YHA Lands End Penzance

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Lands End YHA

Letcha Vean
St Just-in-penwith
Penzance
Cornwall
England
TR19 7NT
United Kingdom

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YHA Lands End is a serene and welcoming hostel situated near the most westerly point of mainland England, in Cornwall. This charming cottage-style hostel offers a variety of accommodation options, from private rooms to shared dormitories, making it an ideal choice for solo travellers, families, and groups. With a self-catering kitchen, a comfortable lounge, and a beautiful garden area, YHA Lands End provides a relaxing base for those eager to explore the magnificent coastal landscapes of Cornwall.
The hostel's unique location in the vicinity of Lands End offers guests a wealth of outdoor activities and stunning attractions. Guests can enjoy breathtaking walks along the South West Coast Path, offering views of rugged cliffs, secluded coves, and sweeping beaches. Nearby, the landmark of Lands End itself provides a must-visit spot with its iconic signpost and stunning sea views. The beautiful beaches of Sennen Cove and Porthcurno, perfect for surfing and swimming, are within easy reach, and the open-air Minack Theatre, built into a cliff overlooking the sea, offers a memorable experience. The area is also rich in historical interest, with ancient sites such as the Merry Maidens stone circle and the Chysauster Ancient Village nearby. A short drive away, the bustling town of Penzance offers local shops, traditional pubs, and attractions such as the Jubilee Pool and Penlee House Gallery & Museum. With its peaceful atmosphere and superb location, YHA Lands End offers an ideal base for a memorable Cornish adventure.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 269 feet / 82.1 metres above sea level

Beaches near this Hostel distance in miles.

Porth Nanven Beach

Near St Just - a rocky composition 0.6 miles away. Located near St Just just over 1 mile away, The beach is unusual in that it is made up of smooth granite boulder and has attracted the nickname of 'Dinosaur Egg Beach'. The era around St Just and which also applies to Porth Nanven Beach is that of an industrial, mining heritage and evidence can be see close by of historical works.

Priests Cove Beach

Near St. Just - a rocky composition 1 miles away. Not your traditional bathing beach but interesting for its local heritage. The beach itself is mostly rocky, good if your going with the intention of rock pooling, You will also see abandoned fishing huts scattered around the cove and evidence if long closed down mining on the cliff tops.

Gwynver Beach

Near St Just - a sandy composition 2.2 miles away. Looking out to Whitesand Bay an sandy beach with quite a step slop into the sea - care should be taken. at low tide it is possible to walk to Sennen Cove

Sennen Cove Beach

Near Sennen Cove - a sandy composition 2.6 miles away. The most westerly point on mainland England, and just a mile from Lands End. Though named a cove it is more like a bay with a north west facing beach, good for surfing. There is a small harbour to the west and a few places to eat and drink, again close to the harbour.

Portheras Cove Beach

Near St Just - a sandy composition 3.6 miles away. Accessible by foot only

Facilities at the accommodation
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Disabled Facilities
Budget Hotels at Penzance

Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing

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International Airports

Newquay Airport
Mawgan in Pydar Cornwall
TR8 4RQ
37.2 miles
Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton Devon
EX5 2BD
108.8 miles

Local Airports

Lands End Airport
St Just Cornwall
TR19 7RL
1.3 miles
Truro Aerodrome
Truro Cornwall
TR4 9EX
26.7 miles

Motorways

M5 Junction 31
Bodmin
103.3 miles
M5 Junction 30
Exeter, Dawlish,Sidmouth, Exmouth
106.3 miles
M5 Junction 29
Honiton, Exeter Airport
106.7 miles

Railway Stations

Penzance
station code = PNZ
TR18 2DB
6.7 miles
St Ives
station code = SIV
TR26 2EQ
11.3 miles

Ferry Ports

Penzance Terminal sailing to ->

St Marys (Scilly Isles)

Address:
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 4AB

7.1 miles

Helford Village Ferry sailing to ->

Helford Passage Beach

Address:
Helford, Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5LB

24.6 miles

Attractions & places to see near this Hostel

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Ballowall Barrow -
TR19 7NP

SW 35461 31227

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Cared for by English Heritage

0.7m / 1.1km - 11 minutes walk

Chun Quiot -
TR19 7TT

SW 40217 33976

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Ancient stone monuments dating back to prehistoric and neolithic periods also close to Chun castle

3.2m / 5.1km - 48 minutes walk

Levant Mine and Beam Engine -
TR19 7SX

SW 36832 34451

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Operated by the National Trust, this fine example of a Cornish tin mine still contains a working beam engine restored by the trust. Set in a stunning position high on the cliffs and open for tours

2.5m / 4km - 37 minutes walk

Chun Castle -
TR20 8PX

SW 40502 33945

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An ancient Iron Age hillfort, approximately 2,500 years old, with a series of large circular stone rings remaining on an elevated position

3.3m / 5.3km - 50 minutes walk

Geevor Tin Mine -
TR19 7EW

SW 37506 34448

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A museum, underground tours with a shop and cafe

2.5m / 4km - 38 minutes walk

Tanglewood Wild Garden -
TR20 8PL

SW 41892 31272

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This a natural garden with four ponds, woods and planted spaces to explore There are many grass areas to picnic some with benches

3.4m / 5.5km - 51 minutes walk

Carn Euny Ancient Village -
TR20 8RB

SW 40372 28907

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Cared for by English Heritage

2.6m / 4.2km - 40 minutes walk

Pendeen Lighthouse -
TR19 7ED

SW 37904 35890

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A lighthouse on Pendeen New Cliff on the rugged Cornish coast with great views out to sea with parking. Good lave to walk south to the Levant Mine 1.5 miles

3.5m / 5.6km - 52 minutes walk

Sennen Surfing Centre -
TR19 7BT

SW 35897 26269

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Surfing lessons aat Sennan cove

2.6m / 4.2km - 40 minutes walk

Lands End -
TR19 7AA

SW 34872 24953

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No visit to the far south of Cornwall is complete without visiting lands end, With great views out to sea, the Longships Lighthouse 1.5 miles out to sea and the rugged coastline. The Lands End complex also as a restaurant and attractions to visit.

3.6m / 5.8km - 54 minutes walk