Moderate 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 11, 2024

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Parking

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1.69 km

Bosahan Cove

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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

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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 …

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5.42 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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8.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

1.78 km

1.64 km

780 m

325 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

2.29 km

1.32 km

426 m

400 m

195 m

Elevation

Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 9 December

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