dollar Cove dog friendly all year
Kiosk
Open for the season 1 April - 31 October. Check for opening times. May close early due to bad weather.
Toilet
Level access to Church Cove. Toilets are open all year round. Car park gets busy during peak season. Dollar Cove is dog friendly all year round. There is a council enforced seasonal dog ban on Church Cove 1 July - 31 August 10am - 6pm.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Gunwalloe - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible toilet
Designated parking
Induction loop
Level access to food outlet
Slight gradient to kiosk
Steps/uneven terrain
Map
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 25 August 2025
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Cafe	10:00 - 17:00

Eating at Gunwalloe

Gunwalloe Kiosk is open from 1 April. Find out where you can grab a hot drink and tasty treat while exploring at Gunwalloe.

A small building with a veranda and two shuttered windows open, with signs and a table in front.

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.

Gunwalloe Map

Flying drones at our places

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

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

Members park free

Please remember to scan your membership card at the pay and display machine when you park - every time you do £4.02 goes towards looking after Gunwalloe.

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

Panoramic landscape

Follow this link to Cornwall National Landscape's webpage to view an interactive panoramic view of Gunwalloe and 3D model of Gunwalloe Headland and Church.