Penrose Geology Walk - BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Schedule

Wed Mar 04 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Highburrow (TR13 9EU) | Helston, EN

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Join us as we explore the rugged coastline from Highburrow to the Loe Bar. Discover Cornwall's fascinating geological history, shaped by plate tectonics, and uncover Cornwall's past through observing the rock formations.
Walk length: 3 miles
The basics
This walk is free but BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
Booking details: Call 0344 249 1895
or visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/penrose/events/62a3ad99-504d-4bf3-9449-0c925cabc101
Meeting point
Please park in the free car park, Cooper's Ln, Porthleven: ///football.squeaks.constrain
Meet at the beginning of the path: ///jazz.sway.purified
What to bring and wear
Wear clothing suitable for all weather, ideally waterproofs in case of showers and comfortable, sturdy footwear suitable for walking on sand. Please bring a drink if required.
Accessibility
This route includes uneven ground, possibly steps and stiles. Sections of this walk will be along a sandy beach. There are no toilets on this route.
Other
Dogs welcome on leads.
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Highburrow (TR13 9EU), Highburrow, Helston, TR13 9EU, United Kingdom

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