Pendeen in Cornwall

Lat 50.1581° N, lon 5.6662° W●Cornish village

PendeenSt. Just

Pendeen is a village on the Penwith peninsula, about 3 miles north north east of St Just and 7 miles west of Penzance.

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Pendeen at a glance

Pendeen: Tin Coast mining village with Geevor Tin Mine and a clifftop lighthouse, near St Just

Pendeen is a village on the Penwith peninsula, about 3 miles north north east of St Just and 7 miles west of Penzance. It lies along the B3306, the coast road between St Ives and Land's End. Carnyorth, Trewellard and Boscaswell are close neighbours in the same parish.

Geevor Tin Mine sits just north of the village. The mine closed in 1990 and is now a museum, with underground tours, mill tours and mineral panning. It is a key centre of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, and parking is free all day.

Pendeen Lighthouse stands on the headland about a mile from the village. Trinity House built it in 1900, and it was automated in 1995. The Tin Coast runs about seven miles south from the lighthouse to Cape Cornwall.

Levant Mine and Beam Engine, run by the National Trust, is at Trewellard. Its restored 1840s beam engine still runs on steam, and visits are by pre booked guided tour only. The South West Coast Path passes the entrance, between Botallack and Geevor.

The North Inn is the village pub, a locals' pub with mining themed decor and sea views from its upstairs restaurant. The Radjel Inn closed in July 2024, and CAMRA now lists it as closed long term. Chun Castle and Chun Quoit stand on the moor inland.

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Frequently asked questions about Pendeen

What is there to do in Pendeen?

Visit Geevor Tin Mine for underground and mill tours and its museum. Walk out to Pendeen Lighthouse and follow the South West Coast Path along the Tin Coast. Book a guided tour of the steam powered beam engine at Levant Mine, just along the road at Trewellard.

Is the North Inn in Pendeen open?

CAMRA lists the North Inn as open. It is a welcoming locals' pub in the village, postcode TR19 7DN, near Geevor and the coast path. It serves food, has a garden and offers B&B rooms. Check times with the pub before you visit.

Is the Radjel Inn in Pendeen still open?

No. CAMRA says the Radjel Inn closed in July 2024 and now lists it as closed long term, with a change of use granted. The North Inn is the pub still listed as open in the village.

Can you visit Pendeen Lighthouse?

The lighthouse is an active Trinity House light, built in 1900 and automated in 1995. Trinity House does not list it as open to visitors. You can walk to the headland, about a mile from the village, and see it from the coast path.

Is there a beach at Pendeen?

Pendeen has three small beaches, though some are more accessible than others. Only the largest can be reached at all states of the tide. This is a rugged, rocky coast, so check the tide and take care on the paths.

How do I get to Pendeen by bus?

Buses run between St Just and Penzance through Pendeen. Stops include Geevor Tin Mine, Church Road and Boscaswell Stores. Penzance has the nearest railway station.

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