Viewpoints · South West England
Pencannow Point
Also known as: Penkenna Point
In or near Crackington Haven.
Pencannow Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Martin Bodman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pencannow Point is a named viewpoint in South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX23.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Boscastle to Widemouth SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pencannow Point, also known as Penkenna Point, is a viewpoint located in St. Gennys, South-West England, postcode EX23. It is part of the Boscastle to Widemouth Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site offers significant ecological and scenic value.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7445, -4.6377
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Gennys
- Postcode
- EX23 0JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- osm: n10610594773 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pencannow Point?
- Pencannow Point is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX23 0JG), in the parish of St. Gennys.
- What is Pencannow Point?
- Pencannow Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pencannow Point?
- Drivers can use postcode EX23 0JG.
- Is Pencannow Point a protected site?
- Yes — Pencannow Point is part of the Boscastle to Widemouth SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pencannow Point free to visit?
- Yes, Pencannow Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pencannow Point?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX23 0JG. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.