Durgan Hamlet and Beach – Maenporth Beach loop from Porthnavas Creek

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Durgan Hamlet and Beach – Maenporth Beach loop from Porthnavas Creek

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Durgan Hamlet and Beach – Maenporth Beach loop from Porthnavas Creek

06:46

24.6km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.3 km for 199 m

Closed: • 11:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 23.7 km for 50 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.79 km

Durgan Hamlet and Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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2.82 km

Beach

6.97 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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7.59 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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7.89 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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12.2 km

Falmouth Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Boattrip from Falmouth up the river Fal!

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12.7 km

Arwenack Street, Falmouth

Highlight • Settlement

Today, Falmouth, with its approximately 20,000 inhabitants, is a fishing port, a port of call for sports yachts and cruise ships, and a holiday resort with a small-town idyll. The …

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19.6 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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23.7 km

Trebah

Beach

24.3 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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24.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

4.18 km

1.88 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

3.20 km

3.05 km

799 m

581 m

100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

12°C

7°C

54 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 27, 2023,Trebah Garden und South West Coast Path, Trebah - Falmouth

At the beginning of the tour I visited the beautiful subtropical Trebah Garden. Small streams, waterfalls, huge ferns, bamboo groups, many colorful plants such as white, blue and pink hydrangeas, as well as exotic trees such as araucaria, enchant the visitor 🌸🌺🌿🌴. There is a café at the top of the park for relaxation. Next door is Glendurgan Garden.
The …

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March 16, 2026,🇬🇧 South West Coast Path Tag 16/1: Helford nach Falmouth

A detailed description of the stages, the most important information for planning the SWCP, and the answer to the question of why I chose this section and not another can be found on Wanderfolk at wanderfolk.de/category/wandern/south-west-coast-path

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