Cadgwith Cove

Cadgwith Cove is a working fishing cove on the eastern Lizard Peninsula, one of the last genuinely active fishing villages on the Cornish coast. The beach is formed of two small shingle coves divided by The Todden headland, with traditional fishing boats drawn up above the tide line and lobster pots stacked against the thatched and slate-roofed cottages. The sense of authentic Cornish fishing village character is overwhelming and very little appears to have changed in the past century. It is reached via a steep, narrow lane from the village above.

Dogs are welcome in Cadgwith Cove year-round with no PSPO restrictions, and the village has a practical, no-nonsense attitude to dogs that reflects its working character. The shingle beach is coarser underfoot than sand but provides excellent grip for dogs exploring the shoreline. The Cadgwith Cove Inn on the clifftop is one of the most dog-friendly pubs in Cornwall, with outdoor seating and a genuinely warm welcome for dogs. The South West Coast Path passes through and connects to Kennack Sands to the north and Lizard Point to the south. The sense of being somewhere real and unspun makes this a deeply satisfying visit for owners and dogs alike.