Beaches · South West England
Giggen Cove
Giggen Cove is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Giggen Cove is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Looe, about 4.8 km away. Postcode area PL13.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Giggen Cove is a beach located in Polperro, South-West England, within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This coastal site is noted for its natural beauty and rugged landscape, offering a picturesque setting for visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3312, -4.5072
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Polperro
- Postcode
- PL13 2FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: n3728362650 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Giggen Cove?
- Giggen Cove is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 2FJ), in the parish of Polperro.
- Is Giggen Cove a protected site?
- Yes — Giggen Cove is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Giggen Cove free to visit?
- Yes, Giggen Cove is free to enter.
- How do I get to Giggen Cove?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 2FJ.