Kynance Cove
Overview
This picture postcard beach has spectacular rock formations, white sands and clear blue waters. The contrast between the cove's white sand beach and the dark red and green serpentine rock produces a breathtaking sight.
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
BF Adventure
Get outdoors and have fun at this exciting activity centre. As a charity, they help hundreds of disadvantaged children in Cornwall too.
Coasteering in Land's End
If you are looking to combine water sports with climbing then Coasteering is for you. Kernow Coasteering offer coasteering adventures on the rocky coastline close to YHA Land’s End.
St Michael's Mount
From monks to a Cornish giant, the history and mythology that layer up on this rocky tidal island near Penzance is richly diverse.
Walking and Rambling in Penzance
Penzance has the best transport links in West Cornwall, giving great flexibility in choosing your route.
Watersports in Penzance
Marazion and Gwithian have regular events for both Kite and Wind Surfing.
Pendennis Castle
Visit the hands-on discovery centre and explore one of the finest mighty fortresses built by Henry VIII to defend the country.
Walking and rambling at Lizard Point
YHA Lizard's central position makes it an ideal base to walk the South West coastal path between the picturesque fishing village of Cadgwith and the spectacular scenery of Kynance Cove.
Watersports at Lizard Point
Enjoy surfing without the crowds - a surfers’ paradise without waiting to catch that perfect wave.
Leach Pottery
The most famous and certainly the most influential studio pottery in the world!
Porth Kerris Dive School
Dive in the sea and explore one of the wrecks on the Manacle rocks - the stair case from the Mohegan is in the hostel!
Roskilly's Ice Cream Farm
Take a look at a real working Cornish ice cream farm! Meet the herd of cows, go for a stroll around the meadows, and of course get a sample of their delicious ice cream.
Falmouth Maritime Museum
Love boats, the sea and Cornwall? You'll find all things nautical at this amazing museum - packed with interesting exhibits for all the family.
Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach
Made famous in the recent Poldark BBC series, this beautiful sandy beach has a little church at one end, jutting out of the cliffs.
St Ives
Home of the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, this wonderful seaside town has great views and sandy beaches.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
The history of cable telecommunications, only a short walk from the Minack Theatre and beach at Porthcurno.
Walking and Rambling in Lizard
YHA Lizard's central position makes it an ideal base to walk the South West coastal path between the picturesque fishing village of Cadgwith and the spectacular scenery of Kynance Cove.