Cadgwith Cornwall Map

About Cadgwith

Cadgwith nestles into a steep-sided valley, its cluster of cottages tumbling down towards the sea. It lies 14.3 km south-south-east of Helston (from Helston: bearing 152°T, OS grid SW 721 145), and is situated south of Ruan Minor village. The air here carries the salt tang of the Atlantic, mingling with the scent of wild gorse that carpets the surrounding Lizard Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fishermen's nets, bleached silver by the sun and sea spray, lie drying on the harbour walls, a testament to the enduring lifeblood of Cadgwith. Cobbled lanes, worn smooth by generations of footsteps, wind between the whitewashed buildings, their slate roofs gleaming like scales under the Cornish sky. The dramatic cliffs embrace the small cove, their dark rock a stark contrast to the churning turquoise water below. Even on a calm day, the sea whispers its ancient stories against the shore.

About This Cadgwith Map Page

Explore Cadgwith, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.987336, -5.180550. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.