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Maenporth to Swanpool Path Walk

143 Reviews

#1 of 1 things to do in Maenporth

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Maenporth Beach Car Park, Maenporth, Falmouth TR11 5HN, England

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“Great walk”

Lovely short walk to beach. Nice quiet beach. When tides low you can stroll along the lower path by... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Re H

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

“Seals swimming, clouds rushing by and shafts of light dancing on the open sea”

What a super little walk! We met some lovely people, one chap in particular told us where to spot... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Paul F

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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4.5 143 reviews

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“lovely walk”(20 reviews)

“coastal walk”(10 reviews)

“sunny cove”(2 reviews)

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With its sandy shoreline, clear shallow water and a treasure trove of rock pools, the beach at Maenporth is brilliant place for a picnic - but so is Swanpool beach, for all the same reasons, and it has the added advantage of a nature reserve behind...more

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Maenporth Beach Car Park, Maenporth, Falmouth TR11 5HN, England

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Re H

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great walk

Lovely short walk to beach. Nice quiet beach. When tides low you can stroll along the lower path by the sea. Well maintained. Great views over the sea to Falmouth.

Thank Re H

Paul F

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

617158

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Seals swimming, clouds rushing by and shafts of light dancing on the open sea

What a super little walk! We met some lovely people, one chap in particular told us where to spot some Peregrine Falcons and later on stopped us when he had spotted a very large seal having fun in the breaking waves. We started near Falmouth...More

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TripMember06072017

Warrington, United Kingdom

4516

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Relatively Easy Walk With Superb Views

Sojme slight gradients and a little rough terrain, but short enough for an afternoon stroll. Great views across to St Anthony's Head and along the cCrnish coast.

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_j_hunt41

Falmouth, United Kingdom

172

Reviewed 15 October 2018

sea view walk

This is only a short walk from one beach to the other in the next cove. It is a nice walk although a bit steep, would not be suitable for anyone who has difficulty walking. the views along the path look out over Falmouth bay...More

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AndrewSheff64

Sheffield, United Kingdom

102

Reviewed 9 October 2018

Nice Walk, Not Too Strenuous

Walked from Falmouth to Swanpool & then on to this walk from Swanpool to Maenporth, then returned the same way. Some very nice views, cafes at Swanpool & Maenporth for refreshment too. Don't miss the Home Guard Memorial, also the WW2 defensive pillbox on the...More

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889tracy44

Falmouth, United Kingdom

1821

Reviewed 4 October 2018

Stunning coastline

Cornwall has so many stunning beaches,but doing this coastal walk is awesome stopping every so often to admire the spectacular views great for walking dogs too great for walkers, meeting people coming from swanpool to maenporth. When you arrive at swanpool the beach there is...More

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JayneP408

Worcestershire, United Kingdom

155

Reviewed 30 September 2018

Nice views - when you could see them!

We started from Falmouth then to Swanpool to finish at Maenporth. This was just over 4 miles. We took our Cockapoo and she was off the lead for most of the walk as there were large bushes / trees along the footpath so she could...More

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Clair H

Guildford, United Kingdom

2013

Reviewed 20 September 2018

Beautiful views

A lovely coastal walk along well kept hedges. Plenty of dog mess bins along the route so very little accidents. Not too strenuous and so most enjoyable for everyone.

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Sarah H

Dorset

2115

Reviewed 11 September 2018

Fabulous

Very easy and beautiful walk along this amazing piece of coast land. Why have loved it here and will be coming again.

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lyne217

Bromley, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 September 2018

Beautiful gentle walk with lovely views