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Trelowarren (1.2 miles)
An awe-inspiring Jacobean mansion with its own chapel. Outbuildings have been tastefully converted to create a restaurant and a craft display area. There are also leisure facilities including a swimming pool, children's pool and gym, for which holiday membership is available.
www.trelowarren.com
50.07122
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Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Experience (1.2 miles)
Please note this attraction is temporarily closed as of March 2010. A high-tech, multimedia visitors' centre and a gallery gives you the low-down on the history of satellite communication, while outside are some of the biggest dishes you’ve ever seen.
www.goonhilly.bt.com
50.05595
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50.08
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Cornish Camels (1.5 miles)
The eight bactrian camels at Rosuick Farm are free to visit and are available for camel treks. There is also an organic cafe, farm shop and a gift shop with local crafts and children's toys. Tractor rides also available. Look out for the peacocks!
cornishcamels.com
50.045
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Rosuick Organic Farm Shop (1.5 miles)
Visit the Camel Centre while you're here! Organic lamb, beef , pork, chicken and veg, traditional farmhouse farye, pies and cakes and local pottery and art.
www.rosuick.co.uk
50.045
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Kestle Barton Gallery (1.7 miles)
This ancient farmstead above the Helford River has been carefullly restored and converted into a gallery and sculpture garden, creating a centre for the arts in a beautiful rural setting. Exhibitions at the gallery change monthly. Each show has a programme of associated events and workshops.
www.kestlebarton.co.uk
50.08591
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Helford River Walk (2.1 miles)
The picturesque hamlet of Helford has a lovely walk along the river, up alongside Frenchman’s Creek and then through woodland past Kestle and back to the village.
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Helford (2.3 miles)
The village of Helford is a hidden gem of a place, secreted on the banks of the Helford River and surrounded by ancient woodland, deep valleys and creeks. Take a passenger ferry along the river and you’ll feel as if you’ve entered another world, a peaceful refuge from the traffic and crowds of the 21st century. It’s impossible not to think of smugglers, pirates and Daphne du Maurier’s tortured heroines as you slide across the water through this beautiful corner of Cornwall.
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Blue Pointer Charter (2.6 miles)
Take a day fishing trip on the Blue Pointer where you'll be made to feel like part of the crew. The Blue Pointer operates out of the beautiful, sheltered Helford River within easy access of over 100 wrecks and some of Cornwall's best reefs. Call Dan for more information.
www.bluepointercharter.co.uk
50.097
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Helford River Boats (2.8 miles)
Self-drive motor boats, rowing boats and sports kayaks for hire on the beautiful Helford River. Or just let the ferry ply you between the Ferry Boat Inn and The Shipwrights Arms.
www.helford-river-boats.co.uk
50.0998
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Trengilly Wartha Inn (3.1 miles)
A traditional bar with classic choices - try the bangers and mash, which takes this dish to a whole new level. In the restaurant, three Cornish chefs compete to make their mark on the burgeoning specials board.
www.trengilly.co.uk
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Trebah Garden (3.2 miles)
There's subtropical lushness around every corner at these stunning gardens on the banks of the Helford River. The views from the 18th Century house across the gardens to the river are not to be missed. Wend your way through camellia groves and chusan palms, woodlands and bamboo; meander alongside pools and streams, giant-leafed gunnera and hydrangeas, to emerge onto Trebah's private beach. Perfect for a swim and a picnic in summer. Not picnic weather? Head to the Planters Cafe (winner of the 2008 Cornwall Tourism Award for Popular Restaurant/Cafe of the Year) or have a browse in the gallery and plant shops. One of Cornwall's, if not England's, finest gardens.
www.trebahgarden.co.uk
50.10354
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Polgwidden Beach (3.2 miles)
This little beach sits at the foot of Trebah Gardens on the Helford River. Visitors to Trebah can access the beach via the gardens.
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The White Hart (3.4 miles)
With a cosy open fire and views across the pretty village square to St Peter's, a 15th Century church with views to Falmouth bay, this traditional pub serves good quality food freshly prepared from locally sourced ingredients where possible. There is a good range of cask conditioned ales on hand pump and a selection of fine wines. The local fish served in Doombar batter is not to be missed and there is a varied specials board. Children are welcome and there is a large beer garden.
