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 Map
of the NT Penrose Estate paths and trails.
The You Are Here
arrow points to where we are located. As a guide it is just over 1
mile from us to the Bar Lodge |
 West
of Porthleven and the old Trewavas copper mines
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 On
the coast path walking east and less than a mile from us. |
 Godolphin
Hill looking at Tregonning Hill. |
 The
Loe Bar separating the sea from the Loe. |
 A
lovely walk across the Loe Bar and up on the Gunwalloe Cliffs.
Gazing at Porthleven in the distance. |
 Out
on the bike and an ideal spot to admire the view from here at
Balwest, nr Ashton. |
 Cycling
and on what years ago would have been the main road to Porthleven.
Now a fairly quiet lane and ideal route in and out of the village. |
 Kayaking
in the coves east of Porthleven. Stopping here at Pedngwinian
point. |
 A
little beach near Mullion harbour. |
 Kayak
Porthleven - our guide paddling west from Porthleven to Trewavas
Head. |
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Porthleven is
ideally located for exploring this part of south west Cornwall and we
are well served by the bus if you want to forget about the car. The coast path runs through the
village. So just step out of your door and go. There are also many
local circular routes that take in a both coast path and countryside
footpaths and lanes. Nearby we have the
Penrose Estate, encompassing the Loe
Pool and Bar. Under the National Trust since 1974. There are some
great walks through and around the estate. Various loops or on into
Helston or all around the Loe which is about 7 miles. Click on image
to left.
Inland the
panoramic views from nearby Tregonning Hill and Godolphin Hill are fantastic
and well worth leaving the coast path for. And as part
of your walk how about logging a few of the local Geocaches.
When we are not working there is nothing we like
better than to get out and about in our local coast and countryside either
on foot or with the bikes. We have walked aplenty inland and on the coast
path from Falmouth to Perranporth with only a couple of gaps in to yet do.
There are plenty of books to choose from and one of our old favourites are the Classic Walks Cornwall 1 & 2, which
are circular routes of coast and inland walks from about 2 to 7 miles. Backed up with
an OS map. OS Explorer Maps 102 and 103 cover our area including The Lizard
and Lands End.
Cycling, we do have some undulating conditions, but this
makes the countryside you see all the better. With many sites that remain
hidden from the main roads. If you like off-road trails then the "Great Flat Lode"
linking Devoran to Portreath is a great ride and signposted. We have even in the past
devised and organised bike rides, 65 and 100 miles for the Audax/CTC
calendar and have an excellent knowledge of the local roads and lanes.
If you do not have your bike then MTB & Road cycle hire is available in
nearby Helston at the boating lake.
If you have had enough of looking and sea and want to get out on it. There
are boat trips from Penzance and Falmouth. But if you decide to bring your
kayak or Paddleboard, we can find a berth for it. Our local coastline from the water is
outstanding with its little coves and beaches, caves and geology. Kayak and
Paddleboard hire/guided trips are available in the village.
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