We are the Cornwall South & West Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This figure of eight walk gives you two options: a 10-mile ramble or a shorter 5-mile stroll. The early walkers start from Swanpool, Falmouth at 10 o’clock, walking along fields and woodlands to the beach at Maenporth for a rest break.
Those wanting a later start and shorter walk can meet the early starters at Maenporth carpark at 11:30. The combined group will then walk along the coast to Rosemullion Head with spectacular coastal views, before turning into the Helford Passage and majestic woods to Mawnan Smith. The route proceeds along a woodland valley back to Maenporth. Saying au revoir to our companions, the longer walkers follow the coast path back to Swanpool.
The complete route starts at Swanpool Beach, Falmouth. Following the bank of the 15-acre Lake Nature Reserve with its unique brackish lagoon habitat. We walk along a level path through Swanvale before ascending the long climb through the new Boslowick housing estate, along the old manor path.
Proceeding through the allotments we take footpaths past the Tregedna Farm camp site and across a new wood walkway towards Rosemerryn House, where we turn and drop down to Maenporth for a rest break and where we join those walkers wanting a shorter walk.
Following a rest break we now climb the up onto the headland with fine views over Falmouth bay, the castle and St Anthony’s Head. Proceeding along the coast path we head for the promontory fort at Rosemullion Head and the magical Glebe Woods below the church of St Mawnan.
We round Toll Point into the Helford Passage and drop down to Saxon Beach and Glebe Beach. From Glebe Beach we ascending the gentle valley of the enchanting Carwinion Woods. The woodland path brings us to the edge of Mawnan Smith. We will then head eastwards across fields before dropping into a woodland valley heading back to Maenporth. Those electing for the shorter walk can then regain the comfort of their cars while the remaining walkers take the coastal footpath back to Swanpool.
Please remember lunch and a drink. Sturdy footwear required as some paths are slippery and muddy.
Long walk @ 10:00 from Swanpool beach café The Swanpool carpark is free at this time of year Location: 50.141 , -5.077 stuck.axed.tester SW802313 TR11 4EJ Shorter Walk @ 11:30 from Maenporth car park - free at this time of year Location: 50.126 , -5.094 major.hers.pets SW789296 TR11 5HN
