Situated on the South West Coast Path, it is an ideal location for walking and exploring this fascinating site. Daytime visitors all year round can explore the site, learn how it was the life's work of one remarkable woman (Rowena Cade) and experience for themselves the magic that is the Minack.
A 20 minute helicopter flight from Penzance will bring you to Tresco, our un-spoilt island paradise in the Isles of Scilly.
Explore the surroundings, experience hands on history or just relax and enjoy the scenery. In a superb coastal setting, Pendennis offers magnificent views of Falmouth and the Fal estuary.
The Cornwall AONB covers an area of 958 sq km and consists of 12 separate parts which includes 10 stretches of coastline, the Camel Estuary and Bodmin Moor. Whilst there are some similar characteristics, the landscape of the 12 areas is diverse and distinct.
The small cove is within easy reach of Falmouth and is reasonable safe for swimming. There is a footpath around Swanpool Lake to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature reserve beyond. There is a coastal path leading to Gyllingvase beach. Swanpool lake is good for birds.