Walk - Guided walk from Maenporth to Durgan

4.2 miles (6.7 km)

Glendurgan Garden visitor car park, TR11 5JZ Glendurgan Garden visitor car park, TR11 5JZ

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There are a range of wonderful places to lay your head near the Coast Path for a well-earned sleep. From large and luxurious hotels, to small and personable B&B's, as well as self-catering options and campsites. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Trevarn B&B

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

Tregedna Farm Touring Caravan and Camping Park

Spacious pitches in the peaceful Maen Valley, just 0.5 miles from Maenporth beach. Budget camping for walkers at the Ramblers Rest pitch

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 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.

Gallen-Treath Guest House

Jacobs Ladder Inn & Brewery

We are a traditional inn, hope to Falmouth Brewery. We offer 6 rooms which are mainly ensuite, food, real ales & entertainment on certain nights.

Roskilly’s Camping

Stay at Roskilly’s Camping near Coverack, Cornwall. Enjoy peaceful countryside, explore the coast path and treat yourself to famous Roskilly’s ice cream.

Braganza B&B

Stunning views of the harbour and bay from our Regency home. The perfect base to explore locally. Ample parking, free wifi, style and elegance.

You'll be spoilt for choice for where to eat and drink along the Path. With lots of local seasonal food on offer, fresh from the farm, field and waters. Try our local ales, ciders, wines and spirits, increasing in variety by the year, as you sit in a cosy pub, fine dining restaurant or chilled café on the beach. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Life's A Beach Cafe

BEACH CAFE

New Inn, Manaccan

First pub anticlockwise from Porthallow’s Coast Path halfway point, via a short Manaccan detour. Dog-friendly, homemade food, local ales and free water refills.

The Five Pilchards

Pub B&B Food served 7 days a week

Chain Locker

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

The Rising Sun

Beautiful pub, serving a contemporary menu, from brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, it’s the perfect place to unwind.

What is on your list of things to do when you visit the Path? From walking companies, to help you tailor your visit, with itineraries and experts to enhance your visit, to baggage transfer companies and visitor attractions there are lots to people and places to help you decide what you'd like to do. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

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.

Sailaway St Anthony Ltd

Between April and October ferry across the Gillian Creek plus 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.

NCI Nare Point

Soul Float

Rest and recover at Soul Float, Falmouth. Floatation therapy, infrared sauna and massage to ease tired muscles and restore body and mind.

Fal River Visitor Information Centre

Find all the information you need to enjoy the beautiful Fal river section of the SW Coast Path and buy boat tickets tickets t

Pendennis Castle

Step into centuries of adventure at Pendennis Castle. Explore mighty ramparts, uncover stories of sieges and enjoy spectacular sea views

St Mawes Castle

Discover one of Cornwall's most picturesque castles. Explore remarkably preserved defences, uncover Tudor history and enjoy stunning harbour views

Maenporth Beach. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton

Thrift Flowers at Maenporth Photographer Robin Hoskyns (2012 Photo Competition entry)

Bosloe. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton.

On the coast path at Mawnan Smith in Cornwall. Photographer Deena Drees, Cornwall.

Rosemullion Head, Falmouth in distance. Photographer Barry Lockwood, Huddersfield

Durgan. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton

Near Bosloe. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton

Helford River from Toll Point Photographer Mike Painter (2012 Photo Competition entry)

From Durgan looking down the Helford River Photographer Sean St John (2012 Photo Competition entry)

Rosemullion Head, Falmouth in distance. Photographer Barry Lockwood, Huddersfield.

This picture is of the Trawler the Ben Asdale wrecked near Maenporth, it can be seen from the coast path and stands as a warning to other ships. Photographer Colin Milner, Derby.

Rosemullion Head, Near Falmouth. Photographer Colin Milner.

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