'At Zennor one sees infinite Atlantic, all peacock-mingled colours, and the gorse itself is sunshine...' wrote D.H Lawrence.This little village earnt its place in local folklore with tales of mermaids seducing local lads to the watery depths. Today a carving of the Mermaid of Zennor can be seen in the church and a bronze dial bearing the figure of a mermaid sits on the south side of the church tower.
On the northern coast of the Penwith peninsula, this little village couldn't get more rural. But it's worth the travel as it is perfectly situated for exploring the stunning coastline that includes Portheras Cove and the Levant mine and engine houses, not forgetting the neighbouring and famous Geevor Tin mine. Don't miss Pendeen Watch, with its lighthouse and unfortunate shipwrecks.
6 April 2022
'At Zennor one sees infinite Atlantic, all peacock-mingled colours, and the gorse itself is sunshine...' wrote D.H Lawrence.This little village earnt its place in local folklore with tales of mermaids seducing local lads to the watery depths. Today a carving of the Mermaid of Zennor can be seen in the church and a bronze dial bearing the figure of a mermaid sits on the south side of the church tower.
On the northern coast of the Penwith peninsula, this little village couldn't get more rural. But it's worth the travel as it is perfectly situated for exploring the stunning coastline that includes Portheras Cove and the Levant mine and engine houses, not forgetting the neighbouring and famous Geevor Tin mine. Don't miss Pendeen Watch, with its lighthouse and unfortunate shipwrecks.