Activities at Penrose

Plantations and parkland

Enjoy a wild ramble through the woods at Penrose, followed by a gentle stroll through the Victorian parkland.

• Moderate
• 40 mins
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

Visiting Penrose with your dog

Penrose nature haven is the perfect place to walk your dog whatever the time of year. We want you to enjoy your time here with your four-legged friends, so here’s some useful information to help you plan your walk.

Cycling at and around Penrose

Come and try our range of cycle routes suitable for all the family.

Phytophthora – Working to keep our woods healthy

We are removing diseased trees to prevent the spread of Phytophthora ramorum, which is a fungus-like virus. This threat may have a short-term impact on the woods at Penrose, we are turning this into an opportunity to improve the woodland for wildlife.

Things to see and do at Penrose

Explore the area around Cornwall's largest freshwater lake by bike, on foot or even on horseback.

The silver mine on the marsh

Try an easy walk through the marshes and discover the hidden industrial history of Penrose

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.25 miles (2.0km)

Horse riding at Penrose

Fancy a gentle farmland trot and an exhilarating canter along the sands? Penrose is a great place to ride your horse. With over eight miles of bridleways, you can spend a whole day exploring without riding on the road.

Coastal access update January 2018

Find out how the recent storms have effected us here at Penrose and how we've had to reroute the South West Coast Path.

Cycling at Penrose

Get cycling at Penrose: find out where the best tracks for trikes are or the best bridleways for the more advanced cyclist here.

Canoeing

Experience a canoeing session on the stunning Helford River. These three-hour guided trips will combine elements of formal open-boat skills coaching and relaxed paddling, all while enjoying the scenery of the Helford River.

Outdoor climbing workshop

Go beyond the festival climbing wall and try clambering up a real rockface that offers commanding coastal views.

Bringing the woods to life

Explore the woods around Penrose and learn why and how we manage this diverse habitat

Silver dollars, shipwrecks and scenic views walk

Discover a medieval settlement, the silver coins washed ashore from the San Salvador Spanish ship wreck and the Gunwalloe Marsh birdlife as you follow this Cornish trail.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Loe Bar to Porthleven Coast Path update

An update on the latest news about the coast path between Loe Bar and Porthleven, find out how you can help and share your views on how we develop a plan.

Get fit with nature this new year

Want to get fit this new year without having to join a stuffy gym. We've got some great places to discover as you start your training journey here.

Tramper mobility scooter at Penrose

An update on the Tramper mobility scooter service at Penrose