This 19th-century watch house stands atop a rugged headland, its whitewashed walls and slate roof blending into the windswept landscape. A narrow, winding staircase leads to the entrance, where a heavy wooden door opens into a compact, dimly lit interior. The space is dominated by a large, circular table, surrounded by wooden benches and adorned with antique navigational instruments, including a brass telescope and a vintage compass.
It's AMAZING!!! Words cannot describe this place. It's got the most peaceful aura up there by the cross. Me and my dad sat there for a few hours watching the sunset. It's my favourite spot in Cornwall. .
Just a beautiful little cottage/ shack but you can keep dry see some ponies
Beautiful rugged clif top views. A great circular walk with lots to see. Saw ponies, a beautiful lizard and even an adder crossed our path in front of us. Lots of colourful tiny butterflies, flowers and plants. Several fixed benches along the route to rest any tired legs and a couple of short but steep climbs to get the heart pumping nicely. Windy but tremendous views across to Looe and along the south coast. A highly recommended walk and will definitely do again. Maybe the other way round for a change...
A great walk from Penare car park around the Dodman and down to Hemmick beach if you feel like something a bit more strenuous. Wild and remote (ish) no telephone wires and barely any houses to be seen. Iron age fort the end of which rises sharply from the sea with weathered rocks pointing south.
To access Dodman Point, you will need to walk roughly a mile or so. Depending which route you take, it can be quite undulating, so you'll probably need suitable footwear. If you intend walking further around the hilltop path, it might be advisable to have some water. Fantastic view once there.
Beautiful views across the bay. Well worth the walk for this alone.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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It's AMAZING!!! Words cannot describe this place. It's got the most peaceful aura up there by the cross. Me and my dad sat there for a few hours watching the sunset. It's my favourite spot in Cornwall. .
Just a beautiful little cottage/ shack but you can keep dry see some ponies
Beautiful rugged clif top views. A great circular walk with lots to see. Saw ponies, a beautiful lizard and even an adder crossed our path in front of us. Lots of colourful tiny butterflies, flowers and plants. Several fixed benches along the route to rest any tired legs and a couple of short but steep climbs to get the heart pumping nicely. Windy but tremendous views across to Looe and along the south coast. A highly recommended walk and will definitely do again. Maybe the other way round for a change...
A great walk from Penare car park around the Dodman and down to Hemmick beach if you feel like something a bit more strenuous. Wild and remote (ish) no telephone wires and barely any houses to be seen. Iron age fort the end of which rises sharply from the sea with weathered rocks pointing south.
To access Dodman Point, you will need to walk roughly a mile or so. Depending which route you take, it can be quite undulating, so you'll probably need suitable footwear. If you intend walking further around the hilltop path, it might be advisable to have some water. Fantastic view once there.
Beautiful views across the bay. Well worth the walk for this alone.
