Mullion Mullion Cove was completed in 1895 when pilchard fishing was the main local industry. Signs of this remain with the existence of the old pilchard cellar and net store, b...
Mullion Cove was completed in 1895 when pilchard fishing was the main local industry. Signs of this remain with the existence of the old pilchard cellar and net store, both of which are still in use by local fishermen.
Being an area where shipwrecks were common, the cove had a lifeboat station between 1867 and 1909.
Local note
Mullion is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.
Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.
A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.
Beach and cove guides can help anglers understand access, ground, tide and nearby marks before packing kit.
Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.
Just off Mullion Cove is Mullion Island (also known as Toldhu) - this is an uninhabited island which has a large colony of seabirds. Both the cove and the island are owned by the National Trust.
Poldhu Cove
Poldhu Cove is the on the road into Mullion from the North. It has a large car park, a beach cafe/shop and toilets so is popular amongst families.
The cliffs on the south side of Poldhu Cove are famous as the place where Marconi conducted his renowned experiments in radio communications across the Atlantic in 1901. A monument and visitor centre exists today in celebration of his achievements.
Polurrian Cove
Polurrian Cove is accessible by footpath and is well worth the walk as it is a very pretty sandy beach. It is very popular amongst surfers and the local surf life saving club meet here.
Polurrian is the next cove to Mullion Cove if you head north and is on the coast walking route.
Sea Fishing in Mullion area
From this area expect to catch bass, whiting, pollack, mackerel and dogfish. Take great care when fishing from the beach at Loe Bar as it is a steep shelving beach and has unfortunately claimed many lives.
A few useful Down The Cove picks connected to this read.
