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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penmere

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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penmere

Moderate

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(16)

144

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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penmere

04:22

16.3km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.65 km

Gyllyngvase Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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4.33 km

Swanpool Beach

Highlight • Natural

Lovely small beach- lovely at sunrise!

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5.91 km

Coastal Path in the Cornwall National Landscape

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6.89 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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7.19 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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10.6 km

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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10.9 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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13.4 km

Viewpoint

14.2 km

Colorful Victorian Houses

Highlight • Settlement

When prefabricated houses shine in their glory.

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16.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

2.99 km

2.48 km

1.68 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

4.81 km

4.40 km

867 m

568 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

21°C

16°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

April 15, 2024,South West Coast Path: Von Falmouth zur Fähre/Bus

It was about 10 kilometers to the ferry in Falmouth. I was on time, but the ferry wasn't running today because of the strong wind. So I had to quickly decide how I could still get to the Roseland Peninsula. The only option was to take the bus up to Truro and then take another bus back down to Portscatho. …

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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penmere

Gyllyngvase Beach

Swanpool Beach

Coastal Path in the Cornwall National Landscape

Maenporth Beach

View of the Manacles

Gyllyngvase Beach

View of Falmouth Bay from Cliff Road

Colorful Victorian Houses

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