East Pentire Headland is a historic clifftop site situated on the southern edge of Newquay between the famous surfing beaches of Fistral and Crantock. The site has evidence of human activity dating back over 8000 years and contains a number of archaeological remains, including Bronze Age barrows.
The headland is a popular spot for marine wildlife watching, with whales, seals and dolphins often visiting the nearby shoreline, and is designated a “County Wildlife Site” renowned for its wide variety of mosses and bird life.
It is home to a large number of skylarks, which are a Red List species of conservation concern due to significant population decline. Kestrels, stonechat, ravens and peregrine falcons are also routinely observed on the site.
Founded in 1985, Cornwall Heritage Trust is a small, independent charity which protects historic places across Cornwall, hosts a wide-reaching programme of wellbeing, education and community workshops, activities and events at these heritage sites and provides grants enabling visits to museums and historic monuments across Cornwall.
The headland adjoins a car park which supports our charitable work. The car park is managed by the external parking management company, NPC.
If you have any questions relating to the car park at this site, please head to https://www.nationalparkingcontrol.co.uk
