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Useful Links

Below are some links that those interested in the Penwith Landscape Partnership and the Penwith penninsula might find helpful.

If you would like to find links to our Partner organisations please click here.

For links to Farming related websites please visit our Farming links page.

General Links

• Cornish Mining World Heritage Site
• Covers 10 areas important for world mining history in Cornwall and West Devon, including one here in Penwith
• Cornwall Archaeological Unit 
  Providing archaeological services to Cornwall
  
• Cornwall Council Interactive Mapping 
  Searchable map of Cornwall with layers adding features of interest
  
• Cornwall Council Historic Environment Record 
  Holds and manages the definitive record of archaeological sites in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
  
• Cornwall Council Historic Environment Record Interactive Mapping 
  Explore historic mapping layers relating to Cornwall including Penwith
  
• Cornwall Council Parks, Leisure and Culture information 
  Information on the cultural and heritage work of Cornwall Council including libraries, beaches, parks and conservation
  
• Cornwall Heritage Trust sites 
  List of heritage sites in Cornwall managed by Cornwall Heritage Trust, including some in Penwith
  
• Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserves 
  Nature reserves you can visit in Cornwall, including some in Penwith
  
• ERCCIS (Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly)
  Providing advice and information on Cornish wildlife, and allowing you to record wildlife sightings
• First Group Cornwall 
  Bus route and timetable information for Cornwall, including Penwith
  
• Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek 
  Charity that promotes the Cornish language through publications, training and events
  
• Kresen Kernow 
  Archives centre for Cornwall, based in Redruth
  
• National Lottery Heritage Fund 
  Supporter of heritage projects across the UK, including the Penwith Landscape Partnership
  
• Penlee House Gallery and Museum 
  Gallery and museum in Penzance celebrating the heritage and culture of the surrounding area including Penwith
  
• South West Coast Path 
  Coastal path that covers the South West, including Penwith
  
• Sustainable Penzance 
  Supporting sustainable practices in the Penzance area
• Tin Coast Partnership 
  Partnership caring for and promoting the historic tin coast of Penwith
  
• Visit Cornwall 
  Cornish tourist board with information on places, activities and events
  
• West Cornwall Footpath Preservation Society (WCFPS) 
  Organisation dedicated to maintaining footpaths in West Cornwall
  
• West Cornwall (Penwith and Kerrier) Ramblers 
  Branch of the Ramblers interested in preserving, maintaining and walking footpaths in West Cornwall

National Trust Locations in Penwith

• Days out in Cornwall 
  Includes an interactive map of Cornish National Trust sites, including those in Penwith
  
• Botallack 
  Renowned mining location with engine houses at the foot of the cliffs
  
• Cape Cornwall 
  Prominent headland on the west coast of Penwith
  
• Levant Mine and Beam Engine 
  Historic mining site with a restored 1840s beam engine
  
• Porthcurno 
  Beautiful sandy beach and surrounding cliffs on the south coast of Penwith
  
• Sennen to Penberth Cove 
  Dramatic coastline and scenery on the south west coast of Penwith
• St Ives to Pendeen 
  14 miles of stunning coastline on north west coast of Penwith
  
• Trengwainton Garden 
  Garden in Madron boasting exotic trees and shrubs

English Heritage locations in Penwith

• Ballowall Barrow 
  Bronze Age tomb that has been altered by 19th Century excavations
  
• Carn Euny Ancient Village 
  Ancient settlement with a fogou
  
• Chysauster Ancient Village 
  Romano-British settlement with courtyard houses and fogou
  
• Tregiffian Burial Chamber 
  Neolithic or early Bronze Age chambered tomb near Merry Maidens stone circle