Walk - Porthallow and Nare Point
4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Porthallow Beach - TR12 6PP Porthallow Beach
Moderate - There is some ascent and descent, with steps, but nothing too strenuous.
This walk starts in the fishing village of Porthallow (pronounced 'Prallow'), a cluster of whitewashed cottages with pilchard cellars and net lofts on the picture-postcard quayside. From here it follows the Coast Path over heathland and grassland and on around Nare Head, where elaborate stage sets lured enemy bombers away from Falmouth during the Second World War. Passing the remnants of a Bronze Age settlement on The Herra, a tiny headland guarding the mouth of the creek, the walk turns inland at the beach at Gillan, where boats are drawn up on the sand under a fringe of trees.
This walk is particularly good for dog-walking as it passes beaches and a pub where dogs are welcome.
Menaver B&B
Comfortable and welcoming B & B with double rooms and garden, close to Gillan beach and Path. Ideal for walkers.
Trevarn B&B
Comfortable B&B. Convenient to Coast Path and excellent village amenities. A warm welcome awaits.
Sail Loft B & B
Twin ensuite in quirky converted sail loft in Helford village. 3 mins from the ferry and local pub. Spectacular view of Helford river. Directly on the Path.
On the Helford River B&B
Comfortable, stylish accommodation close to the Path with beautiful views & garden, breakfast and nearby local pub.. Email [email protected]
Budock Vean Hotel
On a quiet bend of the Helford River, you will find the award winning 4 star Budock Vean Hotel. 49 hotel rooms, contemporary holiday homes and self catering cottages.
The Bay Hotel
Overlooking the beautiful fishing village of Coverack, The Bay is situated on the South West Coast Path on the Lizard, a perfect destination for hikers and walkers.
Falmouth Lodge
The Paris Hotel
YHA Coverack
Shared and private rooms, bell tents and pitch up camping. Self-catering kitchen and shared meals. Dog Friendly camping.
Coverack Camping at Penmarth Farm
Campsite for tents and caravans situated above Coverack fishing village
Little Trevothan Camping & Caravan Park
After your fabulous day on the Coast Path, pitch your tent/tourer, or rest in one of our holiday caravans. You will be assured of the warmest welcome.
Heron's Pool Bed & Breakfast
Adult Only Bed & Breakfast. Free transport to the Accommodation on the day of arrival.
Royal Castle
Individually decorated rooms in a riverside 17th-century hotel with a grill restaurant.
Fat Apples Cafe
Fat Apples Cafe ,B&B and camping . Located minutes from Porthallow beach and the SWCP halfway marker. Breakfast , Lunch afternoon tea ,packed lunches , luggage transfer .
Coverack Village Stores Ltd
Flapjackery Falmouth
Stop off and treat yourself or stock up for your trip along the Path with these delicious, award winning, gluten free flapjacks in a variety of flavours.
St Anthony Sailaway Ltd
Ferry across the Gillian Creek and motorboat hire, sailing dinghies, row boats, kayaks and paddleboards. Holiday Cottages also available
Koru Kayaking - Helford River and creeks
2 hour Stunning Guided Kayak and Paddleboard Adventures along the Helford River and Frenchman's Creek from the Budock Vean Hotel foreshore. All equipment provided.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Nestled by Falmouth’s deep-water harbour discover National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Across 15 galleries, explore the overwhelming influence of the sea on our history and culture.