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Cadgwith
Half a day is enough: walk the coast path, see the harbour and have lunch. Skip if you want beaches or nightlife.
Cadgwith is a tiny fishing village on the Lizard Peninsula with a single pub, a tin church and a shingle beach. The South West Coast Path runs through it, and the main draw is a short coastal walk to the Lizard or Kennack Sands. Most visitors stop for 2–3 hours on a drive around West Cornwall.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, limited parking)
- Airports
- NQY · EXT
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cadgwith999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cadgwith, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyLow crime.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 101 police non-urgent · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNQY Newquay (About 1 h 15 min drive via A30 and A394).
- Getting aroundOn foot only within the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerPint of beer at the pub£4.50–6.00 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedHoliday cottage (per night, sleeps 4), a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedHoliday cottage (per night, sleeps 4), a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedHoliday cottage (per night, sleeps 4), a night, per room£300 (≈ US$400)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £60 (≈ US$80) · High £100 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NQY Newquay (About 1 h 15 min drive via A30 and A394) · EXT Exeter (About 2 h 30 min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cadgwith: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
14 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot only within the village. Car or bus to reach the Lizard or Helston.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 10–30 min
Car, 5 min; bus from Ruan Minor, about 20 min
Southernmost point of mainland UK; lighthouse and café.
Door to door: 15–40 min
Car, 10 min; bus, about 30 min
Market town with museum and the Flambards theme park.
Door to door: 50 min
Car, 45 min via A394 and A30
Art galleries, beaches and the Tate St Ives.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cadgwith village
Holiday cottages only; book well ahead for summer.
Helston
10 min drive; more B&Bs and hotels.
The Lizard
5 min drive; pubs with rooms and guesthouses.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £30–50 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- £50–80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- £80 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room in Helston or the Lizard1 × 1 night × £100 | £100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £60 | £120 |
| Parking at Cadgwith car park, per day1 × £5 · check | £5 |
| Bus from Helston to Ruan Minor, return2 × £6 · check | £12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £24 |
| Trip total≈ £131 per person per day, bed included | £261≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in GBP; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Pint of beer at the pub | £4.50–6.00 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Fish and chips | £10–14 (≈ US$14–19) |
| Cream tea | £7–10 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Parking, all day | £5 (≈ US$7) (check) |
| Bus Helston → Ruan Minor, single | £3 (≈ US$4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking is limited and pay-and-display; arrive before 10:00 in summer.Parking is limited and pay-and-display; arrive before 10:00 AM in summer.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash for the pub and any small shops.
- The beach is shingle, not sand; swimming is possible but no lifeguards.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police non-urgent101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
Embassies in London; nearest consulate for most countries: Bristol or Cardiff.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Helston → Cadgwith, bus: about £3 (≈ US$4) single, about 30 min (check)
- Parking at Cadgwith car park: about £5 (≈ US$7) per day (check)
Say or show
- Hello — Hello (hel-oh)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank yoo)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (wair iz the toy-let)
No ATM in Cadgwith; bring cash.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cadgwith. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, limited parking) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Lizard, Helston, Porthleven and St Ives with verified opening hours and parking.
- Coastal walk route page from Cadgwith to the Lizard with tide and cliff safety notes.
- Bus timetable page for First Kernow services from Helston and Redruth.
Sources
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