Trevose Head
Jutting into the Atlantic, Trevose Head commands views for miles along the coast
Trevose Head
Overview
Jutting into the Atlantic, Trevose Head commands views for miles along the coast
Arguably the most prominent headland on the north coast of Cornwall, Trevose Head boasts far reaching views to Pendeen Watch in the west to Hartland Point to the east.
The approach is via a narrow lane before the headland opens up to show a patchwork of arable fields sitting side by side with a contrasting coast line.
The South West Coast Path offers extensive views across Booby’s Bay and Constantine to one side with Mother Ivey’s Bay and across to Pentire Head to the other.
The ruggedness of the coastline extends further out towards Dinas Head at the tip of the headland with sheer cliffs and huge round hole, a dramatic result of a cave top collapse.
Home of Trevose lighthouse (owned by Trinity House) and the RNLI Padstow Lifeboat Station as well as a number of species of birds including skylarks and linnets.
- Telephone
- 01208863046
- trevosehead@nationaltrust.org.uk
Trevose Head
How to get here
- Address
- Trevose Head, near Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8SL
- By road
- 4 miles west of Padstow. Follow minor roads from the B3276 at St Merryn or in the direction of Harlyn.
- Parking: Main car park open all year. Summer car park for easier access to Booby's Bay open May-September. Please pay and display your ticket. National Trust members free but please scan your card at the car parking machine and display a ticket. Blue badge holders free with badge.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Nearest service to Harlyn Bay
- By train
- Nearest station is Newquay (branch line), 13 miles. Bodmin Parkway, 26 miles
- On foot
- On the South West Coast Path
Trevose Head
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
- 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.
Trevose Head
Opening times
Please note...
There are two car parks at Trevose Head; one on the tip of the headland (open all year) and another near to Booby's Bay (currently open from May to September).
Thursday 12 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 13 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 14 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 15 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 16 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 17 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 18 December
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Trevose Head
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01208863046
- trevosehead@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Trevose Head, near Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8SL