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Helston - Praa Sands - Helston

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Overview

Note we are meeting at the Helston Boating Lake car park (Flora Motors) at 1000 to catch the 1020 bus to Praa Sands to start the walk at 1050.

This is a linear walk from Praa Sands back to Helston mainly along the coast path. 

 

Saturday, 23 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Sturdy footwear recommended.

Bring lunch, snacks and a drink.

Remember your bus pass or the fare!

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SW 65417 27070
Nearest postcode:
TR13 8WN
what3words:
bloom.together.grin
Start time:
10:00 am

We will meet at Helston boating lake free car park (Flora Motors) and catch the 1020 bus to Praa Sands. The walk starts from Praa Sands beach at 1050 to return to the cars.

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