St Levan Travel Guide

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Tucked away in the picturesque countryside of the England region, St Levan is a charming hamlet that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its idyllic setting and rich history, this hidden gem is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

One of the main attractions in St Levan is its stunning coastline. The hamlet is blessed with beautiful sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and crystal-clear waters, making it a paradise for beachcombers and water sports enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking a relaxing day of sunbathing or an adrenaline-pumping session of surfing or kayaking, St Levan's beaches have something for everyone.

For those interested in history, St Levan boasts a wealth of cultural landmarks and historical sites. The crowning jewel is the St Levan Church, a medieval masterpiece that dates back to the 13th century. This ancient church is renowned for its intricately carved wooden bench ends and its stunning stained glass windows, providing visitors with a glimpse into the region's rich heritage.

Nature lovers will also be delighted by the abundance of wildlife and natural beauty that St Levan has to offer. The hamlet is surrounded by lush green fields, rolling hills, and breathtaking coastal cliffs, providing ample opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. Make sure to visit Porthcurno, a nearby beach famous for its turquoise waters and the Minack Theatre, an open-air amphitheater carved into the cliffs.

For a taste of local cuisine, St Levan offers a variety of charming cafes and traditional pubs. Indulge in freshly caught seafood or sample some of the region's famous Cornish pasties, a savory pastry filled with meat and vegetables. Don't forget to wash it all down with a pint of locally brewed ale or cider.

Alternative names: Elevation: 197 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°4'5"N, 5°39'38"W

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St Levan Top Attractions

St Levan Attractions - What to See and Explore

St Levan offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: PK Porthcurno, Tater Du Lighthouse, The Pipers, Gwennap Head. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Museum • Science museum
PK Porthcurno
PK Porthcurno is a museum located in the small coastal village of Porthcurno Cornwall, UK. Porthcurno was the point at which many submarine telegraph cables—transatlantic and to other locations—came ashore.
Lighthouse • Vernacular architecture
Tater Du Lighthouse
Tater Du Lighthouse is Cornwall's most recently built lighthouse. The construction of the lighthouse came out of the tragedy of losing a small Spanish coaster called the Juan Ferrer on 23 October 1963, on the nearby Boscawen Point, the vessel capsized with the loss of 11 lives.
Prehistoric site
The Pipers
The Pipers are a pair of standing stones near The Merry Maidens stone circle located 2 miles to the south of the village of St Buryan, in Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Nature • Natural attraction • Marine reserve
Gwennap Head
Gwennap Head is a headland on the south coast of the Penwith peninsula, Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is within the parish of St Levan and approximately 4 miles south of Land's End, and less than 1 mile north-west of Porthgwarra, the nearest village.
Archaeological site
Tregiffian Burial Chamber
The Tregiffian Burial Chamber is a Neolithic or early Bronze Age chambered tomb. It is near Lamorna in west Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is a rare form of a passage grave, known as an Entrance grave. It has an entrance passage, lined with stone slabs, which leads into a central chamber.
Church
St Levan's Church
St Levan Church, St Levan is a parish church in the Church of England located in St Levan, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Until 1864 the church was a chapelry of the Royal Peculiar of the Deanery of St Buryan. It is now part of the united benefice of St Buryan and St Sennen.
Nature • Natural attraction • Marine reserve
Runnel Stone
The Runnel Stone, or Rundle Stone, is a hazardous rock pinnacle about 1-mile south of Gwennap Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom. It used to show above the surface at low water until a steamship struck it in 1923.
Beach
Pedn Vounder
Pedn Vounder is a tidal beach on the south coast of the Penwith peninsula, Cornwall, England, UK. It is immediately to the west of the Logan Rock headland, below Treen Cliff. The name is from the Cornish 'pedn' and 'vounder'.
Beach
Nanjizal
Nanjizal, also known as Mill Bay, is a beach and cove in the civil parish of St Levan, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Situated one mile to the south-east of Land's End, Nanjizal has no direct access via road, and is usually reached via the South West Coast Path from Land's End in the north, or from Porthgwarra to the south.
Village • Area
Porthcurno
Porthcurno is a small village covering a small valley and beach on the south coast of Cornwall, England in the United Kingdom. It is the main settlement in a civil and an ecclesiastical parish, both named St Levan, which comprise Porthcurno, diminutive St Levan itself, Trethewey and Treen.
Beach
St Loy's Cove
St Loy's Cove is a small wooded valley and beach in the civil parish of St Buryan in Cornwall, England, UK. It is located two miles to the south of St Buryan churchtown, and between Penberth and Lamorna.
Memorial
Treen Cliff
Treen Cliff is a Site of Special Scientific Interest located on the Penwith Peninsula in Cornwall, England, UK, 6 miles south-west of Penzance.
Nature • Natural attraction • Rock
Logan Rock
The Logan Rock near the village of Treen in Cornwall, England, UK, is an example of a logan or rocking stone. Although it weighs some 80 tons, it was dislodged in 1824 by a group of British seamen, intent on showing what the Navy could do.
50°2'40"N • 5°41'12"W
Porthgwarra to Pordenack Point
Porthgwarra to Pordenack Point is a coastal Site of Special Scientific Interest in west Cornwall, England, noted for its biological characteristics. The South West Coast Path runs through the SSSI.
50°3'25"N • 5°36'0"W
Boskenna
Boskenna is an early medieval settlement and large 17th-century manor house in the civil parish of St Buryan, west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

Day trips

St Levan – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of St Levan, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Eden Project (Par), Tate St Ives (St Ives), Flambards Theme Park.

45 milesNE
Iconic eco park with educational centre
Eden Project, Par
Nestled in the heart of Cornwall, the Eden Project is a captivating botanical garden located in the quaint town of Bodelva, near Par, United Kingdom. This unique conservation project has transformed a reclaimed china clay pit into a sprawling eco-paradise, home...
13 milesNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Nestled in the charming seaside town of St Ives in Cornwall, England, Tate St Ives is a beacon of modern and contemporary art that attracts visitors from all over the globe. This unique gallery, an offshoot of the renowned Tate Gallery in London, opened its doors in...
18 milesE
Theme park, Amusement park
Flambards Theme Park
Flambards Theme Park, nestled in the heart of Cornwall, United Kingdom, is a vibrant and dynamic attraction that promises an exhilarating day out for families and thrill-seekers alike. With a diverse array of rides, exhibitions, and entertainment options, Flambards has...
1.9 miS
Open-air amphitheatre with sea views
Minack Theatre, Penzance
Nestled atop the rugged cliffs of Cornwall, the Minack Theatre in Penzance is a remarkable open-air theatre that offers one of the most unique theatrical experiences in the United Kingdom. Built in the 1930s by Rowena Cade, the theatre has become renowned for its...
30 milesW
49°54'58"N • 6°17'5"W
Porth Hellick
Beach