Church Cove

OS Grid ref:- SW 661204

Picturesque Church Cove at Landewednack is a small but popular sandy cove below Mullion Golf Course. The cove is situated at the tip of the Lizard Peninsula and is reasonably safe for swimming. The lane to the beach can be reached from the main road at Culdrose Naval Base.

The cove derives its name from the atmospheric church of St Winwaloe, which stands on the sand dunes close to the shore. The church dates mainly from the fifteenth century, although the bell tower, which juts straight out of a crag, is Norman.

St. Winwaloe was born in Brittany in the sixth century and was of of Cornish parentage. A figure of him is situated by the porch, while a Cornish cross stands in the churchyard. The church contains timbers from the Portuguese galleon 'St Anthony', which was wrecked in the cove on Saturday, 19 January, 1527.

Characterful thatched cottages stand on the cliffs above. There is reputed to be lost treasure from a wrecked Spanish ship in nearby Dollar Cove.

Access to cliff walks, car park and Toilets.