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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth Docks

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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth Docks

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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth Docks

01:17

11.1km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.20 km

Swanpool Beach

Highlight • Natural

Lovely small beach- lovely at sunrise!

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4.75 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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5.37 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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7.82 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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8.63 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 over 100 species of bird.

There is a cafe, crazy golf and watersports hire available at the beach.

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9.85 km

Gyllyngvase Beach

Highlight • Beach

Gyllyngvase Beach, often referred to as Gylly Beach, is one of the most popular beaches in Falmouth on the south coast of England. It is a sandy, crescent-shaped beach with clear, shallow waters, making it a favourite destination for locals and visitors.

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10.2 km

View of Falmouth Bay from Cliff Road

Highlight • Beach

Cliff Road runs along the sea front of Falmouth, the whole stretch offers wonderful sea views out across Falmouth Bay. To the left (east) you can see Pendennis Point and castle and St Anthony Head at the end of the Roseland Peninsula. The gap between these two points is the historically well defended straight into Carrick Roads and Falmouth harbour.

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11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

2.67 km

1.98 km

496 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

2.91 km

2.09 km

299 m

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth Docks

Swanpool Beach

Maenporth Beach

Maenporth Beach

Pennance Point

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Gyllyngvase Beach

View of Falmouth Bay from Cliff Road

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