Cape Cornwall (NT)
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Overview
The St Just coast boasts spectacular cliffs which lead from turbulent Atlantic seas, to a flat plateau of granite, capped by small agricultural fields. Here, since the Bronze Age, tin has been pulled and pushed out of the earth. In the 19th century, deep-shaft mining produced mining booms which had a lasting effect on the character of the Cornish people and their landscape. Now designated part of a World Heritage Site, the St Just coast exhibits many relics of this once thriving industry. This disturbed landscape of curious contrasts, has the air of a frontier township. Stark buildings sit sombre and eerie in the fog, or bright and hard in clear weather, with distant views of the Isles of Scilly and busy shipping lanes around Land’s End. A mosaic of rocky coastal habitats are home to the returning chough, Cornwall’s iconic national emblem.
About the area
Cornwall has just about everything – wild moorland landscapes, glorious river valley scenery, picturesque villages and miles of breathtaking coastline. Known for its popular surfing spots, the region provides ample opportunities for water sport enthusiasts, and for those who prefer to stay on land, visitor attractions like the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan offer a lovely day out.
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Caravan & Camping
Trevaylor Caravan & Camping Park
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Shop onsite
- Wifi available
Nearby places to stay
The Commercial
The Commercial is a former coaching inn situated in the heart of St Just in Market Square close to the stunning South West Coast Path. The eleven ensuite rooms are decorated to a high s...
Bosavern House
Bosavern House, on the dramatic Land’s End peninsula close to the historic mining town of St Just and the beautiful Cot Valley, offers fine quality bed and breakfast, walking packages w...
Trevaylor Caravan & Camping Park
Trevaylor is a sheltered grassy site in a peaceful location at the western tip of Cornwall. The dramatic coastline and pretty villages nearby are truly unspoilt. Clean, well-maintained ...
Niver Dew Cottage
Niver Dew Cottage is a cosy miners cottage built from granite, with stunning views of the sea and the local tin mining heritage. There are 2 comfortable bedrooms, sleeping 3. The lounge...
Niver Dew Cottage
Niver Dew Cottage is a cosy miners cottage built from granite, with stunning views of the sea and the local tin mining heritage. There are 2 comfortable bedrooms, sleeping 3. The lounge...
Trevedra Farm Caravan & Camping Site
A working farm, just a mile from Land's End, with sea views over Gwynver Beach to the Isles of Scilly beyond. This popular campsite offers an excellent and well-appointed toilet block, ...
Tredinney Farm
Surrounded by fields, Tredinney Farm is where to stay for a hearty Cornish breakfast. For five generations, its owners have been breeding prize-winning cattle – ask to watch the milking...
Tredinney Farm Holiday Cottage
The two cottages at Tredinney Farm are comfortable and modern. You can arrange to watch the milking and a tour of the farm. Tredinney is nestled in the heart of west Cornwall and around...
