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Frenchman's Creek loop from Helford

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Frenchman's Creek loop from Helford

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Frenchman's Creek loop from Helford

01:14

4.44km

80m

Hiking

Embark on the Frenchman's Creek loop from Helford, an easy 2.8-mile (4.4 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete, with a gentle elevation gain of 264 feet (81 metres). This scenic route guides you through ancient woodlands, often vibrant with bluebells and wild garlic in…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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433 m

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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775 m

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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2.32 km

Frenchman's Creek

Highlight • Natural

Frenchman's Creek is a beautiful, but hidden spot on the Helford River, famous for being the inspiration for Daphne Du Maurier's 1942 novel of the same name.

While walking along …

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3.34 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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4.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

584 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

967 m

572 m

261 m

128 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Frenchman's Creek loop from Helford

Helford Village

Penarvon Cove

Frenchman's Creek

Kestle Barton Arts Gallery and Gardens

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