Walk - Swanpool & Falmouth Docks
5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Swanpool Beach Car Park - TR11 4EJ Swanpool Beach Car Park
Moderate - A mostly level walk on pavements and good paths, with one relatively steep hill.
A tour of some of the historical features of the British Empire's second most important port, with its coastal artillery defences, the docks built after more than 16 thousand vessels visited in a nine-year period, and the Custom House Quay where the famous packet ships carried the post. A mostly level walk on pavements and good paths, with one relatively steep hill.
Checked by SWCPA - July 2019
Falmouth Lodge
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.
Braganza B&B
Tresooth Cottages
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.
Trevarn B&B
Comfortable B&B. Convenient to Coast Path and excellent village amenities. A warm welcome awaits.
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.
Come-to-Good Farm
Luxury shepherd's hut, campsite and ensuite barn available to rent on our idyllic sheep farm in between Truro and Falmouth. Pub within walking distance.
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]
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.
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.
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.
St Anthony Sailaway Ltd
Ferry across the Gillian Creek and motorboat hire, sailing dinghies, row boats, kayaks and paddleboards. Holiday Cottages also available