South West Coast Path (Section 23: Sennen Cove to Lamorna)
Hiking routeNational trail
4.1 km from campsite
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50.094°N, 5.636°W
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The light here feels different — softer somehow, filtering through Cornish hedgerows with the faint tang of salt air drifting inland from Mount's Bay, just a stone's throw south toward Penzance and the coast.
This is a straightforward pitch-up-and-explore sort of place, suited to campers and motorhomers who want a Penwith base without fuss — walkers heading for the coastal path, families drawn to the beaches around Marazion and Praa Sands, anyone chasing that far-west-of-Cornwall feeling where the land tapers toward Land's End and the Atlantic light stretches long into summer evenings. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're travelling with four-legged company.
Facilities aren't heavily detailed, so best to arrive self-sufficient and confirm what's available when you book — campfires may be allowed depending on conditions, so check on arrival. It's the kind of spot that trades bells and whistles for location and simplicity, with Penzance, Newlyn harbour, and the Lizard all within easy striking distance. Quiet, unpretentious, properly Cornish.
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Current Conditions
16°C
Fog
3 mph
100%
7-Day Outlook
Today
19° / 15°
4%
Tue
19° / 13°
8%
Wed
16° / 11°
6%
Thu
16° / 5°
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Fri
16° / 11°
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Sat
17° / 9°
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Sun
18° / 13°
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South West Coast Path (Section 22: Pendeen to Sennen Cove)
Follows dramatic clifftops along Cornwall's wild Atlantic coast with sustained steep climbs and descents over rugged, exposed terrain. Not suitable for buggies or young children due to challenging gradients, uneven paths, and sheer cliff edges requiring constant supervision. Dogs welcome on leads. Rewards with spectacular sea views, ancient mining heritage at Pendeen, stunning Whitesand Bay, and Land's End proximity—quintessential Cornish coastal walking at its most exhilarating.
Hiking routeNational trail
4.92 km from campsite
South West Coast Path (Section 24: Lamorna to Marazion)
Follows dramatic clifftops with steep ascents and descents through Mousehole, Newlyn, and Penzance—challenging terrain unsuitable for buggies or very young children. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Rewards with stunning Mount's Bay views, charming fishing villages, art galleries, and the iconic St Michael's Mount approaching Marazion. Proper footwear essential for rocky coastal paths and exposed sections.
Hiking routeNational trail
8.84 km from campsite
South West Coast Path (Section 21: St Ives to Pendeen)
Hiking routeNational trail
11.57 km from campsite
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- DirectionsSt Buryan InnPub 2.3 km~30 min walk
- DirectionsCoffee RepublicCafe 2.5 km~30 min walkcoffee shop
- DirectionsOcean Blue CafeCafe 3.1 km~35 min walk
- DirectionsFountain InnPub 4.4 km~55 min walk
- DirectionsTrewidden TearoomCafe 4.5 km~55 min walk
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