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Maenporth Beach – Durgan Hamlet and Beach loop from Falmouth Town

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Maenporth Beach – Durgan Hamlet and Beach loop from Falmouth Town

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Maenporth Beach – Durgan Hamlet and Beach loop from Falmouth Town

05:52

21.2km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.35 km for 50 m

Restricted: • 9:30 AM-4:30 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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746 m

Gyllyngvase Beach

Highlight • Beach

beautiful, wide and popular beach on the south side of Falmouth

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1.42 km

Swanpool Beach

Highlight • Natural

Swanpool beach is a sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth. Behind the beach is Swanpool Nature Reserve (SSSI), a mix of fresh and sea water that is home to …

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3.98 km

Maenporth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This sheltered beach slopes gently into shallow and serene waters. With views of Pendennis Castle and the lighthouse on St Anthony Head, it’s a great spot to stop and watch the passing ships.

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9.36 km

Trebah

Beach

10.0 km

Helford Passage

Highlight • Beach

The beautiful Helford River forms a large scenic body of water that meanders its way between The Lizard and Falmouth. There are a number of stunning villages and beaches on …

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11.5 km

Durgan is a picturesque hamlet comprising predominantly National Trust-owned cottages. The sand and shingle beach has rockpools at either end and refreshing water to bathe in. Around Durgan, you're afforded spectacular views.

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12.5 km

Beach

14.8 km

View of Rosemullion Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tremendous views to the north and the south along the coast path at Rosemullion Head.

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16.6 km

Maenporth Beach

Highlight • Beach

A sandy rockpooly bay with a cafe and a bookable beach wheelchair. It's dog friendly and you can walk all the way to Swanpool and Falmouth on the coast path.

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17.5 km

View of the Manacles

Highlight • Natural

Responsible for many a shipwreck, The Manacles are a dangerous set of rocks and also a haven for marine wildlife.

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21.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.07 km

2.49 km

1.55 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

5.37 km

1.69 km

1.15 km

434 m

390 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

18 %

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Maenporth Beach – Durgan Hamlet and Beach loop from Falmouth Town

Gyllyngvase Beach

Swanpool Beach

Maenporth Beach

Helford Passage

Durgan Hamlet and Beach

View of Rosemullion Head

Maenporth Beach

View of the Manacles

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