The cliffs here are no joke as with much of Cornwall, we arrived to find an air-sea rescue taking place for a young man who had fallen and broken his back, so we're quick to move on. The walk to the point is very up and down, but after the initial steep climb out of the carpark is OK. We took photos and looked for basking sharks, but could see none--though apparently they are often seen here. We did however spot the Isles of Scily on the horizon, 28 miles away. We also stopped for a cold drink at the First & Last House building, which is on a point away from the main attractions area.

It is somewhere you have to visit to say you have been, so I've ticked it off the list now. If you avoid the attractions, it's actually a very beautiful place with some lovely views. Be sure to see the smashed-up ship on the base of the cliff shortly after leaving Sennen Cove.

I remember coming here as a boy, on holiday with my folks, when it was merely a landmark; the "First and Last Pub", the "First and Last House", and a chap who took your picture, showing the mileage to your hometown.

Well, he’s still here (or his son maybe), but the rest bears no resemblance to those days of 40 years ago. In the early eighties, the entire site was bought by a wealthy industrialist who obviously wanted to own a slice of Cornwall. That the slice could be profitable was needless to say of primary consideration. You now pay £3 to park your car and, after the brief stroll to the entrance, everything inside costs more money to see. Having said that, there isn’t really much that is worthwhile seeing. Other than an Air-Sea Rescue display and a RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) office, it is nothing but a tawdry display of over-priced restaurants, tacky gift shops, and an amusement arcade.

Fortunately, to see the stunning views out over the sea (even he couldn’t buy that), you can bypass the ticket office and walk around the side by the two preserved boats, one an old trawler, the other a lifeboat. Walk a bit further and you will get your first glimpse of "the end of the UK", with foaming seas crashing over the granite rocks far below and far-reaching views of the Wolf Rock light if you are fortunate.

Nearer to the shore is the Longships light, providing a maritime warning to unwary sailors of the treacherous rocks that they illuminate. Views south and north are spectacular on a fine day but be warned –- in summer, you will be competing with hundreds for that special spot, so come out of season, avoid the crowds, and enjoy yourself far more in the peace and relative tranquility.

It is situated at the southern end of Whitesand Bay, its huge expanse of yellow sand stretching away towards Cape Cornwall. It is very much a traditional fishing village, with not that much to attract the visitor other than its own share of lovely sand, although the sea here is often far too rough to bathe in.

There is a huddle of whitewashed cottages that leads to the car park at the far end of the village. There is no road out other than back up the steep lane that brought you down, but this affords stunning sea views. Also in the village is the Lifeboat Station, home of the local boat that has saved many a life and assisted in saving many more over its illustrious history, putting to sea in mountainous waves that would deter all bar the bravest.

There are a couple of pubs and a similar number of cafes and tea rooms. As far as I know, there are no B&Bs and certainly no hotels, but Sennen Cove is a must-see, although it will take you no more than an hour to wander along its sea front. This is how all fishing villages in Cornwall used to look before the onslaught of tourism, and for that, it stands on its own merits as a living, breathing reminder of the "way things were".