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Prussia Cove

Name: Prussia Cove
Address: South West Coast Path, Prussia Cove, England, GB

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Jeannette

July 29, 2022

This rugged cove is part of the private Porth-en-Alls Estate. There’s a small public car park signposted off the A394, from where the coast path meanders steeply down to the rocky and very photogenic inlets of Bessy’s Cove, King’s Cove, Coule’s Cove and Piskies Cove. The cove gets its name from the infamous ‘free trader’ John Carter, also known as the King of Prussia (supposedly due to his resemblance to the Prussian monarch Frederick the Great). Born in 1770, Carter became one of Cornwall’s best-known smugglers, running contraband cargoes of tea, rum and spices while simultaneously trying to avoid the attention of government preventive boats. He became something of a local hero, especially following the publication of a sensational account of his adventures by his brother Harry Carter.

Up Sticks

May 19, 2022

Famous for its deep azure colours - its worth visiting or walking to this little cove.

Jenny

September 15, 2021

(Betsy’s Cove and Kenneggy Beach)— Also very close by. Turn right when you get to the A394 and take the left in Rosudgeon (signposted ‘pottery’ and Prussia Cove). Stunning, small and secluded rocky coves. Excellent for snorkeling. Great little bakery (with limited opening hours) just before car park. Dog friendly all year round. No lifeguard. Betsys Cove: There is no sandy beach at high tide and no facilities. No lifeguard. Famous as the home of the Carters, a family of smugglers in the 18th century, one of whom was known as the King of Prussia. Access is walking down from the National trust cliff top car park. Go right where path forks, then left down to beach Kenneggy Beach – Our favourite but only accessible by foot 2 hours either side of low tide so take your tide times and take care not to get cut off. (If you kayak round from Praa Sands you can stay as long as you like!) Carry on round the Coast Path (turn left at fork instead of dropping down to Betsy’s Cove) through Acton Castle, and take a right turn just past the little bridge onto the small beach. Then scramble over the 100m of rocks to the stunning beach. Dogs allowed all year round. No lifeguard.