Sennen to Penberth
A coast of contrasts, towering cliffs, lush valley slopes and sun-kissed beaches
Sennen to Penberth
Facilities and access
Sennen to Penberth
Overview
A coast of contrasts, towering cliffs, lush valley slopes and sun-kissed beaches
The south coast of Penwith vividly expresses the changes in man’s use of the land over time. From towering cliffs keeping watch over the western approaches, to gentle, lush valley slopes, and sun kissed beaches – all is here.
The old Cornish names of the Iron Age cliff castles at Maen and Treryn Dynas, are testimony of an ancient people that once lived here. The valleys further east offer protection from the fierce Atlantic gales. Here small coves once enjoyed a thriving fishing industry, and later the lush valleys were worked to produce flowers for the London flower market.
From the mid 18th century, Porthcurno was the centre of the worldwide submarine telegraph system. Now, 'information-soaked' fibreglass cables lie under the white pristine beach where unsuspecting holiday makers enjoy the tumbling surf of aquamarine seas.
- Telephone
- +441736791543
- lindsey.butterfield@nationaltrust.org.uk
Sennen to Penberth
How to get here
- Address
- South coast, Land's End Peninsula, Cornwall
- By cycle
- No cycle paths. Use A30 and B3315 to access coastal properties
- On foot
- All parts of the property can be reached by the South West Coast path
- By train
- Penzance 9 miles
- By road
- Inland roads (B3315 and B3283) from Penzance to Lands End
- By bus
- No 300: circular bus route round West Penwith (May-Oct). No 501 and 504 Penzance-St Buryan-Lands End (except Sun)
Sennen to Penberth
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 |
Sennen to Penberth
Opening times
Friday 30 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 1 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 2 October
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Monday 3 October
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Tuesday 4 October
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Wednesday 5 October
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Thursday 6 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk