Sennen Cove
OS grid ref:- SW 352 261
Sennen Cove, on the Penwith Peninsula, lies a mile (1.5km) northeast of Land's End. Sheltered by the headland of Ped-men-du, the cove nestles in the southeast corner of Whitesand Bay and is a popular spot with surfers. There is a harbour and pebble beach, where pleasure boat cruises operate regularly.
The South West Coast Path passes the cove, which is about half a mile walk from Land's End, this particular stretch of the path traverses some of the most spectacular scenery in Cornwall.
The unspoilt village of Sennen strddles the hillside above the cove. Sennen has a pub/restaurant and a gallery/gift shop in the Roundhouse. Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station was founded in 1853. Sennen Parish Church dates from the thirteenth century, there has been a religious building on the spot since the sixth century.
Walks from Sennen Cove
*Land's End Cliff top Walk - commencing from the car park behind the Roundhouse, this walk is part of the Southwest Coast Footpath, encompassing some panoramic scenery. Dolphins and seals can sometimes be sighted. The walk passes ancient Maen Castle, dating from pre-300B.C., it is now owned by the National Trust.
*Whitesand Bay Walk - commences where the footpath meets the road leading into Sennen Cove and continues to Aire Point. It is possible to walk back along the beach if the tide is out.