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Cawsand
Half a day to one night: walk the coast path, explore rock pools and take the ferry to Plymouth. Not a base for Cornwall.
Cawsand and its twin Kingsand sit on the Rame Peninsula, a quiet corner of south-east Cornwall that most visitors skip. The villages offer a short beach break, coastal walks and a summer ferry to Plymouth Hoe. With no major sights, the appeal is slow pace and sea air. Most people come for a few hours or a single night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many facilities closed)
- Airport
- PLH
- Nights
- 1
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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cawsand999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cawsand, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 police · 999 or 112 fire and ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- 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.
- AirportcheckPLH Plymouth City Airport (check – limited flights; most visitors use Exeter (EXT) or Newquay (NQY)).
- Getting aroundWalk: the villages are tiny.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6.00 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedBunk in a shared room, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a B&B or cottage, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room in a B&B or cottage, a night, per room£200 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £50 (≈ US$70) · Mid £100 (≈ US$140) · High £200 (≈ US$300)
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
- PLH Plymouth City Airport (check – limited flights; most visitors use Exeter (EXT) or Newquay (NQY))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
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
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
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
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. 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
Cawsand: 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)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°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)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
Walk: the villages are tiny. A bus runs to Cremyll for the ferry to Plymouth (check timetable). Car via Torpoint ferry or A374.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Plymouth
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Summer ferry from Cawsand Bay to Plymouth Hoe, about 20 min
Check ferry schedule; winter service may not run.
Mount Edgcumbe Country Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Walk from Cawsand, about 30 min along the coast path
Free entry; gardens and deer park.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Torpoint ferry and A374, about 40 min
Larger fishing town with beach and shops.
Polperro
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via Torpoint ferry and A374, about 50 min
Harbour village with narrow streets; parking outside village.
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.
Cawsand / Kingsand
A handful of self-catering cottages and B&Bs; book ahead in summer.
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
- £50–80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- £80–150 (≈ US$110–200) excl. bed
- High
- £150 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a B&B or cottage1 × 1 night × £120 | £120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £100 | £200 |
| Ferry Cawsand → Plymouth Hoe (return)2 × £10 · check | £20 |
| Bus Cawsand → Cremyll2 × £3 · check | £6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £35 |
| Trip total≈ £191 per person per day, bed included | £381≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6.00 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Fish and chips | £8–12 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Coffee | £2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Ferry Cawsand → Plymouth Hoe (return) | £10 (≈ US$14) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer ferry from Cawsand Bay to Plymouth Hoe runs only in good weather; check the day before.
- Parking is limited; arrive early or use the Cremyll ferry and bus.
- No cash machine in the village; bring cash for pubs and small shops.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999 or 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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Emergency
- Police999 or 112
- Fire and ambulance999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
Embassies in London; nearest consulate for most countries is in Bristol or London.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Cawsand → Plymouth Hoe: about £10 (≈ US$14) return, 20 min, summer only (check)
- Bus Cawsand → Cremyll: about £3 (≈ US$4) (check)
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- Thank you — Thank you
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- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
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 Cawsand. 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–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many facilities closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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