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Helford Village – Helford River Ferry Crossing loop from St. Anthony-in-Meneage

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South West England

St. Anthony-In-Meneage

Helford Village – Helford River Ferry Crossing loop from St. Anthony-in-Meneage

Moderate

4.6

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Helford Village – Helford River Ferry Crossing loop from St. Anthony-in-Meneage

03:43

13.6km

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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3.61 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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5.32 km

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 be so bustling. The River Helford is one of the most unspoiled waterways in Cornwall, with its deep valleys, ancient oak forests and hidden creeks.

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6.02 km

Helford River Ferry Crossing

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There has been a ferry crossing the river from Helford Village to Helford Passage since medieval times. Crossing the river affords the opportunity to admire many types of fish, birds and plants. Helford Ferry Boats run regular services. For more information, visit helford-river-boats.co.uk.

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6.06 km

Helford Ferry and Estuary

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You must unfold the board to summon the Ferry.

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10.2 km

View from Dennis Head

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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 the headland offers great views when the bracken isn't too high.

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11.7 km

Gillan Creek Crossing

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This Gillan Creek crossing can be made on foot at low tide. At high tide you will either need to walk around the creek (which is quite a long detour) or, as others have suggested, catch a ride in a boat.

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12.5 km

Gillan Cove

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

3.22 km

2.73 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

3.48 km

1.26 km

1.17 km

653 m

561 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

28°C

18°C

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Comments

March 18, 2022,Hiking Tour

Beautiful estuary walk tucked away down narrow Cornish roafs

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Helford Village – Helford River Ferry Crossing loop from St. Anthony-in-Meneage

Bosahan Cove

Holy Mackerel Café

Helford Village

Helford River Ferry Crossing

Helford Ferry and Estuary

View from Dennis Head

Gillan Creek Crossing

Gillan Cove

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