Sennen Cove
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.0787° N, lon 5.6976° W●Sandy beach · Zion (Sennen)
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Sennen Cove is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Zion (Sennen). It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent. The break here is rega…
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Zion (Sennen)
Sennen Cove is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Zion (Sennen). It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent. The break here is regarded as world-class.
On-site you'll find parking, public toilets, a café or refreshments and seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover. Facilities can be seasonal, so bring what you need out of summer, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Zion (Sennen) for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Zion (Sennen) for food and a wider look around.
Gwynver Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Gwynver Beach.
See the beach →Nanjizal or Mill Bay
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Nanjizal or Mill Bay.
See the beach →Gwynver Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Gwynver Beach.
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Nanjizal or Mill Bay
The next stretch of coast toward Nanjizal or Mill Bay.
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Progo
The next stretch of coast toward Progo.
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Porth Nanven
The next stretch of coast toward Porth Nanven.
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Porthgwarra
The next stretch of coast toward Porthgwarra.
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Porth Chapel
The next stretch of coast toward Porth Chapel.
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Carn Gloose
Carn Gloose is a coastal spot near Sennen Cove in Cornwall.
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Land’s End Hotel
Land’s End Hotel Zion (Sennen) sits in Zion (Sennen), Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…
Tol Peden Cove
Tol Peden Cove is a cove at Sennen Cove in Cornwall.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Sennen
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking is nearby rather than on the sand. Expect a short walk down, and check signs on the day.
Seasonal dog restrictions typically apply 10am to 6pm from May to September. Dogs are usually welcome outside those hours and in winter. Check the signs on the day.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
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A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Sennen
Start on the sand, then walk into Zion (Sennen) or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Zion (Sennen) and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Available nearby
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Zion (Sennen).Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
Sennen and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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