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Bal-maiden’s Cottage and Surroundings
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Bal-maiden’s Cottage
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50.14976
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Pendeen Lighthouse to Cape Cornwall (0.9 miles)
Start at Pendeen Watch Lighthouse for a spectacular coastal walk through some of Cornwall's old mining district. The coast path hugs dramatic cliffs for about three miles to Cape Cornwall, England's only cape and the point at which the Atlantic currents split. If you're feeling energetic, extend your walk another four miles or so along the coast to the beautiful sandy beach at Sennen. Look out for seals and sea birds along your way.
www.southwestcoastpath.com/main/sections/index.cfm?fsa=dspSe
50.158
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St Just (1.4 miles)
There’s a distinctly ‘frontier’ feel about St Just; clinging to the edge of the country and the first to catch any weather heading our way, the village has a cheerful ‘we’re all in this together’ atmosphere.
50.125
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Portheras Beach (1.5 miles)
A wonderful sandy beach on the wild stretch of coast between Pendeen Lighthouse and Morvah. The walk down means it remains less crowded than many other beaches in the area and is a favourite with the locals. There are no amenities here so we recommend you pack a picnic. Park either at Pendeen Lighthouse at the western end of the beach, or continue through Pendeen and turn off just before the village of Morvah to park in the field carpark and walk down the path next to the farm. Both ways involve about a 25 minute walk, but it is well worth it.
50.164
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50.124
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50.158
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50.122
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50.126
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Priests Cove (2 miles)
This rocky little fishing cove sits next to England's only cape, Cape Cornwall. Climb the cape and see if you can spot the point where the Atlantic currents split, going to the Bristol Channel to the north and the English Channel to the south. A manmade tidal pool makes a good, safe place for children to swim and there is plenty of rockpooling to be done. There are parking and loos nearby and, in the summer, a snack van.
50.125
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Cot Valley Beach (2.3 miles)
A local treasure. Two small, unspoilt beaches nestle in Cot Valley, which is a good area for birdwatching. Round boulders make up the beaches. At low tide a sandy, secluded cove is exposed. Idyllic.
50.117
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Progo Beach (2.4 miles)
This secret little beach with a rock archway near the end of Cot Valley is only really visible at low tide.
50.114
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50.153
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Men-an-Tol (3.1 miles)
Start on the moors outside Penzance at this ancient monument for views of all three coasts. In olden days children with rickets were passed naked through the stones to be cured. Make your way to Lanyon Quoit and then Ding Dong Mine engine house.
50.154
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50.09949
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Carn Euny Ancient Village (3.5 miles)
Imagine what life was like as an Iron Age villager. Budding archaeologists will love exploring this ancient, yet well-preserved settlement, which is thought to have thrived from the Iron Age until late Roman times. Carn Euny is probably best-known for its well-preserved fogou (Cornish for 'cave'), an underground passageway over 20 metres long. Fogous are intriguing structures and no one really knows what they were used for. Experts say they may have been used for storage, habitation or rituals, but their true purpose remains a mystery. Dare yourself to enter and make your own mind up. To get there, take the A30 past Penzance towards Land's End, turn right at Drift, then left before Sancreed, park at Brane and follow the footpath. Entry is free.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.15225
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Gwenver Beach (3.9 miles)
This beautiful sandy beach is thought to take its name from Gwynevere of Arthurian legend. It's a steep walk down, but this means that it tends to be less crowded than neighbouring Sennen and is a favourite with the locals. The two beaches join at low tide. There aren't any facilities here, but it's about a 20 minute walk along the cliff path to the pubs, cafes and beach shops at Sennen.
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The Gurnard's Head (4.4 miles)
Great food (as testified by the Good Hotel Guide 2009, which awarded it 'dining pub of the year') served in a welcoming environment with a roaring fire in the winter and beer garden for summer. With local beers and food-friendly wines, The Gurnard's Head makes a great stop off on the St Ives to Land's End coast path.
www.gurnardshead.co.uk
50.183
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Gurnards Head Beach (4.6 miles)
Not a bucket and spade type of beach, but there is some spectacular walking to be done in this area, where the South West Coast Path hugs the dramatic cliffs. Work up an appetite and combine a walk with a meal at the excellent nearby Gurnard's Head pub and restaurant.
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Fat Hen Foraging (4.6 miles)
Learn the art of foraging for wild food in Cornwall's countryside and coast with professional ecologist Caroline Davey, then enjoy a rustic feast back at the farmhouse prepared by the Fat Hen chefs.
www.fathen.org
50.092
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Sennen Cove (4.7 miles)
A wide crescent of white sand, Sennen is great for sandcastles and surfing alike. When the tide is out, walk the length of the beach, scramble over the rocks and find the lovely neighbouring beach, Gwenver - it’s beautiful and tranquil. Easy access and parking make Sennen a popular choice with families. All amenities are close by, including toilets, beach shops, cafes and a pub, plus the Beach Restaurant which has great sea views.
50.079
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Sennen (4.7 miles)
Sennen is the most westerly village in England, and the Blue Flag Whitesand Bay is a mile long stretch of golden sand, with plenty of rock pools at low tide. Small boats still fish from the cove using traditional lobster pots and handlines. If you're lucky you might be able to pick up some handline caught bass or mackerel fresh off the boat.
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Sennen Cove to Land's End (4.9 miles)
Apart from a bit of a steep climb at the start, this is a moderate three-mile walk along the cliffs with stunning sea views. Join the Coast Path from the harbour car park at Sennen Cove. The climb up to the Old Coastguard Lookout is rewarded with great views across Sennen beach to Cape Cornwall . From here, it's a fairly gentle walk along the cliffs to England's most westerly point at Land's End.
www.southwestcoastpath.com/main/walks/index.cfm?fsa=dspWalkD
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Wild Food Walks (4.9 miles)
Learn how to identify, use and enjoy the abundance of wild food and medicinal plants that grow in Cornwall's beautiful countryside. Join a Forage, Cook and Dine Event, gather ingredients and enjoy delicious new flavours and tastes, or experience the 'wow-factor' on a Sensory Walk - open your senses, feel more alive and learn to walk with nature (rather than on it). Choose from locations including Marazion, Gwithian, and Cape Cornwall.
www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk
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50.075
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50.077
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50.077
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50.11
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Western Discoveries (5 miles)
Learn about West Cornwall's history and folklore; from the magic and mystery of stone circles and standing stones, through Celtic ruins, right up to the abandoned tin mines of Cornwall's 19th Century mining industry. Western Discoveries' guided walks mix archaeology, myth and legend to bring the past of this beautiful and fascinating landscape to life.
www.westcornwallwalks.co.uk
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