Kernow Coasteering

29/08/2026

Our water quality at Peninnis Head is under threat, and with it the future of coasteering on Scilly.

Please sign and share this petition calling for the highest standard of sewage treatment for the Isles of Scilly 👇

South West Water is planning a new sewage outfall on St Mary’s, just a few hundred metres from Peninnis Head, where we’ve been running coasteering sessions for more than a decade.

Following strong local opposition, SWW has now committed to secondary sewage treatment, a major improvement on its original plans. But there is still no commitment to UV disinfection, which would further reduce harmful bacteria before treated wastewater is discharged into the sea.

For Kernow Coasteering, the stakes are obvious. We take thousands of people into these waters, and clean, safe seawater is fundamental to our Scilly operation. A deterioration in water quality around Peninnis wouldn’t just be an environmental concern. It could threaten our ability to operate there at all.

And, of course, this is much bigger than us. Scilly has some of the cleanest and most beautiful seas in the UK. They are fundamental to the islands’ wildlife, community, tourism and way of life.

With South West Water’s record on sewage pollution under intense scrutiny, Scilly should be getting the very best sewage treatment available, not a compromise.

Please add your name and help protect Scilly’s waters 👇

South West Water plans to pump untreated sewage into one of the UK's most protected marine environments. Add your name to demand the highest standard of sewage treatment for the Isles of Scilly and help protect our wildlife.

16/08/2026

☀️ LAST-MINUTE COASTEERING AVAILABILITY TOMORROW!

A cancellation has opened up 5 spaces on tomorrow morning’s coasteering session at Praa Sands.

We’re almost fully booked for the rest of the week, and if you’re a family or group of more than 2 people, this is our ONLY remaining availability all week.

And you couldn’t pick a better day for it. We’ve got a perfect tide and fantastic weather conditions forecast for tomorrow morning. 🌊

📍 Praa Sands
⏰ Monday, 9:00am
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Up to 5 spaces available

Come and experience the BEST coasteering in Cornwall!

Book online now for immediate confirmation 👇
https://kernow-coasteering.co.uk/booking/

30/07/2026

One way in. One way out.

Once you descend the cliffs, there's no shortcut back. No easy exit. Just a journey through one of the wildest stretches of coastline in Britain — our Advanced Coasteering adventure at Land’s End.

The route twists through hidden sea caves, squeezes beneath towering granite arches, and reveals features that simply can't be reached on foot.

Then comes the Ghost Train.

A narrow, almost pitch-black passage through the headland itself. Swell surges through the darkness, echoes bounce from every direction, and for a few moments, you completely lose your sense of direction. It's one of those places that simply can't be explained. You have to experience it.

And let’s not forget the huge array of tasty cliffs jumps…

We only run this adventure a handful of times a year, but this Sunday, the forecast has given us one of those rare windows where everything comes together. Light winds, minimal swell and an incoming spring tide mean we're expecting some of the best conditions of the year.

If you've already experienced coasteering and you're ready for the next step, we'd love to show you why we believe this is Cornwall's ultimate adventure.

Book via the link in our bio, or visit our website to find out more: https://kernow-coasteering.co.uk/lands-end-advanced-coasteering/

29/07/2026

Most people never get the chance to experience this because the Atlantic Ocean usually says, “No”.

This Sunday afternoon, the forecast has given us a rare window to run our Advanced Land's End Coasteering route. Light winds, minimal swell, and incoming spring tide are as good as it gets for tackling this incredible adventure..

This is the most challenging and rewarding coasteering experience we offer and we firmly believe, the most outrageous coasteering experience available in Cornwall.

Hidden sea caves. Giant arches. Epic cliff jumps. The wildest stretch of mainland Cornwall explored from sea level.

https://kernow-coasteering.co.uk/lands-end-advanced-coasteering/



"The Land's End route was fantastic – considerably more challenging than previous coasteering we have done." – Richard C.

This isn't a beginner session.

You'll need previous coasteering experience, to be a confident swimmer, and ready for a physical adventure. But if you're looking for the ultimate coasteering experience in Cornwall, this is it.

We're hoping to run this Sunday while the conditions allow. This may be the only time we run this adventure all summer…

If you've been waiting for the right opportunity, this could be it.

Available to book on our website now, or get in touch with any questions.

26/07/2026

The third and final part of my recent coasteering exploration on the Lizard — see the previous two posts if you need to catch up.

Pictures:
1. Quick lunch at this pretty place near Whale Rock.
2. The terrain ahead, with Hot Point and the old Lizard lifeboat house in the background.
3. Parn Voose Cove: Not the prettiest beach in the world, but this was the first meaningful time on easy ground I'd had in hours — short-lived but much appreciated.
4. Arrival at Church Cove and a nice cliff jump here — easily accessible, so I'm sure many have done it.
5. Nice ledgey terrain with sea stacks approaching Hot Point.
6-7. Some chunky swell around Bass Point, you wouldn't have wanted to be in the wrong place at the wrong time!
8. View into Housel Bay and the finish line.
9. Lovely conditions at Housel Bay marked the completion of coasteering the entire Lizard Peninsula!
10. A recap of the route — Carleon Cove to Housel Bay, 7.85km in just over 5 hours.

Job done. Exploration on hold now whilst we're coasteering like devils throughout the summer holidays!

If you'd like to experience Cornwall's coastline with a guide who's probably explored more of it at sea level than anyone else, we'd love to show you around. See you for a session down west this summer!

25/07/2026

Beyond the Devil's Frying Pan...

