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Dennis Head, Gillan Creek & Penarvon Cove loop from Helford — The Lizard

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Dennis Head, Gillan Creek & Penarvon Cove loop from Helford — The Lizard

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Dennis Head, Gillan Creek & Penarvon Cove loop from Helford — The Lizard

02:37

9.66km

130m

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Embark on the Dennis Head, Gillan Creek & Penarvon Cove loop from Helford, a moderate 6.0-mile (9.7 km) hike that takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes to complete. You will experience a diverse landscape with 442 feet (135 metres) of elevation gain, winding through ancient woodlands, open fields, and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.71 km

Bosahan Cove

Highlight • Natural

Bosahan Cove is a secluded sandy beach on the southern bank of the Helford estuary. It's accessible from the coast path but is a mile or so from the nearest car parking so it never gets busy.

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3.59 km

View from Dennis Head

Highlight • Natural

Dennis Head is a narrow promontory east of St Anthony-in-Meneage. It's the southern mouth of the Helford River and the northern point of the Gillan Creek. At 46 m high …

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5.47 km

Gillan Creek

Highlight • Natural

The Gillan Creek runs parallel to the Helford River and flows into the sea on the southern side of Dennis Head. There used to be a ferry across the harbour, …

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7.78 km

Kestle Barton Arts Gallery and Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Kestle Barton is a beautiful restored farmstead that has been lovingly converted into an arts gallery and holiday accommodation.

The gallery and gardens are open to the public from April …

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8.91 km

Penarvon Cove

Highlight • River

Penarvon cove is a secret little beach. Take a walk here from Helford and you will most likely have the place to yourself. Surrounded by trees and looking out across the Helford River, it's like a place that time forgot.

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9.25 km

Helford Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Many years ago, Helford village was an important port where trading ships brought rum, tobacco and lace from the continent. These days, it’s hard to imagine the sleepy village to …

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9.64 km

Holy Mackerel Café

Highlight • Cafe

9.66 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

3.43 km

2.15 km

473 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.26 km

1.62 km

784 m

674 m

636 m

Elevation

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Saturday 30 May

18°C

13°C

7 %

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Trail Reviews

Duncan Verrall

August 23, 2021, Helford circular

Stop for some excellent food and expertly brewed coffee at the Holy Mackerel cafe at the start /end of the walk.

Dennis Head, Gillan Creek & Penarvon Cove loop from Helford — The Lizard

Bosahan Cove

View from Dennis Head

Gillan Creek

Kestle Barton Arts Gallery and Gardens

Penarvon Cove

Helford Village

Holy Mackerel Café

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