Rinsey
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Rinsey is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Rinsey is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
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The quiet hamlet
Though a thriving tin mining community during the early 18th century, there has been a community at Rinsey since ancient times, as the bronze age barrow on nearby Trewavas head bears witness. The long defunct Wheal Prosper Mine, with its restored engine house and tall chimney, stands guard over the breathtaking scenery of Rinsey Head.
The heather and gorse covered cliffs of the Head are owned by the National Trust, and the Cornish coastal path leads eastwards to the charming fishing village of Porthleven and westwards to the expansive beach of Praa Sands.
The heather and gorse covered cliffs of the Head are owned by the National Trust, and the Cornish coastal path leads eastwards to the charming fishing village of Porthleven and westwards to the expansive beach of Praa Sands.
The small beach at Rinsey Cove is a steep(ish) walk down the cliff path but well worth the small effort. The sandy beach is embraced by rocks with pools, some deep enough for children to play in.
Rinsey is an ideal spot from which to discover West Cornwall, either by car or for the more adventurous, on foot via the coastal footpath.
Helston, the nearest town, has good shops and supermarkets. Penzance, St Ives and Truro, each with their very different characters are not very far away. Porthleven, only a few minutes by car along the coast road, has a delicatessen, a supermarket and several restaurants, plus a number of craft shops open in season.
