Viewpoints · South West England
St Saviour's Point
In or near Polruan.
St Saviour's Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Saviour's Point is a named viewpoint in South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area PL23.
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Official information
St Catherine's Castle is a historic artillery fort built by Henry VIII in the 1530s to protect Fowey Harbour. The site features remnants of the castle, including a gun tower and defensive walls, and offers scenic views of the surrounding area. Visitors can explore the ruins and enjoy the nearby coastal path.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Polruan to Polperro SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Saviour's Point is a viewpoint located in Lanteglos, South-West England, postcode PL23. It is part of the Polruan to Polperro Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site offers notable coastal views and is significant for its natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3264, -4.6382
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lanteglos
- Postcode
- PL23 1PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 5.7 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n1273697948 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Saviour's Point?
- St Saviour's Point is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1PT), in the parish of Lanteglos.
- What is St Saviour's Point?
- St Saviour's Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Saviour's Point?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1PT.
- Is St Saviour's Point a protected site?
- Yes — St Saviour's Point is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Saviour's Point free to visit?
- Yes, St Saviour's Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Saviour's Point?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1PT.