Walk - Helford to Falmouth
10.3 miles (16.6 km)
Helford Falmouth
Moderate - Moderate
The day begins with a journey across the Helford River, once favoured by pirates and smugglers. The river supports many different types of fish, birds and plantlife and at the other side you will cross the openings of lush valleys with subtropical gardens. After the river crossing, the journey consists of fairly gentle, easy walking through fields and along wooded clifftop paths, passing many attractive little coves, offering fantastic views across the Fal to St Anthony Lighthouse and Zone Point.
Exhilarating views from Pendennis Castle await after passing the Swanpool Nature Reserve. There is much to see in Falmouth including the Killigrew Monument, the red brick chimney known as the King or Queen’s Pipe, which was used to burn confiscated contraband tobacco, and the beautifully restored Arwenack House, the former 14th century manor house of the Killigrew family who were the original town planners of Falmouth.

Trevarn B&B
Comfortable B&B. Convenient to Coast Path and excellent village amenities. A warm welcome awaits.

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.

Tresooth Cottages

Falmouth Lodge

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]

Jacobs Ladder Inn
We are a traditional inn located in Falmouth, Cornwall. We offer 6 rooms which are mainly ensuite, food, real ales and entertainment on certain nights.

Menaver B&B
Comfortable and welcoming B & B with double rooms and garden, close to Gillan beach and Path. Ideal for walkers.

Braganza B&B

Cornwall Plus - Penryn Campus
Affordable University Rooms, Simple, economy, campus summer accommodation for groups, couples and individual travellers in the heart of Cornwall. On-site bus stops.

Chain Locker
Simple food and cask ales in a convivial Victorian pub with seafaring history and harbourside seats.

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.
Royal Castle
Individually decorated rooms in a riverside 17th-century hotel with a grill restaurant.

Glendurgan Garden, National Trust
Stroll down through the peaceful, exotic and playful valley to a sheltered beach at the bottom. This distinctive garden was created by Alfred and Sarah Fox in the 1820s.

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.
Helford River Boats

St Anthony Sailaway Ltd
Ferry across the Gillian Creek and motorboat hire, sailing dinghies, row boats, kayaks and paddleboards. Holiday Cottages also available

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.

Nearwater Walking Holidays
Based on the coast in Cornwall, we use our intimate knowledge of the path to organise bespoke self-guided walking holidays.