Cornwall

Penrose

Wooded country around Cornwall's largest natural lake. Penrose features woodland tracks, stretches of coastline and open parkland, the perfect backdrop for a day out.

Penrose, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0RD

Opening times
See on map

Visitors walking a path through trees at Penrose

Bookshop
A small selection of second hand books available in the cafe
Bookshop - more information
Café
The Stables cafe is open daily for hot & cold drinks, cakes & light refreshments. Call 01326 562882 for more information.
Café - more information
Car park
Penrose Hill car park - donations welcome. Helston Fairground - free public car park
Dogs allowed
Please keep dogs on a short lead around livestock.
Dogs allowed - more information
Toilet
Toilets located at The Stables cafe.
Car parks at Penrose Hill, Degibna, Chyvarloe, Highburrow and Parc-an-als. Dogs welcome at Penrose. Naturally uneven woodland and coastal paths. We do not allow boating, watersports or fishing at Loe Pool. Please do not swim or enter the water at Loe Bar or Loe Pool at any time.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Penrose - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible toilet
Located at The Stables cafe.
Induction loop
Level access to food outlet
Seating available
Outside seating and small indoor seating area by The Stables café.
Steps/uneven terrain
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
Penrose Estate is 2 miles S-W of Helston on the B3304, just south of Porthleven.
Parking: Donation car parks also at Degibna, Chyvarloe, Highburrow and Parc-an-als.
Sat Nav: For Penrose Hill car park use TR13 0RD or what3words///older.ideal.directive. For fairground car park (not National Trust) use TR13 8WN or what3words:///fortress.condition.burn
On foot
The South West Coast Path visits the property at Loe Bar, take the footpath on the north side of Loe Bar for walks through the parkland or on the south side of Loe Bar for woodland and farmland walks. From Helston access through Degibna or Helston Drive. From Porthleven access via Penrose Hill or Highburrow. Download the property map for further details.
By train
Penzance train station 10 miles from Porthleven
By bus
From Penzance train station, take First 2/2A or 7/8 Penzance-Falmouth via Porthleven
Cycling
From Porthleven take the coast road along to Penrose Hill, there are rides throughout the parkland and woodlands at Penrose, download the property map for details.
Cycling - more information
Penrose, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0RD
01326222170
penrose@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 2 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
Penrose Estate	Dawn - Dusk
Stables Café	10:00 - 17:00
Second-hand bookshop	10:00 - 16:00

Two visitors with a dog enjoy a coffee at a picnic bench in the courtyard of The Stables at Penrose

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Penrose family & social walks

Get out and about with a social or family-friendly stroll at Penrose as part of our walk series. Led by a volunteer walk leader, these walks are free of charge and offer the opportunity to get some fresh air and spend time in nature. Everyone is welcome regardless of walking experience or ability. All walks starting at free Fairground car park in Helston are fully accessible.

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