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Maenporth Beach – Swanpool Beach loop from Mawnan

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Maenporth Beach – Swanpool Beach loop from Mawnan

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4.5

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Maenporth Beach – Swanpool Beach loop from Mawnan

02:24

19.6km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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1.22 km

Beach

2.03 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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3.77 km

Rosemullion Head

Highlight • Historical Site

Tremendous views to the north and the south along the coast path at Rosemullion Head. Take a moment to look for the remnants of life from days gone by. From …

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5.91 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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6.53 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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8.94 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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9.08 km

Swanpool Beach

Highlight • Natural

Lovely small beach- lovely at sunrise!

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9.88 km

View of Gyllyngvase Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Cliff Road there are lovely views towards Pennance Point and on to Rosemullion Head.

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11.6 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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19.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

1.69 km

1.49 km

902 m

456 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

1.69 km

906 m

443 m

432 m

271 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

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Maenporth Beach – Swanpool Beach loop from Mawnan

View of Helford River from the South West Coast Path

Rosemullion Head

Maenporth Beach

Maenporth Beach

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Swanpool Beach

View of Gyllyngvase Beach

Pennance Point

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