Godrevy and Leggan Coves are two beaches separated by Leggan Point. To access Leggan Cove you will need low tide to go around the point from Godrevy.
The beach is sandy although does have some shingle and rocky parts. Backed by grass covered shingle banks this is a nice location and rarely busy.
No facilities, with the nearest (limited) parking in the village of Rosenithon.
Dogs allowed.
Godrevy and Leggan Coves Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have no beaches around The Lizard, 215 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.
No water quality measurement available for Godrevy and Leggan Coves Beach.
Our weather forecast for The Lizard in Cornwall
Today (Sunday, Jan 17)
Expect a temperature in the range 6.6℃ to 7.7℃ with a wind speed 3.7 m/sec (WNW)
Monday, Jan 18
Expect a temperature in the range 7℃ to 7.7℃ with a wind speed 3.5 m/sec (WSW)
Tuesday, Jan 19
Expect a temperature in the range 10.4℃ to 10.6℃ with a wind speed 9.5 m/sec (WSW)
Wednesday, Jan 20
Expect a temperature in the range 10.6℃ to 10.9℃ with a wind speed 10.5 m/sec (SW)
Thursday, Jan 21
Expect a temperature in the range 6℃ to 7.4℃ with a wind speed 8 m/sec (WNW)
Friday, Jan 22
Expect a temperature in the range 5.4℃ to 6℃ with a wind speed 3.8 m/sec (WNW)
Saturday, Jan 23
Expect a temperature in the range 5.8℃ to 6.4℃ with a wind speed 3 m/sec (WSW)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Godrevy and Leggan Coves Beach in Cornwall.
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