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Dennis Head, Gillan Creek & Penarvon Cove loop from Helford — The Lizard

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Manaccan

Dennis Head, Gillan Creek & Penarvon Cove loop from Helford — The Lizard

Intermediate

4.8

(31)

245

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Dennis Head, Gillan Creek & Penarvon Cove loop from Helford — The Lizard

02:37

9.66km

140m

Intermediate 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 8, 2024

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1.73 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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5.45 km

Gillan Creek

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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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4

7.76 km

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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5

8.89 km

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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9.18 km

Holy Mackerel Café

Highlight • Cafe

Double check opening hours on Facebook as Google said they were open but they weren't - they have seasonal opening hours.

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9.23 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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9.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

3.04 km

2.10 km

824 m

588 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

2.41 km

1.87 km

1.28 km

563 m

461 m

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