Sennen Cove
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.

Lat 50.0787° N, lon 5.6976° W●Sandy beach · 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 rega…
A sandy bay beach
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.
Around the sand
Stay for the sand, or head into Zion (Sennen) for food and a wider look around.
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Gwynver Beach.
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The next stretch of coast toward Nanjizal or Mill Bay.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
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–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
A day on the sand
Start on the sand, then walk into Zion (Sennen) or keep it simple with a café stop.
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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