Roseland
Discover secluded bays, magical creeks - a quieter pace of life
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Roseland
Facilities and access
Roseland
Overview
Discover secluded bays, magical creeks - a quieter pace of life
Interweaved with creeks and valleys, this remote peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall is a hidden treasure. Walking, kayaking and sailing are all fantastic ways to explore the Roseland landscape.
The combination of cliffs, creeks, headlands, woods and lovely beaches, linked by many miles of footpaths, gives a fantastic variety of walking routes. Pick your route to suit your mood, or the weather that day.
For families seeking an old-fashioned beach holiday, you can stay at one of our charming holiday cottages and then explore all the sandy coves and creek-side niches along the coast. Go rock-pooling, build a sandcastle or just go for a paddle on the gently-sloping shoreline. The Roseland has a wealth of wildlife to discover and stunning landscapes, guaranteed to revitalise the soul.
- Telephone
- +441872580553
- roseland@nationaltrust.org.uk
Roseland
How to get here
- Address
- Porth Workshop, St Anthony, Portscatho, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5EX
- By cycle
- National Cycle Network Route 3 connects Portloe and Pendower with the King Harry Ferry. See Sustrans for details
- 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, 20 miles by road to St Anthony Head (the mostly southerly point on the Roseland). From Falmouth station you can continue your journey by passenger ferry to St Mawes
- By road
- From A30 take B3275 via Ladock, then A390 towards St Austell, turning onto A3078 to St Mawes and Veryan. Several National Trust car parks throughout the Roseland, including Carne beach (SW906384), Pendower beach (SW899383), Porth (for Towan beach, SW869329) and St Anthony Head (SW848314)
- Parking: Several National Trust car parks throughout the Roseland, including Carne beach (SW906384), Pendower beach (SW899383), Porth (for Towan beach, SW869329) and St Anthony Head (SW848314)
- On foot
- The South West Coast Path winds through the whole of the Roseland
Roseland
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 or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 |
Roseland
Opening times
Saturday 1 October
- Roseland Dawn to dusk
Sunday 2 October
- Roseland Dawn to dusk
Monday 3 October
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Tuesday 4 October
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Wednesday 5 October
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Thursday 6 October
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Friday 7 October
- Roseland Dawn to dusk