Places to visit
Tregiffian Burial Chamber: getting there and nearby beaches
Photograph to come Tregiffian Burial Chamber.
Tregiffian Burial Chamber is an archaeological site, cared for by English Heritage (description based on Wikidata). This page covers how to get there, the nearest beaches with their dog rules and water quality, and council parking nearby.
- Cared for by
- English Heritage
- Cornish name
- Hirvedh Tregughyon
- Official information
- English Heritage page
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance station (7.8 km (4.9 miles))
- Nearest beach in our guide
- Porthcurno (4.9 km (3.1 miles))
- Nearest town guide
- Penzance (7.5 km (4.7 miles))
Before you go
Opening days, times, prices and on-site parking change through the year, and some places close in winter or for repairs. We do not copy them here: check the official English Heritage page on the day you plan to visit.
Beaches near Tregiffian Burial Chamber
Beaches in our guide within 10 km, nearest first.
| Beach | Distance (straight line) | Council dog rule | Water quality 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcurno | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | No dogs 10am–6pm, 1 July – 31 August | Excellent |
| Wherry Town | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | No dogs 10am–6pm, 1 July – 31 August (council-listed stretch) | Excellent |
| Penzance Beach | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | Check the council map: a nearby listed area has dog rules | Excellent |
| Gwynver | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | Not on the council restriction list | Excellent |
| Sennen Cove | 8.0 km (5.0 miles) | No dogs 10am–6pm, 15 May – 30 September | Excellent |
| Long Rock | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | Check the council map: a nearby listed area has dog rules | Excellent |
Council car parks nearby
There are no Cornwall Council car parks within 2 km (straight line) of Tregiffian Burial Chamber. Check the official English Heritage page for parking.
Getting there by train
There is no National Rail station within 5 km of Tregiffian Burial Chamber. The nearest stations in Cornwall are below; from there you would need a bus, taxi or lift. The official page may list bus options.
- Penzance station: 7.8 km (4.9 miles)
- St Erth station: 15.9 km (9.8 miles)
- Lelant Saltings station: 16.7 km (10.4 miles)
Straight-line distance, our own calculation from OpenStreetMap station locations (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). It is not a walking or road route.
Other historic places and gardens nearby
National Trust and English Heritage places in our guide, by straight-line distance.
- Carn Euny Ancient Village (English Heritage): 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
- Trengwainton Garden (National Trust): 7.5 km (4.6 miles)
- St Michael’s Mount (National Trust): 9.9 km (6.2 miles)
- Ballowall Barrow (English Heritage): 10.5 km (6.5 miles)
- Chysauster Ancient Village (English Heritage): 11.5 km (7.2 miles)
- Levant Mine and Beam Engine (National Trust): 12.2 km (7.6 miles)
For beaches, parking and events around Penzance, see our town guide.
Map
Photos
Planning when to go? Cornwall month by month covers daylight, average weather and school holidays.
Sources and checks
- Wikidata: Tregiffian Burial Chamber – CC0; description, operator, coordinates, Cornish name
- English Heritage: Tregiffian Burial Chamber – official page, checked 1 November 2026
- Cornwall Council: dogs on beaches – last updated 23 October 2026
- Cornwall Council car parks – pages checked 1 November 2026
- Environment Agency bathing water data – Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap: railway stations – ODbL; distances are our own calculation
- National Rail: station information – linked for times and facilities
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