Name: The Island - Pendinas
Rating: 4.5

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4.5 185 reviews

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This lovely little chapel that is still used today for weddings is a fantastic vantage point you can looks out over Porthmeor beach and watch the surfers do there thing turn 180 degrees and you look down at st ive...

An easy walk up to the Chapel and Coastguard station that's well worth it - the view across the rooftops of St Ives is fascinating - there are plenty of benches to sit out of the breeze (and in the sun) for a shor...

There are two interesting historic sites on this island, the Coastguard Lookout House and the St Nicholas Chapel.

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GAlsager

Alsager, United Kingdom

601201

Reviewed 5 days ago

Lovely place and a must visit

As one of the stand out points in St Ives, this is a must visit. The views across St Ives and especially Porthmeor Beach are wonderful and you could easily pass away a huge amount of time wandering around the island or sitting by the...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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nathavatp

Oslo, Norway

6920

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Best place in St. Ives to watch Sunset

After exhaustive day of surfing, boarding, swimming, playing beach games and that kinda activities, I fould that sitting idly here in twilight time is rewarding. On one side, the sunset approaches. On the other side, people (and their dogs) are relaxing on the lawn. Such...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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K_R_2466

London, United Kingdom

18536

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great views of St Ives and the Atlantic

Well worth the short walk up here to check out the rebuilt chapel and see the amazing views of St Ives and the sea. Some grassy areas to relax if you need to but there are no refreshment options there.

Date of experience: July 2019

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OldBear

Wigan, United Kingdom

1530628

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

An Early Evening Walk.

The Island separates Porthmeor beach and Porthgwiden beach and is a nice part of St Ives which is grassed and has many wild flowers. We visited early evening from the Island car park and followed the path around the Island. There are a number of...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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chrissT8030TW

22669

Reviewed June 26, 2019 via mobile

Iconic of St Ives

Separates the main surf beach and the rest of St Ives. Is a nice walk and there are great views. A must if you visit St Ives

Date of experience: June 2019

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Sandygranny

Sandy, United Kingdom

95582368

Reviewed June 18, 2019

An enjoyable walk around the Island.

There are two interesting historic sites on this island, the Coastguard Lookout House and the St Nicholas Chapel. We had a slow walk around the Island, which was originally called ‘Pendinas’ meaning ‘fortified headland’. It is not really an island as such but a small,...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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davidnewton2017

St Ives, United Kingdom

155

Reviewed June 4, 2019

Stunning views

This lovely little chapel that is still used today for weddings is a fantastic vantage point you can looks out over Porthmeor beach and watch the surfers do there thing turn 180 degrees and you look down at st ives itself then across at Carbis...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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Albywon

Sydney, Australia

31461024

Reviewed May 21, 2019 via mobile

Photographer's dream

Asically you have 360° views from this Land Locked Island. I had a very enjoyable walk around at the end of my Day 19 SWCP walk.

Date of experience: May 2019

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Sarah C

Ashtead, United Kingdom

762199

Reviewed March 11, 2019

Lovely chapel and views

The chapel was actually open, so it was lovely to look inside and read of the history. It was a sunny and breezy day so the views from the stone terrace were amazing, and the fresh air a real tonic

Date of experience: October 2018

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PaulDH2011

Southampton, United Kingdom

10355

Reviewed February 17, 2019

A great walk

Hard or easy, you choose, but a walk around the island is a must. You can even walk up to the top if you are feeling up to it.

Date of experience: December 2018

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12michellee

Is The Island accessible by wheelchair? I'm getting married in St Ives in October and the plan was to have some photos up at the top in front of the chapel, but one member of my wedding party is in a wheelchair. From memory I think it would be quite difficult to push someone up there?

August 30, 2016|

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There is a wide tarmac path with regular benches leading up from the car park, it's not too steep that side either so it should be okay for trundler or wheelchair access.