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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.

Pendennis point provides beautiful views of the coast and is only a very short distance from busy Falmouth. The name comes the Cornish Pen (Headland) and Dynas (Castle). Dolphins and Basking Sharks have been spotted here along with more frequent visits from seals. Pendennis Castle began life in the 16th Century as a gun fort and has guarded the entrance to Carrick Roads (Falmouth Estuary) since. It is looked after by English Heritage and open to visitors.

Godolphin Estate is managed by the National Trust. Beautiful area for walking. Godolphin itself provides three walks, including a walk to Godolphin Hill with fantastic views (in clear weather). https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/godolphin The house and gardens are open between 10am-5pm every day. if you are passing through the estate outside these times you can use the road that goes around the estate to complete your loop.

Carn Brea Castle is an impressive structure, built into the rock on the top of Carn Brea. It is now a grade II listed restaurant, but was built in the 14th century as a chapel. Later, in the 18th century, the castle was altered into a hunting lodge. From high up here you can enjoy impressive views in every direction. In the 19th century, a beacon was lit here for ships to the north in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a lovely feeling of stepping back in time atop Carn Brea. To visit the restaurant check out the website. Booking is advised as it's a small, intimate dining space https://www.carnbreacastle.co.uk/

Pendennis point provides beautiful views of the coast and is only a very short distance from busy Falmouth. The name comes the Cornish Pen (Headland) and Dynas (Castle). Dolphins and Basking Sharks have been spotted here along with more frequent visits from seals. Pendennis Castle began life in the 16th Century as a gun fort and has guarded the entrance to Carrick Roads (Falmouth Estuary) since. It is looked after by English Heritage and open to visitors.

A good cycling section, with good views. Bit of a push up the hill off the lovely smooth cycle path, but not too bad.

There's a great network of gravel trails across Carn Brea, which are a mixture of bridleways and footpaths, so best to check before you ride. At the top, the Carn Brea Castle dates back to the 14th century when it was built as a chapel before being converted into a hunting lodge in the 18th century. Now the castle is run as a Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant. Quite the setting!

Originally built in the 14th century and turned into a hunting lodge in the 18th, Carn Brea is as astounding castle with a fantastic position. Just south west of Redruth, you can find it perched upon a hill with excellent views of the north Cornwall coastline and the surrounding landscapes. The grade II-listed castle is still a working building: a restaurant. You can book in for dinner but the castle is simple stunning to see from the outside.