Walk - Helford to Falmouth

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.

The nearest mainline station is Truro, from where you can catch buses to Helford by changing at Helston. Falmouth also has train station - change at Truro for the scenic Maritime line, or in the summer you can catch a ferry from Truro down to Falmouth.   For timetable information, zoom in on the interactive map and click on the train station and bus stop symbols, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33.

For information about availability of the Helford ferry check our Ferry & Estuaries page.

Helford (Postcode for Sat Navs: TR12 6LD), Bosveal, Mawnan, Maenporth, Swanpool Beach and many others in and around Falmouth.

Helford, Maenporth, Swanpool Beach and Falmouth.

Refreshments are available at Helford Village and Helford Passage, Maenporth and inland at Mawnan Smith. Falmouth has a wide range of restaurants, shops, pubs and cafes.