Looking out over Pendour Cove, you experience a wonderful view towards the distinctive headland of Gurnard's head. This cove is also known as Mermaid’s Cove and legend has it that if you sit above the at sunset on a fine summer evening you might hear the singing of Matthew Trewella, a man from nearby Zennor, who fell in love with a mermaid and followed her out to sea.

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1. Pendour and Treen Cove loop from Zennar

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Hike an easy 4.1-mile loop from Zennar to Pendour and Treen Cove, enjoying dramatic Cornish coastal views and ancient landscapes.

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2. Clodgy Point – View of Pendour Cove loop from Towednack

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Zennor Head – The Tinners Arms loop from Towednack

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 60 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Location: Zennor, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Pendour Cove

1. Pendour and Treen Cove loop from Zennar

2. Clodgy Point – View of Pendour Cove loop from Towednack

3. View of Zennor Head – The Tinners Arms loop from Towednack

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