Pendour Cove, Coastal cove near Zennor, United Kingdom.
Description
Pendour Cove is a coastal inlet along Cornwall's rocky shoreline, defined by steep cliffs and natural stone formations that drop toward the water. The location offers open views across the sea toward the Gurnard's Head peninsula.
History
The name Pendour comes from the Cornish language, combining 'pen' meaning head or end with 'dour' meaning water. This linguistic combination reflects how people named places based on landscape features.
Culture
The cove inspired sculptor Barbara Hepworth to create an artwork titled 'Pendour' between 1947 and 1948, now displayed at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C.
Practical
You can reach this cove through various walking trails, including a loop path from Zennor village that also passes nearby Treen Cove. Wear sturdy shoes and weatherproof clothing, as the coastal paths are exposed and weather can change quickly.
Did you know?
Local legend tells of Matthew Trewhella, a singer from the parish who vanished while chasing a mermaid's voice he heard singing in the village church. His story remains part of the place's folklore identity.
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