Walk - The Ship and Castle Hotel - St Anthony Head walk
5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Place ferry landing Place ferry landing
Moderate - Follows Coast Path and inland footpaths, with a certain amount of ascent and descent, though none of it is steep or protracted
At Carrick Roads the rivers Fal and Truro flow together out to sea, and it is one of Britain's best deep-water anchorages. Falmouth Harbour itself is one of the world's best natural harbours of its kind, and the spectacular views all the way around St Anthony Head have made it an area of tremendous strategic importance throughout history. Allow time to visit the some of the wartime remains on the headland.
Braganza B&B
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.
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.
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.