Pictures of Sennen
in the county of Cornwall
About Sennen
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. Fortunately, these are harmless and do nothing more than enhance the view.
In 1979, this little fishing village was at the centre of the disasterous Fastnet yacht race when its lifeboat crews were at sea for many hours helping survivors. The gales were relentless and several yachts and crews were lost. In the lifeboat house is a framed telegram from the Prime Minister paying tribute to the bravery of the crew who fought so valiantly to save the lives of others.
Sennen has a delightful harbour lying at the foot of ancient streets that are packed with old and interesting colourwashed cottages, shops and inns. From the harbour there is a lovely view across Whitesand Bay which is renowned for excellent surfing. In high summer there is a festival 'air' about this attractive place, the sea is thronged with surfers, swimmers, yachts and gaily painted pleasure craft. The soft beach is a haven for sunbathers and for little children who have a splendid time building sand castles and searching among rock pools for crabs.
On an historic note, Sennen is said to have been the site of the last battle between the men of Cornwall and the invading Danes and the parish church is the most westerly church in England. It is a beautiful church and among its many treasures is a medieval statue of the Virgin Mary. The church is well worth a visit.
A walk along the cliff from Sennen to Lands End is a richly rewarding experience-the views are outstanding. The Minack Open Air Theatre is within easy driving distance, so too, are the gardens at Trengwainton, owned by the NT. Other attractions are; Levant Steam Engine NT and Geevor Tin Mines.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Sennen
| Greeb Animal Farm & Craft Workshops | (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) | Pictures |
| Lands End | (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) | Pictures |
| Longships Lighthouse | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Minack Theatre | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Cape Cornwall | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Tregiffian Burial Chamber | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Merry Maidens Stone Circle | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Tater Du Lighthouse | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Levant Mine & Beam Engine | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Chun Quoit | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Chun Castle | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Pendeen Lighthouse | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Trengwainton Garden | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Lanyon Quoit | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Men-an-Tol | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in SennenAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Sennen
Sennen Cove, in the county of Cornwall (0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Sennen Cove lies at the foot of steeply rising slopes to which old whitewashed cottages cling haphazardly around the hillside.
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Porthcurno, in the county of Cornwall (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SE)
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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St Just, in the county of Cornwall (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction N)
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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Botallack, in the county of Cornwall (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N)
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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Trewellard, in the county of Cornwall (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N)
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 (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction N)
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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Mousehole, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction E)
This delightful coastal village, with its wealth of history, lovely old harbour and beautiful headland walks, makes an interesting base for exploring the superb scenery of Mount's Bay and Land's End.
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Madron, in the county of Cornwall (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE)
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 (7.6 miles, 12.2 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 (10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE)
This hauntingly beautiful village stands starkly above cliifs that in parts are over 300ft above the sea.
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Marazion, in the county of Cornwall (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction E)
The picturesque village of Marazion with its quaint cottages, shops and pubs, is in a sublime position on the west Cornwall peninsula
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Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NE)
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing.
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St Ives, in the county of Cornwall (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NE)
There is a magical quality surrounding the whole of the Cornish coast of which St.Ives is a small but special part.
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Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction NE)
The estuary on which the pretty holiday resort of Lelant stands is a paradise for bird watchers, it is also an old village with a long maritime history.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction E)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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| Penzance Station | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE) |
| St. Erth Station | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE) |
| St. Mary's Airport | (28.6 miles, 46.0 km, direction W) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (39.9 miles, 64.1 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (105.1 miles, 169.1 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (108.1 miles, 173.9 km, direction E) |
| Sennen to London | (263.3 miles, 423.6 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Sennen
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Sennen center |
| Tarbert Hotel | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE) |
| Camilla House | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction E) |
| Blue Seas Hotel | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction E) |
| Hotel Penzance | (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE) |
| Carbis Bay Hotel | (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction NE) |
| Polurrian Hotel | (19.9 miles, 32.1 km, direction E) |
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