St Anthony Head Lighthouse and Battery
St Anthony Head, Portscatho, Truro TR2 5HA
Open daily (lighthouse interior by appointment)
free
About St Anthony Head Lighthouse and Battery
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St Anthony Head
naturalSt Anthony Head is a worthwhile natural stop near Bohortha, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.
1.3 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.
2.1 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.
2.3 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.
2.8 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.
2.9 km away
Pendennis Point
naturalPendennis Point is a worthwhile natural stop near Falmouth, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.
3.1 km away