The Top 20 Attractions around St. Austell Bay
There are plenty of places to see and visit around St. Austell Bay. Whether you love hiking or cycling, St. Austell Bay is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Mevagissey Harbour
Highlight • Historical Site
In the narrow streets of Mevagissey you find myriad shops, workshops, galleries, cafes and pubs, as well as many old buildings made of cob and slate. There are plenty of …
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Fowey Harbour
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On the south coast of Cornwall lies Fowey, a small British town that is a popular day trip and holiday destination. It stretches a mile along the steep hills along …
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan is one of the most famous gardens in England. It is located eight kilometers south of St Austell near Mevagissey in Cornwall. Originally …
The Lost Gardens of Heligan is one of the most famous gardens in England. It is located eight kilometers south of St Austell near Mevagissey in Cornwall. Originally …
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Charlestown Harbour
Highlight • Settlement
Charlestown is the last open 18th-century Georgian harbour in the UK and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you explore this Grade II-listed harbour, you can …
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Dodman Cross
Highlight • Monument
The Stone Cross at Dodman Point on the southernmost point of the Roseland Peninsula sits high on the cliffs looking over the sea on three sides. Easily accessible by foot on the Cornish Coastal footpath.
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Treffry Viaduct
Highlight • Monument
Treffry's Viaduct was used as a tramway and for carrying water across the Luxulyan valley. This was built in the 19th century by Joseph Thomas Treffry, owner of the Fowey …
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Hemmick Beach
Highlight • Beach
Hemmick is a small and attractive sandy beach to the west of Dodman Point. The beach is accessed by a steep road from the small car park. It is relatively little-visited, meaning that you can enjoy it without the crowds.
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Polstreath Beach
Highlight • Beach
Located about a quarter of a mile up the coast from the working harbour of Mevagissey is Polstreath beach. Despite its proximity to this busy fishing village, Polstreath remains relatively …
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Roche Rock Chapel Ruins
Highlight • Religious Site
Roche Rock is a granite outcrop looming 20m high. On top of the rock is the ruin of a chapel built in 1409.
There are plenty of legends surrounding the …
There are plenty of legends surrounding the …
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Pont Pill Tidal Creek
Highlight • Historical Site
Pont Pill is a tidal creek off the Rivery Fowey. Some say it was the inspiration for Kenneth Grahame's 'Wind in the Willows'
It is a secluded, untouched area of …
It is a secluded, untouched area of …
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Gorran Haven Beach and Harbour
Highlight • Beach
A small fishing and tourist village on the Cornish Coastal path with a nice beach, a couple of useful shops and a cafe. There's a good sized car park here …
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