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Penrose social walks - Highburrow

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our social walk series. This walk starts at Highburrow car park near Porthleven and will take in views across Loe Bar and the surrounding countryside. The walk is approximately 3.5 miles long and will take around 2 hours.

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, adult supervision required at all times.

Meeting point

This walk will start at Highburrow car park (TR13 9EU or what3words///blockage.polo.coasted), meet at the NT welcome board

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing suitable for all weather, ideally layers with waterproofs and comfortable, sturdy footwear.

Accessibility

This route includes uneven ground, possibly steps and stiles. There toilet facilities at around the half way point at the Stables Café.

Other

Dogs are welcome on leads.

Contact info

Lizard & Penrose property office

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