Sennen Cove to Land's End Circular
Cornwall
Sennen Cove sits at the northern end of Whitesand Bay, and the headland to its south runs out to Land's End, the most westerly point of mainland England. This 5km circular walk suits most dogs on a lead, since the cliffs are unfenced, and it leaves the harbour car park beside the lifeboat station to climb onto Mayon Cliff, then follows the South West Coast Path past Maen Castle, an Iron Age cliff castle with a stone rampart, ditch and bank built across the neck of the headland. The path continues over granite cliffs to Dr Syntax's Head and Land's End before turning inland over Trevescan Cliff and returning through countryside to the cove. There is one sustained climb from Sennen up to Mayon Cliff and around 100 metres of ascent in total, on good but rocky clifftop paths.
This dog friendly walk is short enough for most dogs and full of seabirds, heather and sea air to keep noses busy, but the cliffs are steep and unfenced, so a lead is the safer choice along the coast. Land's End itself is busy with visitors and buildings, another reason to keep your dog close. The inland return passes working farmland, where dogs should be under close control. There is no shade and no fresh water on the route. Sennen beach has seasonal dog restrictions in summer, so check the signs before a post-walk run on the sand. Sennen Cove has a beach cafe and a pub.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 5.0 km (3.1 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 35 min
- Walk Type
- Coastal, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Low
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- Beach cafe and a pub in Sennen Cove; cafes and toilets at the Land's End visitor complex. Dog policies not confirmed.
- Parking
- Sennen Harbour car park beside the lifeboat station, pay and display; Sennen Beach car park is the alternative.
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
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All dog friendly stays in CornwallFrequently Asked Questions
Is Sennen Cove to Land's End Circular dog friendly?
This circular walk scores 7 out of 10 for dog friendliness, making it a solid choice for most dogs. At 5km it's a manageable length, and the clifftop air, heather and seabirds give plenty of sensory interest along the way. After the walk, Sennen Cove has a beach cafe and a pub where you can regroup.
Can dogs be off lead at Sennen Cove to Land's End Circular?
The coastal sections are best walked on a lead, as the cliffs are steep and completely unfenced throughout. Land's End itself is a busy visitor attraction with buildings and crowds, which is another good reason to keep dogs close there. The inland return passes working farmland, so close control is needed on that stretch too.
What should I know before visiting Sennen Cove to Land's End Circular with my dog?
There is no shade and no fresh water anywhere on the route, so bring enough for both of you, especially on warm days. Sennen beach has seasonal dog restrictions in summer, so check the signs before letting your dog loose on the sand after the walk. Parking is at Sennen Harbour car park beside the lifeboat station, with Sennen Beach car park as an alternative.
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