Downderry is a small coastal village on the south coast of Cornwall in England, sitting above a long shingle and pebble beach backed by cliffs and rocky headlands. The area is prized for coastal walking - the South West Coast Path runs nearby - and for rockpools, swimming and paddle sports in quieter months, with dramatic views towards the English Channel.
Originally a modest fishing hamlet, Downderry today mixes a year‑round local community with seasonal visitors and holiday homes; the local economy leans on tourism, small shops and hospitality while retaining a village feel with granite cottages and community events. It makes a handy base for exploring nearby towns such as Looe or heading across to the city of Plymouth, yet remains quieter than many of Cornwall’s better‑known resorts.
Postcode districts covering Downderry
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 12 miles
- St. Austell 18 miles
- Saltash 7.3 miles
- Bodmin 17 miles
- Tavistock 16 miles
- Ivybridge 20 miles
Neighbouring places
- Deviock Parish 1.4 miles
- St. Martin-by-Looe Parish 2.2 miles
- Looe East & Deviock Ward 2.5 miles
- Sheviock Parish 3.2 miles
- Morval Parish 3.5 miles
- St. Germans Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Looe Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Rame Peninsula & St. Germans Ward 4.3 miles
- St. Keyne and Trewidland Parish 5.1 miles
- Landrake with St. Erney Parish 5.2 miles
- Landrake Built-up area 5.5 miles
- Menheniot Built-up area 5.5 miles
Example postcodes in Downderry
PL11 3LH, PL11 3FB, PL11 3JX, PL11 3JA, PL11 3LQ, PL11 3JZ, PL11 3LJ, PL11 3NH, PL11 3JP … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 27.9 miles
- Exeter International Airport 49.3 miles
- St Germans Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Looe 3.7 miles
Hotels near Downderry Ad
- Finnygook Inn 3.3 miles
- The Gate Cornwall 5.2 miles
- Talland Bay Hotel, Looe 4 5.6 miles
- The Liscawn 3.5 miles
- Great Trethew Manor Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.2 miles
- Portbyhan Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- The Claremont Hotel-Adult Only 6.9 miles
- Hannafore Point 3 3.7 miles
- China Fleet Country Club 4 8.1 miles
- Elnor Guest House 3 7.3 miles
Schools in Downderry
- St Nicolas' C of E VA School, Downderry Primary
Local points of interest
- Tregantle Beach Beach 4.4 miles
- Antony Estate Estate 6.6 miles
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 6.7 miles
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 6.8 miles
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 8.4 miles
- Lansallos Beach Beach 9.3 miles
- Home Park Stadium 9.9 miles
- Sensory Garden Gardens 10.1 miles
- Cattewater Estate 11.3 miles
- Boconnoc Estate 11.3 miles
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 11.7 miles
- Hingston Down Hill 12.2 miles