Coverack to Falmouth and beyond

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The walk from Coverack to Helford, being a distance of about 12 miles, was slightly frustrating towards the end as part of the walk entails wading across Gillian Creek to St Anthony-in-Menage (land of monks) so as to continue along the coast. As it was high tide this was not possible and so we took the inland route to Helford through woodlands which was proved to be a pleasant Spring walk. The walk that day was concluded with a beer at the Shipwrights Arms at Helford overlooking the river of the same name.

The walk from Helford Passage to Falmouth was relatively easy but slightly damp as the weather had changed. To start the walk we caught the bus out from Falmouth, being our base, to Helford Passage and this gave us a preview of the walk back. Arriving back at Falmouth at lunchtime we went for local crab sandwiches. Delicious!!!

Over the water from Falmouth is St Mawes and beyond that is the Roseland Penisular. We did a circular walk starting near Towan Beach and went through Place and past St. Anthony's Head . On a good day there are fine views of Falmouth and St Mawes but not during our walk. The mist was down and this and the dampness were quite a contrast to the start of our walk from Portleven.

In all we have walked over 50 miles and experienced the delights of this part of Cornwall whilst enjoying Falmouth as our base. Give it a try!!!

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Photos

Dean Quarry
This quarry provided roadstone for many parts of Britain before it was closed down

Gillian Creek
When we arrived here it was high tide and so we were unable to wade across the creek

A beer well deserved
George enjoying a beer at Helford

Dry dock at Falmouth
Falmouth's ship-repair yard provides plenty of work for the locals

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth
Built by Henry VIII to keep out the French and the Spaniards

Old stone coffin
On display as we walked through the churchyard of St Anthony in Roseland

Rhododendrons
On display in Trelissick Gardens which we visted after crossing on the King Harry Ferry.

Comments

[Jayne Adams]

The countryside looks wonderful - glad you have both had a good week. Love Jayne xx

[Alex]

What a wonderful walk you both had! Thanks for sharing. I loved visiting that part of Cornwall. Love Alex

[Sally]

Thanks again John....sounds as though it was a great walk and the pictures you recorded are great. Now I know why our cousin Joanie in Redruth said we needed to stay so much longer in Cornwall as there was plenty for us to see. I did recognize the dry dock at Falmouth and I think somewhere among my many memories of our 2008 trip, there is one of that.