Beaches & scenic viewpoints
Land’s End SW 34 25
Visitor centre set within magnificent scenery
0871 720 0044 www.landsend-landmark.co.uk
Mayon Cliff, Sennen (NT) SW 35 30
Information point in former coastguard lookout – dolphin/whale sightings if you’re lucky
Porth Nanvern SW 35 30
Outstanding example of a raised beach
Carn Gloose SW 35 31
Steep headland with granite outcrops and tremendous views
Cape Cornwall (NT) SW 34 31
Great views from the only place in England to be named a “cape” with fine ornamental hill-top chimney, tiny fishing cove, Coastguard Lookout on the cliffs, The Brisons (rocks notorious for shipwrecks), Porthledden (rocky shore and haven for marine biologists and geologists) and rich wildlife including seal and dolphin sightings if you’re lucky
Carn Kenidjack SW 38 32
Excellent view point from rocky summit with a mythical reputation as a den of giants and devils
Pendeen Lighthouse SW 38 35
Spectacularly located where Atlantic seas batter a rugged coast. Access (to east by foot at low tide) to nearby beautiful but hazardous cove.
Carn Galver (NT)
Engine house remains and excellent view of ancient coastline from outer carn of Neolithic site on summit of hill (on moorland on opposite side of the road)
Zennor Head SW 44 39
Prominent headland
The Carracks SW 46 40
Good for seal sightings
Baker’s Pit (CWT) SW 48 35
111 acre nature reserve in old china clay works
Rosewall Hill (NT) SW 49 39
Amazing views over Penwith moors and St Ives bay
Bird watching areas – Cot Valley, Lelant Saltings and Marazion


