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Helford River Ferry Crossing – Durgan Hamlet and Beach loop from Mawnan

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Helford River Ferry Crossing – Durgan Hamlet and Beach loop from Mawnan

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Helford River Ferry Crossing – Durgan Hamlet and Beach loop from Mawnan

06:55

25.3km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.13 km for 50 m

Restricted: • 9:30 AM-4:30 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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799 m

Swing with View of Helford Estuary at Toll Point

Highlight • River

This lovely swing hanging from a cypress tree has a gorgeous view of the sparkling Helford Estuary.

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1.29 km

Porth Saxon Beach

Highlight • Beach

3.15 km

Trebah

Beach

4.53 km

Helford River Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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4.57 km

Helford Ferry and Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

You must unfold the board to summon the Ferry.

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5.22 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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21.7 km

Helford Passage

Highlight • Beach

The beautiful Helford River forms a large scenic body of water that meanders its way between The Lizard and Falmouth. There are a number of stunning villages and beaches on …

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23.2 km

Durgan is a picturesque hamlet comprising predominantly National Trust-owned cottages. The sand and shingle beach has rockpools at either end and refreshing water to bathe in. Around Durgan, you're afforded spectacular views.

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25.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

5.37 km

2.41 km

1.35 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

3.77 km

2.03 km

1.95 km

1.41 km

703 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Saturday 11 July

28°C

19°C

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Helford River Ferry Crossing – Durgan Hamlet and Beach loop from Mawnan

Swing with View of Helford Estuary at Toll Point

Porth Saxon Beach

Helford River Ferry Crossing

Helford Ferry and Estuary

Holy Mackerel Café

Helford Village

Helford Passage

Durgan Hamlet and Beach

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