Helston

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Walks from Helston, Cornwall

📍 South West England
Freshwater lake, shingle bar, serpentine sea cliffs, coastal heath
3 routes available
Easy to Moderate
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🥾3 RoutesAvailable
⛰Easy to ModerateDifficulty
📅April–OctoberBest Months
🚗HelstonStart Point

Helston is the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula — mainland Britain’s most southerly point — and sits beside Loe Pool, Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater lake, separated from the sea by a remarkable shingle bar called Loe Bar. The South West Coast Path is a short distance away, with outstanding walking towards Mullion and the Lizard Point.

A practical market town and the gateway to the dramatic Lizard Peninsula, Helston makes a useful base for exploring mainland Britain’s most southerly coastline, combining serpentine rock cliffs, secluded coves and the unique Lizard heathland.

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3 Walks from Helston

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Cornwall
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Helston via Porthleven and Around The Loe

Distance: 10.6 Miles Time: 4 hours 51 minutes Elevation: 577 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: PenroseEnd Point: Penrose A moderately hilly circular walking route,
Distance: 10.56 miles
Starting Point: Helston
Ending Point: Helston
Terrain Type: Farmland and coastal path
Elevation: 577 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 4 hours 51 minutes
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Cornwall
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Ponsonrath via Coverack and Lankidden

Distance: 6.7 Miles Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Elevation: 2664 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Helston End Point: Helston A hilly circular walking route,
Distance: 6.73 miles
Starting Point: Ponsongath
Ending Point: Ponsongath
Terrain Type: Coastal cliff path and farmland
Elevation: 2664 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
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Helston via Porthleven Cornwall – 8 Mile Circular Walk

8 mile walking route from Helston in Cornwall via The Loe, Loe Bar, Porthleven and National Trust Penrose  in Cornwall.
Distance: 8 miles
Starting Point: Helston Fairground Car Park
Ending Point: Helston Fairground Car Park
Terrain Type: Coastal foot paths and tracks.
Elevation: 656 Feet
OS Map: #REF!
Walking Time: 3 hours
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At a Glance

Walks available3 routes
DifficultyEasy to Moderate
Best monthsApril–October
TerrainFreshwater lake, shingle bar, serpentine sea cliffs, coastal heath
CountyCornwall
Dogs welcome✓ Yes

Getting There

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Helston, Cornwall
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Town centre car parks. Bus from Truro and Falmouth (First Kernow 2)

Food & Drink

Blue Anchor Inn, The Bridge restaurant, Trevarno Estate café

Notable Walks Nearby

  • Loe Pool & Loe Bar circuit
  • Coast Path to Mullion Cove
  • Poldhu Cove & Marconi memorial
  • Lizard Point from Mullion
  • Gunwalloe Church Cove
  • Porthleven harbour walk
  • All Cornwall towns →

🗺 OS Map Reference

Walking around Helston is covered by OS Explorer 103. Recommended for all routes in this area.

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Long Distance Trails Nearby

  • South West Coast Path

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