Walking and Rambling in Penzance

Walking and Rambling in Penzance

Overview

Penzance has the best transport links in West Cornwall, giving great flexibility in choosing your route. From short walks to all-day hikes, West Penwith has secluded valleys carpeted with wild flowers in the spring, to wild cliff walks, atmospheric mining ruins and the greatest density of ancient stone sites in mainland Britain.

Hostels nearby

Walking and Rambling in Penzance

Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8TF

Map references

Lat/Lng:
50.117926, -5.557929

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