The Den @ Gorran Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mevagissey is a lovely fishing village 2 miles away. There are a lot of pubs, restaurants and shops. And of course the harbour to walk along. Grab an icecream and walk out along Rock quay.
Note that it does get very busy in the summer and it is best to avoid driving through it at that time.
There are a few ways to get there:
Walking
You can walk along the coast path, it is about 3 miles to Meva and you go past Chapel Point. Or you can walk along the lanes/over a field, which is about 2 miles.
Either way, walk up Trewollock Lane, turn right at the top. After 50m there is a gate with a style off to the right, this leads down a track to the coast path. Or, keep going along the lane. When the lane joins another road there is a style 30m along that takes you into a field. You can cross the field to cut the corner.
Driving
Take the 'long way' past Heligan Gardens to get down to Mevagissey car park. This avoids Bell Hill which is narrow and notorious for jams in the summer.
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Mevagissey
Mevagissey is a lovely fishing village 2 miles away. There are a lot of pubs, restaurants and shops. And of course the harbour to walk along. Grab an icecream and walk out along Rock quay.
Note that it does get very busy in the summer and it is best to avoid driving through it at that time.
There are a few ways to get there:
Walking
You can walk along the coast path, it is about 3 miles to Meva and you go past Chapel Point. Or you can walk along the lanes/over a field, which is about 2 miles.
Either way, walk up Trewollock Lane, turn right at the top. After 50m there is a gate with a style off to the right, this leads down a track to the coast path. Or, keep going along the lane. When the lane joins another road there is a style 30m along that takes you into a field. You can cross the field to cut the corner.
Driving
Take the 'long way' past Heligan Gardens to get down to Mevagissey car park. This avoids Bell Hill which is narrow and notorious for jams in the summer.
Heligan Gardens is famous for the gardens, but also has a very nice cafe. Next to Heligan Gardens is Lobbs Farm Shop, which sells good quality food ideal for a bbq.
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Потерянные сады Хелигана
B3273Heligan Gardens is famous for the gardens, but also has a very nice cafe. Next to Heligan Gardens is Lobbs Farm Shop, which sells good quality food ideal for a bbq.
Beaches & Places to Walk To
There are lots of lovely beaches around. Gorran Haven has places to eat and loos. If you'd prefer somewhere quieter there are plenty of options to choose from.
Our closest beach, 5 mins down the hill. If the tide is high or the beach too busy, try the quay. The raised step is a great place to sit. Perhaps grab a coffee from the Mermaid, a beer from Cakebreads, or Fish & Chips from The Haven.
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Gorran Haven Beach
1 Church StOur closest beach, 5 mins down the hill. If the tide is high or the beach too busy, try the quay. The raised step is a great place to sit. Perhaps grab a coffee from the Mermaid, a beer from Cakebreads, or Fish & Chips from The Haven.
Vault is a lovely long beach. It is about a mile to walk to from The Den, so about 25 mins away. There is a car park up Lamledra Hill that is closer. Either way, there is a hill to walk up.
There aren't any amenities at Vault, but it is a lovely place to take a picnic to. It is also a good beach for a dip in the sea.
If you're feeling adventurous you can kayak or paddleboard around to Vault from Gorran Beach.
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Пляж Vault
Vault is a lovely long beach. It is about a mile to walk to from The Den, so about 25 mins away. There is a car park up Lamledra Hill that is closer. Either way, there is a hill to walk up.
There aren't any amenities at Vault, but it is a lovely place to take a picnic to. It is also a good beach for a dip in the sea.
If you're feeling adventurous you can kayak or paddleboard around to Vault from Gorran Beach.
Dodman Point along the coast path past Vault beach. Another way to get there is to walk up 'the slips' footpath. To get there walk down Trewollock Lane, turn right at the bottom, left at 'the triangle' down Rice Lane. Take the 2nd road on the right where you'll see a footpath sign.
You end up at 'Treveague Campsite' which you can walk through. Keep going to Penare and take the track out to Dodman.
You can then walk back along the coast path making a circular route of about 4 miles.
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Dodman point
Dodman Point along the coast path past Vault beach. Another way to get there is to walk up 'the slips' footpath. To get there walk down Trewollock Lane, turn right at the bottom, left at 'the triangle' down Rice Lane. Take the 2nd road on the right where you'll see a footpath sign.
You end up at 'Treveague Campsite' which you can walk through. Keep going to Penare and take the track out to Dodman.
You can then walk back along the coast path making a circular route of about 4 miles.
Hemmick Beach is close to Dodman Point. You can walk there or drive to Penare and park in the National Trust car park. From there it is short but steep walk down to the beach.
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Хеммик-Бич
Hemmick Beach is close to Dodman Point. You can walk there or drive to Penare and park in the National Trust car park. From there it is short but steep walk down to the beach.
Otherwise known as Caerhayes beach, this has a very good beach cafe and features the back drop of the castle. There is parking right next to the beach (pay & display) making it easy access. The beach gets very large at low tide. A good place for body boarding and surfing when the conditions are right.
It is a 10 min drive away, or 5 miles along the coast path.
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Porthluney Bay
Otherwise known as Caerhayes beach, this has a very good beach cafe and features the back drop of the castle. There is parking right next to the beach (pay & display) making it easy access. The beach gets very large at low tide. A good place for body boarding and surfing when the conditions are right.
It is a 10 min drive away, or 5 miles along the coast path.
Food scene
The nearest pub is a mile away in Gorran Church Town. Good food and a lovely pub. There is a car park opposite.
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The Barley Sheaf at Gorran
The nearest pub is a mile away in Gorran Church Town. Good food and a lovely pub. There is a car park opposite.
The Llawnroc has a large bar that is open to the public, and also a restaurant for food. It is on the way to the beach, a 5-10 min walk.
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The Llawnroc Hotel
Chute LaneThe Llawnroc has a large bar that is open to the public, and also a restaurant for food. It is on the way to the beach, a 5-10 min walk.
You can order online and collect (Google 'The Haven Gorran') or wander down and order. Sit on the quay with fish and chips and a bottle of wine. You can also eat in.
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The Haven Fish & Chips
CantonYou can order online and collect (Google 'The Haven Gorran') or wander down and order. Sit on the quay with fish and chips and a bottle of wine. You can also eat in.
Shop, food, bar. Cakebreads pretty much has you covered for anything. The cooked breakfast is recommended.
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Cakebreads Bakery
CantonShop, food, bar. Cakebreads pretty much has you covered for anything. The cooked breakfast is recommended.
Coffee, cakes, sandwiches and cooked food are all available from the Mermaid during the day.
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The Mermaid Beach Cafe
Church StreetCoffee, cakes, sandwiches and cooked food are all available from the Mermaid during the day.
Run by local volunteers the Coast Path Cafe is a gem hidden up behind the beach. It isn't always open, but is during peak times and a lovely place to grab lunch or afternoon tea.
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Coast Path Cafe
South West Coast PathRun by local volunteers the Coast Path Cafe is a gem hidden up behind the beach. It isn't always open, but is during peak times and a lovely place to grab lunch or afternoon tea.