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Dennis Head & Manaccan loop from Helford — Cornwall

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Dennis Head & Manaccan loop from Helford — Cornwall

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Dennis Head & Manaccan loop from Helford — Cornwall

02:13

8.23km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cornwall AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.69 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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3.57 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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5.42 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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8.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

1.80 km

1.59 km

715 m

544 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

2.38 km

1.29 km

529 m

321 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

23°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

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.

March 18, 2022,Hiking Tour

Beautiful estuary walk tucked away down narrow Cornish roafs

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Dennis Head & Manaccan loop from Helford — Cornwall

Bosahan Cove

View from Dennis Head

Gillan Creek

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