Probably one of the southernmost anchorages of mainland UK.  A very secluded cove on the Lizard Peninsula, open to the S – SE. The anchorage is in sand just off the rocks in the middle of the bay. Not much room, but I imagine it is seldom crowded. We visited on a day of flat calm, although it looks as though it would be quite protected from SW-NE winds and swell. The local fishing boats get hauled up on the very narrow shingle beach; presumably well away from the encroaching seas. The village is post-card picturesque but quite crowded at peak times in sunny weather. Pubs, ice-cream and other delights are available for the day tripper. I am not sure about much else.

There are spectacular coastal walks along the steep cliffs: the Devil’s Frying Pan (Natural Trust) just a few minutes climb from the village: imagine it must be quite a sight at high water in an Easterly gale… although I am certain no sane yachtsman will anchor off Cadgwith in those conditions!  On the day we visited the photos we took make it seem like something out of the Med…. or tropical (see below).

No charge for anchoring or landing!