Name: Pentire
Rating: 5.0

Pentire

Pentire Point, S W Coast Path, United Kingdom

1-99 Years

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Pentire overlooking Polzeath, a popular North Cornwall holiday destination, Pentire headland has been inhabited by humans since 4000BC but remains mostly undeveloped and a coastal escape for visitors. The remnants of Iron Age ramparts can be seen at the Rumps and the scars of silver-lead mining are etched over the headland.

Our relationship with the land continues and today we are farming for the benefit of nature, supporting the abundance of wildflowers and a variety of wildlife and birds that have made Pentire their home. Accessible routes over the headland offer spectacular views of the coast and countryside.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

The Rumps: A distinctive stretch of coast, once an Iron Age settlement, reached by coastal paths.
Pentire Point: Tip of the headland, with views across Padstow Bay and boasting an abundance of wild flowers and birds.
Pentireglaze Haven: A sandy cove at low tide with rock pools which is a 20-minute walk from the car park.
Orchard: Accessible to buggies and wheelchairs; a space to picnic and for natural play. Nest swing and children’s trail.
Christmas at Pentire: Join us for some festive cheer at Pentire in 2025. There will be crafting activities, live music and make friends with our wooden reindeer. Why not combine with a bracing coastal walk before enjoying a favourite hot drink in front of the fire. You’ll find the activities in the main visitor hub by the car park, toilets and café at Pentireglaze.
Things to do at Pentire: There's plenty to discover along the stretch of coastline north of Polzeath, including Pentire Point and the prehistoric Rumps. The headland boasts walks with views across Padstow Bay and the coast. Plus, there's history dating back to the Iron Age to uncover and a variety of sea birds to look out for. You can even take to the water in sea kayaks just along the coast at Port Gaverne.
Family-friendly things to do at Pentire: There are plenty of ways to enjoy a visit to Pentire with your family. We recommend using the main car park at Pentireglaze so you’re in easy reach of the toilets, orchard and other facilities. Find out what you can expect and other useful information here.
Eating at Pentire: Find out where to enjoy refreshments during your visit to Pentire. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to grab a drink and bite to eat along one of the many walks on the headland or have a picnic you’d like to enjoy, there are plenty of options.

Facilities

Parking: National Trust car parks at Pentireglaze and Lead Mine (PL27 6QY, SW942799), Lundy Bay (PL27 6QZ, SW953796). Car park at New Polzeath (not National Trust). Two electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.
Food & Drinks: Café with outdoor, undercover and indoor seating (with a wood burning stove) next to the main car park at Pentireglaze. There is also a sensory orchard for picnics and play.
Toilet: Toilets with separate baby changing facilities next to the car park at Pentireglaze. Toilets only open when the café is open over the winter.
Dogs allowed: Dogs welcome under control, particularly around livestock and cliff edges. Dogs are prohibited from Pentireglaze Haven beach from 10am-6pm, 15 May-30 September.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Pentire: Dawn - Dusk
Pentyr Café: 10:00 - 15:00

Address: Pentire Point, S W Coast Path, United Kingdom

Post Code: PL27 6QY

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall

By road: Leave A30 at Bodmin and join A389 to Wadebridge. At Wadebridge take B3314 signed Polzeath, then follow local signage to your destination.
On foot: The South West Coast Path runs around the headland, just north of Polzeath.
By train: Nearest station is Bodmin Parkway, 18 miles from Polzeath.
By bus: Go Cornwall Bus service number 96 from Wadebridge to Bodmin. The bus stops at the beach in Polzeath. Pentire is about a 20 minute walk across or above Polzeath beach in the direction of New Polzeath.
Parking: National Trust car parks at Pentireglaze and Lead Mine (PL27 6QY, SW942799), Lundy Bay (PL27 6QZ, SW953796). Car park at New Polzeath (not National Trust). Two electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.