Francesca’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Perfect for swimming, spotting the Cornish cough bird, coastal walks, picnics. The Cape is an exceptional place as it is where three seas meet: the Bristol Channel, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic. It is a place steeped in Cornish mining history.
76 locals recommend
Cape Cornwall
Perfect for swimming, spotting the Cornish cough bird, coastal walks, picnics. The Cape is an exceptional place as it is where three seas meet: the Bristol Channel, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic. It is a place steeped in Cornish mining history.
Kenidjack is one of Penwiths secret locations. In its heyday it was the most successful mining venue because it had easy water access. Walk down the path to the sea or across from Cape Cornwall and you will notice old stone mining buildings and beautiful nature. Swimming is possible in the cove.
Kenidjack
Kenidjack is one of Penwiths secret locations. In its heyday it was the most successful mining venue because it had easy water access. Walk down the path to the sea or across from Cape Cornwall and you will notice old stone mining buildings and beautiful nature. Swimming is possible in the cove.
Geevor was one of the last mines to close and it now exists as a museum where you can visit the underground lines on tours and learn about the history of Cornish mining. There is also a cafe and shop. You can walk here from the house and explore the coast paths to other places like Botallack mine.
133 locals recommend
Geevor Tin Mine
Geevor was one of the last mines to close and it now exists as a museum where you can visit the underground lines on tours and learn about the history of Cornish mining. There is also a cafe and shop. You can walk here from the house and explore the coast paths to other places like Botallack mine.
Botallack was one of the most influential mines and the scale of the mining here is something else, as can be seen from the engine houses that lay ruined across the coast. It is absolutely breathtaking and if you have children they will thoroughly enjoy and game of hind and seek in the tunnels. There is a cafe here and toilets it is looked after by the national trust.
30 locals recommend
Botallack
Botallack was one of the most influential mines and the scale of the mining here is something else, as can be seen from the engine houses that lay ruined across the coast. It is absolutely breathtaking and if you have children they will thoroughly enjoy and game of hind and seek in the tunnels. There is a cafe here and toilets it is looked after by the national trust.
Levant mine is looked after by the national trust. There is a steam engine which is demonstrated regularly and there is a shops and cafe, a guided tour of an underground lift called the man engine is sometimes possible. It is an excellent place to stop on a walk from pendeen lighthouse to st just.
34 locals recommend
National Trust - Levant Mine and Beam Engine
Levant mine is looked after by the national trust. There is a steam engine which is demonstrated regularly and there is a shops and cafe, a guided tour of an underground lift called the man engine is sometimes possible. It is an excellent place to stop on a walk from pendeen lighthouse to st just.
A local fishing cove just below pendeen lighthouse a place for swimming if sea is calm.
8 locals recommend
Boat Cove
A local fishing cove just below pendeen lighthouse a place for swimming if sea is calm.
A local beach and well worth the walk from pendeen lighthouse. During the pupping season this beach is a breading place for seals.
36 locals recommend
Portheras Cove
A local beach and well worth the walk from pendeen lighthouse. During the pupping season this beach is a breading place for seals.
Now that you are up on the famous coast road, carb galver is a real treat. Park here and walk up the carb to see breathtaking views both ways to st just and st Ives and the Scillies. Notice how quiet life is from the top of the carb and across the moors. Climb back down and see the engine house and walk down from here to a little stream and down to the cliff end to the sea.
Carn Galver Engine House
Now that you are up on the famous coast road, carb galver is a real treat. Park here and walk up the carb to see breathtaking views both ways to st just and st Ives and the Scillies. Notice how quiet life is from the top of the carb and across the moors. Climb back down and see the engine house and walk down from here to a little stream and down to the cliff end to the sea.
Along he coast road and down to the popular town of st Ives. Here there are plenty of eateries, the famous Tate gallery, boutique shops and great swimming spots at the harbour- beware of the seagulls as they will have your pasties!
610 locals recommend
St Ives
Along he coast road and down to the popular town of st Ives. Here there are plenty of eateries, the famous Tate gallery, boutique shops and great swimming spots at the harbour- beware of the seagulls as they will have your pasties!
It has a beautiful Sandy beach and is ideal for swimming. It has many cafes and restaurants and an interesting lifeboat station. It’s a really good place for a whole day relaxing in the beach or walking.
25 locals recommend
Sennen Beach
It has a beautiful Sandy beach and is ideal for swimming. It has many cafes and restaurants and an interesting lifeboat station. It’s a really good place for a whole day relaxing in the beach or walking.
Lands end is the most westerly point of the uk. People often stop here when finishing or starting their walk or cycle from lands end to Scotland! It is scenic views and visitors attractions for all ages.
249 locals recommend
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndLands end is the most westerly point of the uk. People often stop here when finishing or starting their walk or cycle from lands end to Scotland! It is scenic views and visitors attractions for all ages.
Trewidden gardens is a historic garden in west penwith. It has a cafe too and studios in a stable yard. My studio is here and I work here most days painting so please drop me a line and come and visit!
45 locals recommend
Trewidden Garden
Trewidden gardens is a historic garden in west penwith. It has a cafe too and studios in a stable yard. My studio is here and I work here most days painting so please drop me a line and come and visit!
Tremenheere Sculpture gardens and gallery is a unique garden which people of all ages enjoy. It has a cafe and gallery that are also worth visiting and I have shown paintings at the gallery a number of times. The staff are very friendly.
215 locals recommend
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Tremenheere Sculpture gardens and gallery is a unique garden which people of all ages enjoy. It has a cafe and gallery that are also worth visiting and I have shown paintings at the gallery a number of times. The staff are very friendly.