See the previous post if you haven't already for more background on this exploration of part of the Lizard Peninsula and why it's significant.

As my journey from Carleon Cove (Poltesco) to Housel Bay, continued south of Cadgwith and the Devil's Frying Pan, a wonderful section of coast emerged. Lovely, horizontally fractured ledges with loads of mini zawns and sea stacks ensued, until I came upon a monster of a cave...

Pics 1-2:Now, sea cave development on the Lizard isn't that prolific, but right next door to the huge collapsed cave of the Devil's FP is Dollar Ogo (ogo meaning 'cave' in Cornish). It was a real monster and with some trepidation I headed inside, always wary of finding seals waiting for me. Luckily none were present, but I didn't venture too deep due to the swell. So eery in there with the waves booking of the walls.

Pics 3-6: A much calmer cave was found in a little bay called Polgwidden (white pool). Complete with a host of pretty blue jellyfish.

Pics 7-8: A cool sea arch at Polbarrow, it even had a skylight. If I ever return, it looks like a cool cliff jump could be had jumping through the skylight!

Tune in for the final part soon...

23/07/2026

The Devil's Frying Pan and More...

A month ago today I managed to get out for another coasteering exploration of a section of Cornwall's coastline. This time I was back on the Lizard to complete the final section of the Lizard Peninsula - the section from Poltesco to Housel Bay.

Strava says the route was 7.85km long (just under 5 miles) and it took me just over 5 hours to complete. Quite a slow one due to long sections of swimming and actually quite a lot more swell than expected, making it quite spicy at times!

But finishing this section was significant — not only did it mean that I'd completed the entire Lizard Peninsula, but it also means I've now coasteered all the coasteerable terrain between Pendennis Point in Falmouth, all the way around Land's End, up the north coast as far as the Camel Estuary. All that remains are some stretches of beach I'll have to stroll over when I get the chance.

So, in my ongoing quest the traverse at sea level the entire coast of Cornwall, I've now recorded over 150 miles of Cornish coastline and explored over 250 sea caves. I'd be very surprised if anyone else out there has come close to covering this much of Cornwall in the same style (i.e. coasteering).

Back to this explore, here is the first batch of photos:
1. View out the huge collapsed cave south of Cadgwith known as the Devil's Frying Pan.
2. The route according to Strava.
3. Poltesco, more correctly known as Carleon Cove, looking towards Polbream Point.
4. Carleon Factory, better known as the Old Serpentine Works.
5. Looking towards Kildown Point from Enys Head.
6. One thing the Lizard always delivers on is cool geology. Absolutely bonkers rock in this sea cave.
7. Entering the quaint fishing village of Cadgwith.
8. I finally got a chance to visit the Devil's Frying Pan — a wonderful feature and certainly one of the most stupendous coastal features on the Lizard Peninsula.
9. Looking back towards Cadgwith with the opening to the Devil's Frying Pan on the left.
10. Questing on, just me and the shags in this little zawn.

To be continued...

30/05/2026

Man, what a ride that was! Land's End yesterday in top form and definitely enough swell to make it live up to an advanced coasteering session.

It was a pleasure to explore this place with a strong crew who were well up to the challenge.

If you're up for an incomparable coasteering experience, exploring with other keen adventurers, get in touch to join us on the next Land's End session.

27/05/2026

Cornwall's greatest coasteering adventure is back! This Friday afternoon, we'll be guiding our legendary Advanced Coasteering Route around the iconic cliffs of Land's End.

Previous coasteering experience and good swim fitness are ESSENTIAL, but for anyone up to the task, this is an adventure not to be missed. It's a committing adventure beneath steep cliffs, along an amazing stretch of coastline featuring numerous huge sea caves, as well as a large number of sea arches waiting to be explored.

The session commences at 1430 and is available to book on our website. However, please visit the Advanced Coasteering page of our website and make sure it's for you before signing up — any questions, comment below, or get int touch.

08/05/2026

Lizard Coasteering Exploration part 2:

Here's the remainder of our 7.5 mile coasteering journey on the Lizard a couple of days ago. The journey continued as we headed into Lankidden Cove. The central part of the outing was undeniably lovely scenery and had some moderately interesting terrain after the largely boulder strewn intro.

But once we rounded Black Head, the home stretch, it really became a grind — tedious terrain through a place called Ebber rocks, with not a single feature worth mentioning. It felt like a hamster wheel of repeating the same awkward sequence again and again and again. It was a relief to finally round Chynhalls Point and finish up in Coverack.

But, despite all that, it's always nice to get out and see somewhere new. And with that section done, the rest of the Lizard can safely be handled in a single session, from Housel Bay to Poltesco. And once that's complete, bar walking across some beaches, that's a continuous traverse of Cornwall from Pendennis point in Falmouth to Hawkers Cove near Padstow - a total distance of ~150 miles!

Photos descriptions:
1. Cliff jump into a beautiful rockpool. A rockpool that would be the talk of the wild-swimming community...if they could find it!
2. Approaching Lankidden Cove.
3. Possibly Zawn Vinoc?
4. Just incredible colours in this cave....
5...As you can see.
6. A small river makes its way through two consecutive arches, full of luminous orange sponges — cool!
7. A sea arch / collapsed cave near Pedn Boar.
8. Strawberry anemones d**g a fine impression of a pair of b******s. Spotted by Tom, who has a keen eye for such things...
9. The absolute hell of Ebber Rocks. It looks totally innocuous...it isn't.
10. Swimming into Coverack.