Walk - Rinsey Head Circular

2.8 miles (4.4 km)

Rinsey Head Car Park - TR13 9SQ Rinsey Head Car Park

Moderate - Undulating Coast Path with firm surface. One moderately strenuous climb.

This walk gives spectacular views of both the Lizard and Penwith Peninsulas and takes in the remains of the area’s mining heritage. The inland sections also have superb views of the sea. Children will love the beach and the romance of the old mine buildings.

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There are a range of wonderful places to lay your head near the Coast Path for a well-earned sleep. From large and luxurious hotels, to small and personable B&B's, as well as self-catering options and campsites. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Mzima

01736 763856

Homely accommodation in modern bungalow. Full English breakfast available. clothes drying. Transport to evening meal available.

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Wellmore End Cottage

01326 569310

Very comfortable en-suite rooms with TV, hair drier, hospitality trays, free WI FI etc. Outstanding breakfasts. Just 64 metres from harbour.

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Lyndale Cottage Guest House

01326561082

Situated on the edge of Helston town and only a short stroll to bus stops, pubs and shops. The Guest house makes an ideal base for walking the Lizard peninsula.

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What is on your list of things to do when you visit the Path? From walking companies, to help you tailor your visit, with itineraries and experts to enhance your visit, to baggage transfer companies and visitor attractions there are lots to people and places to help you decide what you'd like to do. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Meneage Taxis

01326 560530 / 07773 817156

Make Meneage Taxis your first call - Your destination is our destination. 01326 560 530

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Route Description

Leaving Rinsey Head Car Park, take the Coast Path heading east towards Porthleven with views stretching down the length of the Lizard peninsula.

The impressive Wheal Prosper engine house, built in 1860, stands before you – evidence that this area was once a hive of mining activity.

Continue along the Coast Path for ½ mile, rounding Trewavas Head, until you come to the junction with another footpath just south of Trewavas Farm.

Step over the stone block that serves as a stile and start to travel west. In front of you will be spectacular views of Mounts Bay and the Penwith peninsula. Continue along the path as it leaves the track and travels through a field to a stone stile. Cross over the stile and continue along the well-worn path.

You will have another opportunity to look down on the engine house at Wheal Prosper.

The path will take you into the heart of the old mining hamlet of Rinsey.

Walk along the road from Rinsey and head towards Ashton. Just past the last house in Rinsey you will find a kissing gate on the left.

Walk through it and continue along the path across a number of fields – keep a lookout for the old stone stiles in order to make sure that you are on the right track. Eventually you will come to the hamlet of Hendra.

At Hendra, turn left and follow the road as it heads down towards Praa Sands. You will be on this single track road for about ¼ mile so keep an ear out for oncoming traffic.

At the end of the road you will reach the far eastern end of Praa Sands beach and the opportunity to rejoin the Coast Path. Start to head back east to where you started.

As the path climbs up above Lesceave Cliffs you will yet again be able to see evidence of former mining activity.

Continue along until you eventually return to the car park at Rinsey Head.

Walk - Rinsey Head Circular