Maenporth Beach – Maenporth Beach loop from Penmere

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Maenporth Beach – Maenporth Beach loop from Penmere

Hard

4.5

(2)

runners

Maenporth Beach – Maenporth Beach loop from Penmere

03:12

26.2km

490m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.0 km for 50 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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616 m

Prislow Woods

Forest

1.01 km

Swanvale Nature Reserve

Forest

1.73 km

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

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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2.55 km

Pennance Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

From Pennance Point you can look south to Newporth Head. Considering how close to Falmouth you are, it's amazing how far away from anywhere you feel here.

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4.23 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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4.84 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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8.19 km

View of Helford River from the South West Coast Path

Highlight • River

As the coast path traverses above Parson's Beach there are stunning views towards Toll Point and the Helford River.

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9.00 km

Beach

11.1 km

Trebah

Beach

11.6 km

Sloe Berry Stroll

Highlight • Trail

Directly above the Helford Passage ferry landing is this aptly named path. You walk along blackthorn bushes and can harvest the berries in late autumn. You will also find blackberries …

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20.2 km

Maenporth Beach

Highlight • Beach

As Maenporth is an east facing beach it is sheltered and with shallow water it is very popular with families. Behind the beach is a wetland, home to a variety …

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26.2 km

End point

Train Station

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