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 family beaches on the Roseland peninsula, with fine stretches of sand and rock pools. Walk along the coast and inland to discover the rich wildlife around; it's a butterfly and bird watchers paradise.
Take a walk inland behind Carne beach to discover the remains of an iron age settlement sitting at the base of the Beacon, telling the story of how people once lived and worked. On nearby Nare Head are clues to its use in the second work war and Cold War. Up on the coast path you may stumble upon tiny ramshackled 'Mallets Cottage' where you can stop a while to catch your breath, stare out to sea and imagine life in earlier times.
- 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
Car parks
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Whole day | N/A | £8.00 |
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.
Please note...
National Trust members and Blue Badge holders park for free. Members please scan for a ticket.
Parking charges 2021:
- £2.00 up to 1hr
- £4.00 up to 4hrs
- £8.00 all day
The pay and display machines only accept cash (no notes) and exact change is needed.
Carne and Pendower
Opening times
Please note...
Main toilets at both Carne and Pendower closed from 1 November 2021 until Easter 2022. Accessible toilet at Carne will remain open throughout winter.
Monday 25 October
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 26 October
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 27 October
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Thursday 28 October
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Friday 29 October
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Saturday 30 October
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Sunday 31 October
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
Carne and Pendower
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01872501062
- carne@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Carne beach, Veryan, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5PF