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Port Gaverne is a hamlet on the north coast of Cornwall adjoining
Port
Isaac. Founded
on its fishing in past centuries, and once used for shipping slate from
the Delabole quarries.
CARN-AWN stands on its own overlooking the harbour and straight out over
the sea as
far as the horizon. In the old Cornish language "Carn" is a pile of rocks
and "Awn" is a haven, the name "Gaverne" is a corruption of this. It is
indeed a haven in the rocks, and at low tide the
beach is sandy, with fascinating rock pools full of tiny fish, and you can
fish from the
rocks, or hire a boat for sea fishing.
The beach is as safe for swimming as anywhere in Cornwall, but please be
careful,
especially at low water, and if you are in doubt, take local advice.
The coastline is magnificent and you can walk for miles along the coastal
paths or
drive to many other beaches within easy reach.
Port Gaverne and
Port Isaac are separated by a hill, five minutes' walk
from Carn-Awn.
Port Isaac is a small unspoilt fishing village with several fishing boats
going out from the
harbour every day to catch lobster and crab. It has a number of different
shops entwined
in the narrow streets,
fish shops, bakery, post office, fudge, pottery,
crafts, restaurants,
garage.
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