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The Greenhouse Organic Restaurant (3.4 miles)
Modern organic rustic cooking - simple dishes made with outstanding ingredients, most of which are sourced locally, even the wine is organic. You can even learn to bake bread with the Owner and Chef of The Greenhouse who runs bread baking courses.
www.thegreenhouse-stkeverne.co.uk
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Glendurgan Garden (3.5 miles)
A sheltered valley garden bordering the Helford River next door to Trebah. 'A little 'peace' of heaven on earth' is how the Fox family, who donated Glendurgan to the National Trust, described the garden. With fine trees, rare and exotic plants from all over the world, carpets of wild flowers, and stunning spring displays of camellias and magnolias, it is a little slice of peace served up on the banks of the Helford. The Maze and the 'Giant's Stride' rope swing are firm favourites with the kids; the impressive Laurel Maze will baffle and delight all ages.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Porthallow (3.6 miles)
Finding the tiny cove of Porthallow involves taking the road less travelled. This is the Cornwall of quiet, leafy lanes, hidden beaches and a slower pace of life. If you’re looking for wild nightlife or ritzy shopping, you’re in the wrong place…If you’re after total relaxation and peace, then you’ve found perfection.
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Men-aver Beach (3.6 miles)
About half a mile east of Gillan, this cove is a good spot for watching the boats come and go from the Helford River.
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Porthallow Beach (3.6 miles)
There are great views across the Fal estuary from this sheltered little cove. Sit and watch the comings and goings of the boats, or go rockpooling at low tide.
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Potager Garden and Glasshouse Cafe (3.7 miles)
Gardens don't get much more chilled out than this; laze in a hammock, take a snooze among the trees or take tea in the glasshouse. Potager was selected for Alistair Sawdays' 'Slow England' guide for its uniquely calm atmosphere - soak it up and enjoy the beautiful, relaxed surroundings.
www.potagergardennursery.co.uk
50.11802
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Roskilly's (3.7 miles)
Taste life on a working organic Cornish farm. Walk the ponds, feed the ducks, watch the cows being milked and then indulge with some of the best ice cream in the county.
www.roskillys.co.uk
50.04433
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The Helford Valley (3.9 miles)
One of the nicest walks in the Helford valley is from Mawnan Church, just outside the village, to Rosemullion Head. You walk through woodland and then join the coastal path for wonderful views across Falmouth Bay.
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Coverack (4 miles)
Chocolate-box pretty, Coverack has everything you want in a Cornish village - a picture-postcard harbour, a crescent of sandy beach and a friendly pub.
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Coverack to Black Head (4 miles)
From Coverack there is a lovely circular walk along the coastal path to Chynhalls Point and Black Head, and then turning inland to walk across fields and country lanes back to the village.
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Coverack Beach (4 miles)
The beach is small, but good for swimming and fishing. Close to the harbour in the attractive fishing village of Coverack.
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Carwinion Bamboo Garden (4.2 miles)
Unmanicured and tranquil, just as nature intended; relax in the gardens amid the bamboo and rare and beautiful plants. Take cream tea on the terrace or pick up some ethical bamboo apparel while you're here.
www.carwinion.co.uk
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Helford River Expeditions (4.2 miles)
Explore the Helford River by kayak. Choose a trip to suit you, from a leisurely couple of hours paddling to overnight camping trips. Start with a walk through Carwinion Gardens, have lunch along the river and finish by planting a tree. Top eco marks. The Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project agree - they've named Helford River Expeditions a 'Marine Champion'.
www.helfordriverexpeditions.co.uk
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Mawnan Smith (4.3 miles)
This crossroads village near Falmouth sits by the beautiful Helford River. The blacksmith's Smithy, once the centre of village life here, has been restored to its former glory and houses workshops for local crafts.
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Terence Coventry Sculpture Park (4.3 miles)
Strong figurative sculptures are displayed on the cliff top here above Coverack. Coventry has a habit of sculpting animals that have been familiar to him through his years as a Cornish pig farmer, such as bulls, cows and birds. His work has been exhibited at the Peggy Guggenheim, Venice, the Royal Academy and the Gallery Pangolin, Gloucestershire to mention just a few.
www.terencecoventry.com
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Porthoustock Beach (4.3 miles)
An area of granite reef known as The Manacles extends out from Pothoustock, making this a prime spot for diving. Because the area is extremely tidal it is home to many invertebrates as well as a number of shipwrecks.
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Mullion (4.4 miles)
A real hub of activity, Mullion is packed with cafes, pubs, craft centres and shops.
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Colroger Creamery and Bistro (4.4 miles)
As well as serving breakfasts, coffees, cream teas and light lunches the Creamery has a good selection of local produce, the Bistro serves dinner twice a week and has a specialist fish supper - bring your own wine.
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The Old Inn (4.5 miles)
Traditional thatched pub reputed to have been frequented by Marconi, The Old Inn serves a good range of bar and restaurant meals and a good Sunday roast. Eat on the patio outside when the sun shines, there is an abundance of seating and you can marvel at the splendid hanging baskets, some of the largest you will surely ever see.
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Mullion Galleon (4.5 miles)
Situated on the corner of Nansmellyon Road and Churchtown this take-away fish and chip shop also has a licensed restaurant.
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Carleon Cove (4.7 miles)
Between Kennack Sands and Cadgwith. A rocky cove where the remains of a pilchard fishery can still be seen.
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