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Swanpool, Along the Coast Path to Pendennis Point
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4.50 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Falmouth (Cornwall)
Perhaps an out-of-season walk, taking advantage of the winter free parking and fewer visitors to the area.
Walking along the seafront towards Pendennis Point, with the opportunity to visit Pendennis Castle, the Gyllyngdune Gardens, a sub-tropical garden with plant species referenced to Charles Darwin's travels, and his association with Falmouth. There are many interesting artifacts, which make this walk all the more interesting. On the return, walking through the Queen Mary Garden.
Swanpool to Maenporth
2.92 mi
+285 ft
-289 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Falmouth (Cornwall)
A coastal path walk to one of the best coves on the south coast of Cornwall, Maenporth. Where the golden sands meet the crystal clear waters. The path passes a memorial dedicated to the local home guard. Although returning the same way, there is an option to take the route across the golf course, offering a different perspective.
Pendennis Castle around the ramparts
0.91 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Falmouth (Cornwall)
This very short walk is the easiest way to discover Pendennis castle from outside the main ramparts overlooking the stunning Fal estuary and St Anthony Head.
Maenporth - Budock Water Circular
7.50 mi
+554 ft
-554 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Budock (Cornwall)
A circular walk starting and finishing at Maenporth, the car park is now pay and display.
The walk will follow designated footpaths, cross some roads, and also along residential pavements.
I have suggested this walk to be a 'Moderate' walk as there are some stiles to negotiate, and the time is also dependent on personal pace.
Mawnan Smith to Maenporth
3.12 mi
+341 ft
-331 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Mawnan (Cornwall)
A Circular walk starting in the small Cornish village of Mawnan Smith, through some woodland, and onto the South West Coast Path, taking in the coastal views before returning to Mawnan Smith.
Maenporth Beach, Rosemullion Head and Toll Point from Mawnan Smith
5.51 mi
+522 ft
-515 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mawnan (Cornwall)
This walk using ways in the countryside inland and along the South West Coast path provides a way to discover beautiful beaches as Maenporth or Nansidwell. You will enjoy as well views from Toll Point and Rosemullion Head.
Argal Reservoir
2.02 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Mabe (Cornwall)
Enjoy this peaceful and flat path around Argal Reservoir overlooked by the lovely Mabe Church.
College reservoir
2.87 mi
+112 ft
-141 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Mabe (Cornwall)
This pleasant circular walk uses peaceful paths and footbridges along the reservoir and goes across meadows inland during the second part.
Mylor Bridge, Restronguet Passage
3.71 mi
+643 ft
-623 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Mylor (Cornwall)
This is a circular walk between two public houses, each offering its own historical charm. Leaving the small village of Mylor Bridge and walking out to Weir Point before following the estuary up to Restronguet Passage, where there is the Pandora Inn, a 13th-century thatched public house, a convenient place to stop, and enjoy the surroundings, before heading inland and the Lemon Inn.
This circular walk sounds like a pub crawl, but it is a really nice walk, with many interesting finds.
Mylor Bridge, walking out towards Mylor Church, and back along Mylor Creek
3.50 mi
+233 ft
-240 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Mylor (Cornwall)
A circular walk in the Mylor Bridge area that leads out to Mylor Churchtown. Walking mainly on country lanes, with a section down through a wooded valley, which in the spring is full of bluebells. Walking through the churchyard, and seeing the magnificent old yew tree and the memorial of HMS Ganges, before ending up at the marina. The route then follows Mylor Creek back to the start.
Around St Mawes
4.24 mi
+295 ft
-272 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from St. Just-in-Roseland (Cornwall)
This pleasant circular walk mainly along the coast offers some beautiful views over the Percuil River, Falmouth and visiting St Mawes on your way.
Rosemullion Head from Mawnan
3.85 mi
+486 ft
-495 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mawnan (Cornwall)
A short but scenic walk in Cornwall that uses a section of the South West Coast Path and also explores the countryside inland. The route uses paths and tracks and is ideal for a leisurely half day walk.
Around St Just-in-Roseland
2.81 mi
+226 ft
-207 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from St. Just-in-Roseland (Cornwall)
This short walk is the perfect way to discover the very famous St just's church (13th century), incredible gardens and surroundings hills offering viewpoints over the River Fal estuary.
St Anthony Head from Porth
5.87 mi
+430 ft
-449 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Gerrans (Cornwall)
This pleasant walk situated at the southernmost tip of the Roseland peninsula provides a way to discover the artillery batteries on this headland, Towan and Molunam Beach. You will enjoy viewpoints over the mouth of River Fal, Pendennis Castle, Falmouth harbour and St Mawes as well.
Helford Point and Dennis Head from Manaccan
5.74 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Manaccan (Cornwall)
This pretty walk mainly using a section of the South West Coast path explores Helford Point and Dennis Head but also nice hidden coves along Helford estuary!
Woodland Walk Near Constantine, Helford
2.18 mi
+262 ft
-289 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Constantine (Cornwall)
A circular walk that follows a stream up through woodlands. From the small village, walking down the lane to the stream, then entering the woodland, discovering some of the mining past, which nature is claiming back.
Around Trelissick Garden and Woods
3.30 mi
+230 ft
-259 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Feock (Cornwall)
This short circular walk provides a way to discover pleasant woods around Trelissick Garden including Lamouth Creek and nice viewpoints over the Fal River.
Gillan Creek and Nare Point from Porthallow
6.29 mi
+633 ft
-617 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from St Keverne (Cornwall)
This circular walk provides a way to discover Flushing and Gillan creek past the first section in farmland (many stiles). Then you will enjoy views from the South West Coast path around Nare Point.
Penelewey Loop
4.20 mi
+469 ft
-495 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Feock (Cornwall)
A loop walk around some interesting 'place names' like Come-to-Good, Playing Place, Porthkea, and Penelewey, with some interesting finds. The route is mainly on usually quiet country lanes, although walking along country lanes, there is still plenty to see.
Carnon Downs to Devoran Circular
4.57 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Feock (Cornwall)
The walk starts in a car park near the Travelodge, a small parking area nearest the main road, there are no parking restrictions (at the time of writing).
The walk follows designated footpaths, country roads, and crosses a main road.
The walk has been rated as 'Moderate' due to the walk back up the hill to finish. Timing is only a guide, and time should added for height gain, and exploring the area.
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