Navax Point
OS grid ref:- SW 591 434
Navax Point, beyond Godrevy Lighthouse, makes a lovely setting for a cliff top walk. The point is owned and maintained by the National Trust.
Godrevy Lighthouse
Reproduced courtesy of Sundial Photographics
In July and August the area is awash with pink heather and brilliant yellow gorse. Wildflowers abound in the grass and Atlantic seals can sometimes be seen, although elusive and preferring the rougher seas. In summer porpoises have been sighted from the point.
The rocky outcrops and cliffs are magnificent. Just offshore is Godrevy Island , which was the scene of a famous shipwreck in 1649. In the aftermath of the execution of King Charles I, followers attempted to send his lace trimmed garments and other possessions abroad for safe keeping as relics of the 'Martyr King'. The ship was wrecked and only a few of the clothes were washed ashore.
A walk from Navax Point to Basset Cove
Distance -3.5 miles
Duration - around 2 hours
*Commencing at the car park at Godrevy, continue to the point overlooking the lighthouse. Walk Round the point and continue along the footpath towards Navax Point.
*Continue along this path which overlooks the small coves of Castle Giver Cove and Fishing Cove. The path then ascends to the top of Hell's Mouth at 88m (almost 290 feet) the highest point in the walk.Care should be exercised near the cliffs.
*After passing Hudder Cove and Deadman's Cove. The path joins the road at Derrick Cove where the path and the road run almost adjacent over Reskajeage Downs.
Retrace your steps to return to the car park at Godrevy