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in the town of Penzance, in the county of Cornwall

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About Cape Cornwall

Britain's only 'Cape' provides a fascinating contrast to the packed beaches of Whitesand Bay and to its well publicised neighbour Land's End. It is a quieter spot which misses by a narrow margin the prestige of being the most westerly point of mainland England.

An area of dramatic scenery, the cape has only recently been donated to the National Trust. It is crowned by the lonely stack of an old tin mine, where the turbulent Atlantic wrestles against the granite moors of the Penwith peninsula. In spring the cliffs are softened with a carpet of primroses, spring squill, heather and gorse. In summer, hiding amongst the rocks and clefts, the nature lover can search out clusters of sea pink or thrift. Some of the clefts are relics of long ago mining days; until just over a hundred years ago, Cape Cornwall and surrounding area was one of the busiest of Cornwall's numerous tin and copper mining regions. Now the pounding of pistons is ceased, nothing disturbs the peace, save for the cries of gulls circling in the air above and the roar of waves tumbling relentlessly against the headland.

This is a fabulous place to explore, enchanting little coves are to be found all around. Priest's Cove, a sheltered inlet lies immediately beneath the cape. A rocky beach, slipway for tiny fishing boats and old fishing huts add to the charm of this popular cove, making a visit a memorable experience.

From your visit to Cape Cornwall you will take abiding memories of fabulous sea and coastal views. In one direction lies the tip of Land's End whilst the view to the north takes in Kenidjack Castle, an off-shore lighthouse and St. Helen's Oratory, a Christian relic lying in a field on the cape said to date from around 4AD.

Breathtaking, and very beautiful Cape Cornwall is not to be missed, it has everything associated with traditional Celtic Cornish atmosphere where even on a windswept, rainy day the views are simply overwhelming.

Local places to visit include: Land's End, Geevor Tin Mines, Levant Steam Engine (NT), Sennen Cove and Lamorna Cove.
Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Cape Cornwall.

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Recommended attractions near Cape Cornwall

Levant Mine & Beam Engine	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Chun Quoit	(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Chun Castle	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lands End	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Men-an-Tol	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lanyon Quoit	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Minack Theatre	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
The Merry Maidens Stone Circle	(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Chysauster Ancient Village	(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
St Michaels Mount	(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction E)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Cape Cornwall

Botallack, in the county of Cornwall (1.3 miles, 2.2 km, direction NE)
Botallack is an historic village attracting many visitors to its heritage coastline which is dotted with the workings of old, long abandoned mines.
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St Just, in the county of Cornwall (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)
Attractive town dominated by its historic parish church, superb town clock and the handsome building of the Wellington Hotel overlooking the market square.
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Trewellard, in the county of Cornwall (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE)
Looking at the quiet beauty of wave lashed Botallack Head you can see all that remains of one of the most successful of all Cornwall's mines.
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Pendeen, in the county of Cornwall (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction NE)
In this fascinating area of old Cornish Tin Mines, Pendeen Lighthouse, built in 1900 to guide shipping off the coast between Cape Cornwall and Gunard's Head, makes a striking feature.
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Sennen Cove, in the county of Cornwall (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction S)
Sennen Cove lies at the foot of steeply rising slopes to which old whitewashed cottages cling haphazardly around the hillside.
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Sennen, in the county of Cornwall (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S)
Sennen is but a stone's throw from the towering cliffs of Land's End from which there are magnificent views across a swirling deep blue ocean, its waves, tinged with a creamy-white froth, sometimes hiding bulky, basking sharks.
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Porthcurno, in the county of Cornwall (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction S)
Porthcurno is the home of the unique Minack Theatre, whose magnificent setting rivals that of any open air theatre to be found anywhere.
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Madron, in the county of Cornwall (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction E)
The beautiful church dedicated to St.Maddern is the focal point of the village. Interestingly, it was once the village church...
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Penzance, in the county of Cornwall (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)
A jolly town with a year round holiday atmosphere, where everyone is made to feel welcome.
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Zennor, in the county of Cornwall (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NE)
This hauntingly beautiful village stands starkly above cliifs that in parts are over 300ft above the sea.
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Nearby travel help

Penzance Station	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction E)
St. Ives Station	(12.0 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)
St. Mary's Airport	(29.5 miles, 47.4 km, direction SW)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(38.2 miles, 61.5 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 31	(104.4 miles, 168.0 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 30	(107.3 miles, 172.7 km, direction E)
Cape Cornwall to London	(262.6 miles, 422.5 km, direction E)

Accommodation & Hotels near Cape Cornwall

Hotel Name
Tarbert Hotel	(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)
Hotel Penzance	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction E)
Blue Seas Hotel	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction E)
Camilla House	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction E)
Carbis Bay Hotel	(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction E)
Polurrian Hotel	(21.8 miles, 35.0 km, direction E)
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