The first section of the path climbs from the tiny granite fishing harbour at Sennen and provides stunning views over Whitesand Bay northwards towards Cape Cornwall and the Brisons. At the top of this moderately steep section, the National Trust has refurbished a former Coastguard Lookout. This is open from Easter to October and contains displays and information about the local area as well as a telescope available for use.

The walk continues along granite clifftops criss-crossed by well-preserved prehistoric field boundaries, past an impressive Iron Age Cliff Castle and a number of Bronze Age burial cairns. The heathland in this section is spectacular when in flower, and is home to a variety of birds, butterflies and other wildlife, whilst the cliffs are popular nesting sites for fulmars, shags and other seabirds. Peregrine falcons and kestrels can often be seen hunting here, and during the summer it is worth scanning the water below the cliffs for basking sharks and cetaceans.

A mile and a half further out to sea, the Longships lighthouse guards the busy shipping lanes around Lands End and there are usually some interesting ships to be seen making their way up or down the Bristol Channel.

The Coast Path continues through the remains of further prehistoric fields to Land’s End and its wide-ranging views. Refreshments, parking and other facilities are available all year round at the nearby hotel and visitor centre.

The walk to Land's End is about a mile and you may choose to return by public transport or by walking back the way you came.

The alternative return leg of the route uses part of the National Cycleway route and gives a total walk of 2.5 miles. This section is well surfaced and level enough for wheelchair access for most of its length. At the old Coastguard cottages at the end of Marias Lane either follow the tarmac road back down to Sennen Cove, or rejoin the Coast Path at Mayon Lookout and walk back down the Coast Path to the harbour.