Places to visit
Godrevy: getting there and nearby beaches
Photograph to come Godrevy.
Godrevy is an area on the eastern side of St Ives Bay, cared for by the National Trust (description based on Wikidata). This page covers how to get there, the nearest beaches with their dog rules and water quality, and council parking nearby.
- Cared for by
- National Trust
- Cornish name
- Godrevi
- Official information
- National Trust page
- Nearest railway station
- Hayle station (6.2 km (3.8 miles))
- Nearest beach in our guide
- Godrevy (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Nearest town guide
- Hayle (6.3 km (3.9 miles))
Before you go
Opening days, times, prices and on-site parking change through the year, and some places close in winter or for repairs. We do not copy them here: check the official National Trust page on the day you plan to visit.
Beaches near Godrevy
Beaches in our guide within 10 km, nearest first.
| Beach | Distance (straight line) | Council dog rule | Water quality 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godrevy | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No dogs 10am–6pm, 1 July – 31 August (council-listed stretch) | Excellent |
| Gwithian Towans | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No dogs 10am–6pm, 1 July – 31 August (council-listed stretch) | Excellent |
| Upton Towans | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) | Check the council map: a nearby listed area has dog rules | Excellent |
| Hayle Towans | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | Check the council map: a nearby listed area has dog rules | Excellent |
| Mexico Towans | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | Check the council map: a nearby listed area has dog rules | Excellent |
| Porthkidney Sands | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | Check the council map: a nearby listed area has dog rules | Excellent |
| Porthgwidden | 6.4 km (3.9 miles) | No dogs 10am–6pm, 1 July – 31 August | Excellent |
| Carbis Bay | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | No dogs 10am–6pm, 15 May – 30 September | Excellent |
Council car parks nearby
Cornwall Council car parks within 2 km (straight line). Godrevy may have its own car park: the official National Trust page says where to park.
| Council car park | Postcode | Distance (straight line) | Spaces | Open | Council page updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwithian Towans, Nr. Hayle | TR27 5BT | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 275 | – | 11 August 2026 |
Getting there by train
There is no National Rail station within 5 km of Godrevy. The nearest stations in Cornwall are below; from there you would need a bus, taxi or lift. The official page may list bus options.
- Hayle station: 6.2 km (3.8 miles)
- Lelant station: 6.8 km (4.2 miles)
- Carbis Bay station: 6.8 km (4.2 miles)
Straight-line distance, our own calculation from OpenStreetMap station locations (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). It is not a walking or road route.
Other historic places and gardens nearby
National Trust and English Heritage places in our guide, by straight-line distance.
- East Pool Mine (National Trust): 9.4 km (5.8 miles)
- Godolphin (National Trust): 11.4 km (7.1 miles)
- Chysauster Ancient Village (English Heritage): 13.5 km (8.4 miles)
- St Michael’s Mount (National Trust): 14.8 km (9.2 miles)
For beaches, parking and events around Hayle, see our town guide.
Map
Photos
Planning when to go? Cornwall month by month covers daylight, average weather and school holidays.
Sources and checks
- Wikidata: Godrevy – CC0; description, operator, coordinates, Cornish name
- National Trust: Godrevy – official page, checked 1 November 2026
- Cornwall Council: dogs on beaches – last updated 23 October 2026
- Cornwall Council car parks – pages checked 1 November 2026
- Environment Agency bathing water data – Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap: railway stations – ODbL; distances are our own calculation
- National Rail: station information – linked for times and facilities
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