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Maenporth Beach – View of the Manacles loop from Falmouth

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Maenporth Beach – View of the Manacles loop from Falmouth

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Maenporth Beach – View of the Manacles loop from Falmouth

01:23

5.07km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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99 m

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Swanpool beach is a sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth. Behind the beach is Swanpool Nature Reserve (SSSI), a mix of fresh and sea water that is home to …

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880 m

Falmouth Home Guard Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Overlooking Falmouth Bay is a tribute to the men of Number 1 (Falmouth) Company of the Home Guard who served during the Second World War.

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913 m

Pennance Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

From Pennance Point you can look south to Newporth Head. Considering how close to Falmouth you are, it's amazing how far away from anywhere you feel here.

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1.61 km

Coastal Path in the Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.59 km

Maenporth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This sheltered beach slopes gently into shallow and serene waters. With views of Pendennis Castle and the lighthouse on St Anthony Head, it’s a great spot to stop and watch the passing ships.

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2.89 km

View of the Manacles

Highlight • Natural

Responsible for many a shipwreck, The Manacles are a dangerous set of rocks and also a haven for marine wildlife.

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5.07 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

419 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

357 m

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Maenporth Beach – View of the Manacles loop from Falmouth

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Falmouth Home Guard Memorial

Pennance Point

Coastal Path in the Cornwall National Landscape

Maenporth Beach

View of the Manacles

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