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Frenchman's Creek

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Frenchman's Creek

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  • Location: Manaccan, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    November 9, 2022

    Hiking

    Frenchman's Creek is a beautiful, but hidden spot on the Helford River, famous for being the inspiration for Daphne Du Maurier's 1942 novel of the same name.

    While walking along the creek, keep a careful watch for wading birds and a shipwreck that is submerged in the mud.

    November 6, 2023

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    Frenchman's Creek is a beautiful, but hidden spot on the Helford River, famous for being the inspiration for Daphne Du Maurier's 1942 novel of the same name. While running along the creek, keep a careful watch for wading birds and a shipwreck that is submerged in the mud.
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    Frenchman's Creek loop from Helford

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    Embark on the Frenchman's Creek loop from Helford, an easy 2.8-mile (4.4 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete, with a gentle elevation gain of…

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 20 m

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    Location: Manaccan, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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