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St Anthony Head from Porth
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
Nare Head from Carne Beach
3.50 mi
+367 ft
-384 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Veryan (Cornwall)
This pleasant circular walk leading to Nare Head uses mainly the South Coast path. You will enjoy a beautiful viewpoint over Gerrans Bay and learn more about World War bunkers in this area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portloe
1.52 mi
+335 ft
-325 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Veryan (Cornwall)
This very short walk mainly along the coastal path offers the opportunity to discover Porloe, a lovely Cornish fishing village.
Swanpool, Along the Coast Path to Pendennis Point
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boscawen Circular
2.40 mi
+262 ft
-253 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Truro (Cornwall)
A short walk leading from Boscawen Park, following a designated footpath through field and wooded area, leading to a track and country road. Descending into the estuarial hamlet of Maplas, following the river upstream to the start
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.
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