"Locals Only" lol you might get that elsewhere, not down here though. Most locals avoid Sennen on bank holidays like the plague. If you must its best to use the top car park and walk down the hill to the eastern end of the beach for some space. Western end is always busy, as most visitors need to be 5 yards from the loo and ice creams ...
'Locals only' referrs to surfers and localism that goes on there and also at a lot of Cornish breaks. Observe the surfers' rules of conduct and respect the local surfers and you'll be fine
@mikesperrey Surfers think they rule the beaches and the sea!One day in November me and the missus were fishing on the beach when some surfers come up to us after getting suited up and asked us to stop fishing!!Ignorant sods!,then they surfed in front of us so we had no choice to pack up,to be honest i wish i had beaten them all up,but i didnt want to upset my missus,I hope i dont see them again when im on my own.
Sennen's great!- I'm the postie there atm, and it's a bit of a hike but nothing too bad lol... Except now i also have to trek the beach for Bilbo's post since they've tried to ban him from there!
Though not Cornish, (my children and grandchildren were born here) I have lived here for 25 years and visited most areas. I have never seen any signs stating "Locals Only" for beaches, pubs or anywhere else. The Cornish these days are very welcoming towards 'Emmets' and 'Off-Comers' Though they might have a little joke at their expense from time to time!
Having walked the South West coastal path a few times and encountered beaches with signs such as "Locals Only" displayed prominently on the dunes, I would suggest that all is not sweetness and light regarding visitors. But, then again, I have been known to be wrong.
I recall surfing there in the '60's when my board was so heavy I had to stop for a couple of breaks on my way down to the water. Too knackered to swim out through the surf by that time.
I bet the locals would prefer to see a beach full of tourists bringing money into the area than a few winging surfers complaining about "their" beach being filled with "emmets" whose contribution is a few pints at the Old Success at the end of the day before going to sign on again at the local DSS offices.
I don't think locals have a preference, they can enjoy "their" beaches 52 weeks a year. I think most of us enjoy the six weeks of mayhem the holiday season brings! As for 'winging!!' surfers and 'signing on' I'm afraid that thats a very outdated idea of life down here.
Oh for the summers of 86 and 87 me and Paul the OZ camped out up at Peace and Plenty May through to October waiting for the elusive Nanquidno Reef to fire, we didn't whinge - we just used to get up early and have it for ourselves till nine and then go into PZ and sign on. Fantastic days and fantastic people back then - Jamo, Janus, Kevin and Trevor Mathews, Squiddy, Ben Marshall, Chris Roynan, John Newman, Josie Hirtenstein, Len and Mary Nicholas.
going there in two weeks !, can't wait just hope there is room on the beach.
esmielawrence 7 months ago
Heaven! I absolutely love Sennen Cove, it's like my second home because it's where we go on holiday every year, I absolutely love it :)
DeathMagneticX3 9 months ago
GWENVER is where its at
roronewman1 1 year ago
semen beach?????? o sorry I missread
ssugus 1 year ago
its heaven :)
rvmdutch 1 year ago
"Locals Only" lol you might get that elsewhere, not down here though. Most locals avoid Sennen on bank holidays like the plague. If you must its best to use the top car park and walk down the hill to the eastern end of the beach for some space. Western end is always busy, as most visitors need to be 5 yards from the loo and ice creams ...
littlesatsuma 2 years ago
I've been going to Sennen and surrounding area since 1970. Beautiful places, beautiful people.
dacat62 2 years ago
100% heaven
blanchflower123 2 years ago
'Locals only' referrs to surfers and localism that goes on there and also at a lot of Cornish breaks. Observe the surfers' rules of conduct and respect the local surfers and you'll be fine
mikesperrey 2 years ago
@mikesperrey Surfers think they rule the beaches and the sea!One day in November me and the missus were fishing on the beach when some surfers come up to us after getting suited up and asked us to stop fishing!!Ignorant sods!,then they surfed in front of us so we had no choice to pack up,to be honest i wish i had beaten them all up,but i didnt want to upset my missus,I hope i dont see them again when im on my own.
BogusBoy2121 1 year ago
i lost a beautiful gold ring whilst swimming here - if you find it.....
Glitterbomb222 3 years ago
Sennen's great!- I'm the postie there atm, and it's a bit of a hike but nothing too bad lol... Except now i also have to trek the beach for Bilbo's post since they've tried to ban him from there!
snowdowne 3 years ago
My great great great grandfather lived there (in Bosenketh, 1840's) Am I a local ? :)
isilder 4 years ago
Though not Cornish, (my children and grandchildren were born here) I have lived here for 25 years and visited most areas. I have never seen any signs stating "Locals Only" for beaches, pubs or anywhere else. The Cornish these days are very welcoming towards 'Emmets' and 'Off-Comers' Though they might have a little joke at their expense from time to time!
onmibus 4 years ago
Hi there
Having walked the South West coastal path a few times and encountered beaches with signs such as "Locals Only" displayed prominently on the dunes, I would suggest that all is not sweetness and light regarding visitors. But, then again, I have been known to be wrong.
I recall surfing there in the '60's when my board was so heavy I had to stop for a couple of breaks on my way down to the water. Too knackered to swim out through the surf by that time.
Take care
ROD1945 4 years ago
I bet the locals would prefer to see a beach full of tourists bringing money into the area than a few winging surfers complaining about "their" beach being filled with "emmets" whose contribution is a few pints at the Old Success at the end of the day before going to sign on again at the local DSS offices.
ROD1945 4 years ago
Ooo-err!
I don't think locals have a preference, they can enjoy "their" beaches 52 weeks a year. I think most of us enjoy the six weeks of mayhem the holiday season brings! As for 'winging!!' surfers and 'signing on' I'm afraid that thats a very outdated idea of life down here.
Best wishes, Rod.
Richard
onmibus 4 years ago
Oh for the summers of 86 and 87 me and Paul the OZ camped out up at Peace and Plenty May through to October waiting for the elusive Nanquidno Reef to fire, we didn't whinge - we just used to get up early and have it for ourselves till nine and then go into PZ and sign on. Fantastic days and fantastic people back then - Jamo, Janus, Kevin and Trevor Mathews, Squiddy, Ben Marshall, Chris Roynan, John Newman, Josie Hirtenstein, Len and Mary Nicholas.
someblokecalleddave1 4 years ago