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Geology Walk

Discover Cornwall's fascinating geological history at Penrose, taking in Highburrow and the Loe Bar.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Join us as we explore the rugged coastline from Highburrow to the Loe Bar. Discover Cornwall's fascinating geological history, shaped by plate tectonics, and uncover Cornwall's past through observing the rock formations.

Walk length: 3 miles

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for ages 16+

Meeting point

Please park in the free car park, Cooper's Ln, Porthleven: ///football.squeaks.constrain Meet at the beginning of the path: ///jazz.sway.purified

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing suitable for all weather, ideally waterproofs in case of showers and comfortable, sturdy footwear suitable for walking on sand.

Accessibility

This route includes uneven ground, possibly steps and stiles. Sections of this walk will be along a sandy beach. There are no toilets on this route.

Other

Dogs welcome on leads

Contact info

Lizard & Penrose property office

Upcoming events

Nature Recovery in Cornwall Exhibition 

Explore how the National Trust and partners are tackling habitat loss, through the Coastal Meadows project and the Lizard Rarities Project, in this photography exhibition.

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on
9 Jan to 30 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 111 other dates or times

History of Penrose Walk 

Join us on a walk to discover the history of Penrose and how it has changed over time.

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on
14 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30

Penrose social walks - Highburrow 

Join us for a social walk at Penrose, guided by a volunteer walk leader.

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on
20 Jan 2026
at 13:30 to 15:30

Penrose social walks - Chyvarloe 

Join us for a social walk at Penrose, guided by a volunteer walk leader. We will also be joined by a member of the ranger team at the start of this walk who will tell us a little about nature conservation and farming at Penrose.

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on
3 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00