Walk - Land's End South to Armed Knight and back

1.9 miles (3.1 km)

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Lands End southwards to Armed Knight return

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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.

Land's End Hostel and B&B , Trevescan

Family run boutique Hostel and B&B, 1/2mile from Lands End. Great for walkers, cyclists, Lejog. Close to The Minack, St Just Airport & Sennen.

Porthcurno Barns Holiday Rentals

Family run holiday homes nestled in the peaceful seaside hamlet of Trendrennen, within walking distance of the stunning Porthcurno, Pedn Vounder and the Minack Theatre

The Studio

The architect designed Studio is located on the west side of Penberth valley in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 8 mins walk from the Path.

Bosavern House

Quality B&B accommodation on the dramatic Lands End peninsula. Close to the historic mining town of St Just. An ideal base to explore the beautiful surrounding area.

Treverven Farm Camping

Tents, Caravans & campervans welcome at this tranquil site with glorious views over the coast. Close to award winning beaches.

The Old Post House B&B

The Old Post House B&B provides the perfect base for a comfortable stay in light and spacious rooms in a classic, granite house close to the centre of St Just.

Cape Cornwall Club

CCC is a dog friendly boutique sports resort with 23 en suite rooms and food includes seabass and lobster caught 100m away. Our large terrace looks across England's only cape

The Dairy Barn

We offer self-catering accommodation in the centre of the Land's End peninsular, with multiple properties including 3 barn conversions (sleep 2). Single and 2 night stays available call to find out availability.

Caravan in the Meadow

Cosy caravan with all mod cons, located in meadow with beautiful views. Discounts and lifts for SWCP walkers.

You'll be spoilt for choice for where to eat and drink along the Path. With lots of local seasonal food on offer, fresh from the farm, field and waters. Try our local ales, ciders, wines and spirits, increasing in variety by the year, as you sit in a cosy pub, fine dining restaurant or chilled café on the beach. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Old Success Inn

Airy quarters in a 17th-century seaside pub offering breakfast & a patio with coastal views.

Porthgwarra Cove Cafe

A welcome stop off on the Path for coffee, light lunches and cream teas. Open 10 am - 3pm 7 days a week (check facebook). so£pmip

The Commercial

The Commercial is a friendly, family run inn with 4 star accredited accommodation, serving locally sourced food and drink.

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.

NCI Gwennap Head

PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications

Discover a museum experience that explores the story of our interconnected world, and how a tranquil valley in Cornwall became host to the past, present and future.

The Minack Theatre

Built on the cliffs above Porthcurno, the Minack is a Cornish landmark. Visitors can explore the theatre and enjoy performances in an iconic space.

NCI Cape Cornwall

The end of the GSSW at Lands End

Nanjizal Cove Millbay South Lands End Cornwall. Photographer David Peake, Devon.

View towards St Levan showing South West Coast Path from Carn Les Boel to Carn Guthensbras. Photographer Megan Morgan, Sonning Common.

Mill Bay south of Land's End Photographer Michael Pravida (2012 Photo Competition entry)

Nanjizal Bay, looking towards Carn Boel..Photographer Jemma Johnson, Manchester.

Porthgwarra Photographer Miles Cowton

Lands End. Photographer Jaap Gaasenbeek

Land's End Sunset Photographer Clive Kingsley (2012 Photo Competition entry)

Follow the leader. Sennen Cove. Photographer Lizzie Dravnieks, Passfield, Hampshire

'Nanjizel - & not far now to Lands End!' Photographer Jenny Bowden, Devon.

Tallship rounding Longships Lighthouse, Land's End. Photographer Chris Speller, Bristol.

Lands End looking towards Sennen. Photographer Dean Feast, Cambridge.

Rough Sea at Sennen Photographer Sue Searle (2012 Photo Competition entry)

Enys Dodnan, Land's End. Photographer Julian Elliott, Salisbury.

Sennen Cove. Photographer Graham Woollven, Devon.

Porthgwarra and the Lookout Station in the background Photographer Michael Pravida

Lands Ends Photographer Rob Kendall (2012 Photo Competition entry)

Lands End To Sennen Walk Photographer Scott Janaway (2012 Photo Competition entry)

The Irish Lady heading towards Dr Syntax’s Head Photographer Steve Hancock (2012 Photo Competition entry)

Gwennap Head. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton.

Sennen Cove. Photographer Richard Henson, Notts.

At Sennen. Photographer Richard Henson, Notts.

Lands End and Longships. Photographer Ted Forman

Looking towards the Lands End Complex Photographer Diane Griffiths (2012 Photo Competition entry)

Sennen Cove. Photographer Richard Henson, Notts.

Rock formations on SWCP with Dr Syntax's Head behind. Photographer Paul Glendell.

Evening light at Lands End. Photographer Chris Bookholt, Syde

Pordenack Point South of Lands End Photographer Ian Scholey (2012 Photo Competition entry)

Looking down into Sennen Cove. Photographer Vicky Lim, Guildford

LandsEnd - A signpost by the sea. Photographer Martin Gallie, Prague.

Land's End. Photographer Jon Speed.

Lands End Island. Photographer Lisa Kirton, West Yorkshire.

St Levens Well. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton.

Fisherman's Passage, Porthgwarra. Photographer Ray and Dot Culmer, Bournemouth.

Above Porthchapel looking towards Gwennap head. Photographer: Tim Jepson

Evening light at Lands End looking North along the South West.

Longships Lighthouse, on a peaceful but breezy mid spring evening. Photographer Michael Coupar, Preston.

Land's End. Photographer Emily Rookley, Buckingham.

Looking north from Land's End. Photographer Krzysztof Nowakowski, St Helens

Lands End - Nice view over the sea and the rocks. Photographer Martin Gallie, Prague.

Land's End. Armed knight. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton.

The First and Last, Lands End. Photographer Jaap Gaasenbeek

'It ends tonight' - Land's End. Photographer Emily Rookley, Buckingham.

Land's End. Photographer Grzegorz Jeneralek, Poole, Dorset.

Summer's Day on the Path . Taken from Carn Les Boel. Photographer Graham Woollven, Tavistock, Devon.

Sennen Cove Lifeboat slipway. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton.

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