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 miles19.3 km
- St. Austell 18 miles28.9 km
- Saltash 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Bodmin 17 miles27.4 km
- Tavistock 16 miles25.8 km
- Ivybridge 20 miles32.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Deviock Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- St. Martin-by-Looe Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Looe East & Deviock Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Sheviock Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Morval Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- St. Germans Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Looe Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Rame Peninsula & St. Germans Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- St. Keyne and Trewidland Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Landrake with St. Erney Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Landrake Built-up area 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Menheniot Built-up area 5.5 miles8.9 km
Example postcodes in Downderry
PL11 3LG, PL11 3JF, PL11 3JY, PL11 3LQ, PL11 3LN, PL11 3NQ, PL11 3JU, PL11 3NS, PL11 3FB … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 27.9 miles44.9 km
- Exeter International Airport 49.3 miles79.3 km
- St Germans Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Looe 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Downderry Ad
- Finnygook Inn 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Gate Cornwall 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Talland Bay Hotel, Looe 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Great Trethew Manor Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Claremont Hotel-Adult Only 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Hannafore Point 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Portbyhan Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
- The Liscawn 3.5 miles5.7 km
- China Fleet Country Club 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Elnor Guest House 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
Schools in Downderry
- St Nicolas' C of E VA School, Downderry Primary
Local points of interest
- Tregantle Beach Beach 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Antony Estate Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Lansallos Beach Beach 9.3 miles15 km
- Home Park Stadium 9.9 miles16 km
- Sensory Garden Gardens 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Cattewater Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Boconnoc Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Hingston Down Hill 12.2 miles19.7 km