St Anthony Head
St Anthony Head, Bohortha, Cornwall TR2
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About St Anthony Head
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Nearby Attractions
St Anthony Head Lighthouse and Battery
historicThe lighthouse at the tip of the Roseland Peninsula has guided ships into Falmouth's great harbour since 1834. The headland around it — managed by the National Trust — was fortified in the 1890s and again in the Second World War; the gun battery and observation post have been restored and offer views across Falmouth Bay that are among the most commanding in Cornwall.
1.3 km away
St Mawes Castle
historicAcross the water from Pendennis, St Mawes Castle is Henry VIII's most decorative coastal fortress — a clover-leaf design of three overlapping circular bastions that is both visually distinctive and militarily sophisticated. The castle never fired in anger (it surrendered to Parliamentarians without a shot in 1646) and survives in remarkable condition, its interiors largely intact.
1.7 km away
St Mawes Beach
beachSt Mawes Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near St Mawes, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
2.1 km away
St Mawes Harbour
tourismSt Mawes Harbour is one of those Cornish places that works both as a base and as an attraction in its own right, with enough character to justify a detour near St Mawes. Harbour life, local food, sea air and the surrounding walks usually matter as much as any single sight.
2.3 km away
Pendennis Castle
historicHenry VIII's artillery fortress commands the headland above Falmouth harbour, guarding the entrance to the Carrick Roads — the third deepest natural harbour in the world. The castle withstood a five-month Royalist siege during the Civil War, the second longest in England. The views from the battlements encompass Falmouth Bay, St Mawes, and on clear days, the Lizard Peninsula.
2.6 km away
Porthcurnick Beach
beachPorthcurnick Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near St Just in Roseland, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
3.4 km away