In addition to Penwith's status as a Heritage coastline, west Penwith, an area of 90 square kilometres, is considered an Environmentally Sensitive Area and is part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
West Penwith is considered an Environmentally Sensitive Area. This was in addition to Penwith's status as a Heritage coastline. West Penwith is part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This is in addition to Penwith's status as a Heritage coastline. West Penwith is an area of 90 square kilometres.