YHA Penzance
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Free parking on premises
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WiFi
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Restaurant
Sennen Cove Surfing School
Overview
A long sweeping beach, ideal for surfing. The school has an excellent reputation offering lesson for all abilities.
Hostels nearby
YHA Land's End
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WiFi
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Free parking on premises
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Self-catering kitchen
Other things to do nearby
Cycling in Land's End
Nothing beats cycling down the old green lane to Nanjizal - one of the more secluded beaches in Cornwall. By bike, you can explore all the villages, ancient sites and coves of Penwith without having...
Walking and Rambling at Lands End
With footpaths heading in all directions from the hostel door, you'll soon enjoy cliff top views towards Land's End before crossing the sands of Sennen Cove, or passing Cape Cornwall and the dramatic...
Watersports at Lands End
If you've never surfed before, then book a lesson at Sennen Cove - tuition, board and wetsuit hire are all available in the village. More experienced surfers will enjoy the big waves at Gwynver. Both...
Climbing at Lands End
If you are looking to combine water sports with climbing then Coasteering is for you. Kernow Coasteering - www.kernow-coasteering.co.uk – offer coasteering adventures on the rocky coastline close to...
Running at Land's End
Run from Penzance to Land's End. This tough but rewarding coastal run offers plenty of scenery and history. It can be run in sections or, for those up for a challenge, in its entirety. Steep steps and...
Land's End
The most south-westerly point in mainland Britain, with spectacular views, iconic signpost and a range of visitor attractions.
Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications
The history of cable telecommunications is only a short walk from the Minack Theatre and beach at Porthcurno. The museum explains the dawn of wireless science in the former global hub of cable...
St Just-in-Penwith
This ancient Cornish mining town, Britain's most westerly town, has a wealth of artistic talent and Plain-an-Gwarry - an open air mediaeval theatre, situated near the WWII War Memorial. Nearby there...
Geevor Mine and Levant Beam Engine
7.1 miles The largest mining museum in Britain with underground tours and “gold” panning. Levant Beam Engine is a short walk away. Visit the website
Running in Penzance
Admittedly Cornwall is more famous for its leisurely pace of life and calorific cream teas than its enthusiasm for running! In fact, a local saying goes ‘it is best to miss the train than be seen...
Watersports in Penzance
Marazion and Gwithian have regular events for both Kite and Wind Surfing. Take to the surf at Sennen Cove, St Ives, Gwithian and Praa Sands, or just chill-out with a swim or body board at beautiful...
Walking and Rambling in Penzance
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...
Mên-an-Tol
This iconic and highly photogenic site is one of the best known megalithic structures in Britain. See the Wikipedia page for more information.
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.
Climbing in Penzance
The area is famous for its granite routes, including Chair Ladder and Commando Ridge, but there are other options including the vertical wall at Gurnard's Head. The Climbers Club have an excellent...
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
The only Cornish gallery specialising in the Newlyn School artists, the museum also covers West Cornwall's social history. Visit the Gallery's website