Pictures of Sennen Cove
in the county of Cornwall
About Sennen Cove
Sennen Cove lies at the foot of steeply rising slopes to which old whitewashed cottages cling haphazardly around the hillside. At the foot, the attractive harbour is surrounded by thatched cottages and houses, once home to fishermen and their families. The cove looks directly across Whitesand Bay, where the dynamic rollers make the bay a famous rendezvous for surfers.
Just a stone's throw from the battered granite cliffs of Land's End, this is an area of amazing coastal scenery that for centuries has captured the imagination of artists from all over Europe. The lovely golden sands attract sun-worshippers, swimmers and children who enjoy building sand castles and hunting amongst the rocks for shells and small crabs. The cove is the home of the Sennen Lifeboat and is still used by local fishermen.
The village has all the usual seaside village amenities, welcoming inns, shops catering for everyday needs and a gift gallery. Of particular merit is the village church dedicated to St. Sennen. It is believed to have been founded in the 6th-century but the church we see today is mostly from the 13th-century. A beautiful building, with many interesting original features, St. Sennen's is well worth a visit.
Sennen offers opportunities to enjoy lovely coastal walks where you can take advantage of glorious views whilst experiencing the surrounding flora and fauna. Birdwatching is popular, so too is horse riding. There are fishing trips from the harbour or for those who prefer there are boat trips round the enchanting little bays.
Places to visit include: The Minack Open Air Theatre, Romantic Lamorna Cove, Lands End, St.Michaels Mount and Tregwainton Garden NT.
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 Cove
| Lands End | (1.0 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| Longships Lighthouse | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Minack Theatre | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Cape Cornwall | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Tregiffian Burial Chamber | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Levant Mine & Beam Engine | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Tater Du Lighthouse | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Chun Quoit | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Chun Castle | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Pendeen Lighthouse | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lanyon Quoit | (6.7 miles, 10.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Men-an-Tol | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Chysauster Ancient Village | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| St Michaels Mount | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Prussia Cove | (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
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Sennen, in the county of Cornwall (0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
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 (2.9 miles, 4.7 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 (3.6 miles, 5.8 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 (4.3 miles, 6.9 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 (5.0 miles, 8.1 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 (5.5 miles, 8.9 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 (7.1 miles, 11.5 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 (7.2 miles, 11.6 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 (7.8 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 (10.1 miles, 16.2 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 (11.0 miles, 17.6 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, 21.3 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 (13.8 miles, 22.2 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 (14.6 miles, 23.4 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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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Penzance Station | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E) |
| St. Erth Station | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE) |
| St. Mary's Airport | (28.4 miles, 45.7 km, direction W) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (39.9 miles, 64.2 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (105.3 miles, 169.4 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (108.3 miles, 174.2 km, direction E) |
| Sennen Cove to London | (263.5 miles, 423.9 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Sennen Cove
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Sennen Cove center |
| Tarbert Hotel | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction E) |
| Camilla House | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction E) |
| Blue Seas Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction E) |
| Hotel Penzance | (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction E) |
| Carbis Bay Hotel | (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NE) |
| Polurrian Hotel | (20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction E) |
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