Cape Cornwall Travel Guide
For your staycation in Cape Cornwall, you’ll have plenty of activities to choose from. Whether you’re looking for walks with beautiful views, days out with young ones, or to explore Cornish heritage, we’ve got you covered. Explore the links below to find the activities to make your stay an extra special one.
Walks
National Trust at Cape Cornwall – Explore this distinctive headland that is part of the Tin Coast and Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Parking, a café and plenty of walks.
View the National Trust’s map of Cape Cornwall.
South West Coast Path – this 630-mile National Trail is right on your doorstep when you stay with us. From short, easy strolls, to challenging hikes, you can find a walk that works for you. Just head toward the coast and turn left or right to explore!
Tregeseal Stone Circle – A 4-mile walk from St Just to Truthwall and Carnyorth Commons, featuring a wealth of historic sites, including the late Neolithic-early Bronze Age Tregeseal Stone Circle (find out more about the stone circle).
Beaches
Porth Nanven – A 45-minute walk along the coast, or a 10-minute drive and you can be at Porth Nanven Beach. Car parking, dog friendly all year round, sandy at low tide (check tide times here).
Sennen Cove – One of Cornwall’s most stunning beaches is just 20-minutes away. Sand, sea and surf and spectacular views. As well as shops, galleries, cafes and a pub in the village. The beach is dog friendly in the off-season (October to mid May). You can even get the bus!
Portheras Cove – Hidden away between Pendeen and Morvah to the North – if you’re after a beach away from it all, this is the one for you! Only accessible on foot and without any facilities, it is a wild and wonderful spot that’s dog friendly all year.
Villages & Towns
St Just – The most westerly town in Britain is just under a mile away. Walk up the lane, or take advantage of free parking to explore the galleries, shops and cafés.
Penzance – A vibrant town with plenty to see and do – from art and music festivals, to wildlife and sightseeing cruises to a dip in the art deco outdoor pool, to fancy cocktails and independent shops – you’re bound to find something fun to do.
Land’s End – The world-famous landmark, with coastal trails, family attractions, a shopping village and the inevitable signpost.
Mousehole – a taste of true Cornish fishing village life. Explore the winding alleys, have a drink overlooking the harbour, relax on the beach and just enjoy the perfect pace of life in this charming place.
Cornish Heritage
Minack Theatre – A 25-minute drive along the coast is the world-famous open-air Minack Theatre. Music and theatre, guided tours and a beautiful sub-tropical garden.
Botallack – Just up the coast, in the heart of Poldark country, where engine houses cling to the foot of the cliffs. With car parking, coastal walks and a café.
Geevor Tin Mine – A multi-award winning family-friendly heritage attraction and learning centre. Explore the mine, the mill and the hard rock museum, go underground into the 18th century Wheal Mexico Mine, go panning for gems. Fun for all the family.
Mining tours – Tour the surface of Cornwall’s abandoned tin mines, or if you’re more adventurous head into the complex systems to abseil down mine shafts, cross chasms and even try an underground via-ferrata.
Find out more about all that Cornwall has to offer on the Visit Cornwall website.