Carne and Pendower
Two amazing sandy beaches on the Roseland peninsula
Carne and Pendower
Overview
Two amazing sandy beaches on the Roseland peninsula
Two of the best beaches on the lovely Roseland peninsula, with fine stretches of sand and rock pools, they're both popular with families. Walk along the coast and inland to discover the rich wildlife around; it's a butterfly and bird watchers paradise.
Just behind Carne beach are the remains of an iron age settlement which sits at the base of the Beacon, both evidence of human habitation over the last few thousand years. Up on nearby Nare Head are clues to its use in the second work war and again in the Cold War and down the coast path from here on the way back to the beaches is tiny ramshackled 'Mallets Cottage'.
- Telephone
- 01872501062
- carne@nationaltrust.org.uk
Carne and Pendower
How to get here
- Address
- Carne beach, Veryan, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5PF
- By cycle
- National Cycle Network Route 3 connects Portloe and Pendower with the King Harry Ferry. See Sustrans for details.
- Cycle route information
- By ferry
- Passenger ferries link Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes and Place (near St Anthony Head). The King Harry Ferry is an iconic car ferry connecting the Roseland with Falmouth and Truro.
- By bus
- Western Greyhound 550 Truro to St Mawes, 551 Truro to Veryan
- By train
- Truro station, 22 miles by road to nearby Veryan village. Or from Falmouth station you can continue your journey by passenger ferry to St Mawes (9 miles from Veryan.
- By road
- Travel on the A3078 south, turning off at signs for Veryan village. Go through the village and follow signs for Carne and Pendower.
- Parking: On site parking at Carne and Pendower.
- SatNav:
- On foot
- The south west coast path goes past both beaches.
Carne and Pendower
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Carne and Pendower
Opening times
Wednesday 18 September
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Thursday 19 September
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Friday 20 September
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Saturday 21 September
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Sunday 22 September
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Monday 23 September
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 24 September
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Carne and Pendower
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01872501062
- carne@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Carne beach, Veryan, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5PF