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Getting on the Helford River

Sheltered from the worst storms and with many places to explore, the Helford River is a great place to explore on the water. Here's some information for people looking to get afloat - whether or not they've got their own boat.

Exploring the area around the Helford River

With a gently undulating landscape leading out to Falmouth Bay, there are wooded valleys and secluded beaches waiting to be explored on foot.

Top 5 autumn family activities at Glendurgan

There's lots of fun things to do at this time of year in the garden.

Brilliant bluebells at Glendurgan

For more than 25 years the sloping sides of the valley garden at Glendurgan have been looked after to make them a home for a beautiful mix of wildflowers.

Seasonal highlights

As well as a stunning display of autumn colour, the garden also offers some more unusual sights and scents throughout September and October.

Visiting with your dog

While access to Glendurgan is limited to assistance dogs, there's plenty for everyone who wishes to visit the area with miles of countryside and dog friendly beaches waiting to be explored.

Walks along the North Helford countryside

Over 300 acres of ambling woodland and rugged coastline, offering stunning views and access to the Helford River and secluded Cornish coves.

Explore the valley garden at Glendurgan

A beautiful and intriguing blend of exotic and native plants are tucked into three sheltered valleys leading down to the Helford River.

Making light work

Drawing inspiration from their surroundings on the Roseland, two local artists have created beautiful pieces or art.

Planning your visit to Poldhu Cove

We've compiled the need to know information so you can start planning your visit to Poldhu.

The Lizard coastal walk, Cornwall

This 7 mile walk around the Lizard Peninsula, the southerly tip of mainland Britain, takes in dramatic cliff scenery, rare wildflowers and an interesting coastal history.

• Challenging
• 3 hours
• 7.0 miles (11.25km)

Plan your visit to Kynance

We've compiled some of the need to know information to help you plan your visit to Kynance. Please note that during the summer and September Kynance can get extremely busy and the car park is often full before 11am. We recommend arriving early and at low tide to avoid disappointment. 

Lizard Point: the most southerly walk

A scenic walk around Britain’s most southerly point and a chance to find rare plants, see Cornish choughs and enjoy a cream tea to finish.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Mills, fishing and serpentine walk

Take a walk down to the sea through the picturesque Poltesco valley, exploring this hidden gem and its fascinating history.

• Moderate
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Lizard rarity walk

Take this short, 1-mile walk, along the west coast of the Lizard peninsula, taking in some distinctive coastal scenery, traditional agriculture and rare flora and fauna.

• Moderate
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Watersports at Lizard Point and Kynance Cove

Give something new a try at Lizard Point and Kynance Cove, there are lots of watersports on offer.

Walks and trails at Lizard Point and Kynance cove

Download and follow one of our walking trails around some of our beautiful places on the Lizard.

How not to be a lounge lizard

The breathtaking view from Lizard Point – mainland Britain’s most southerly tip - will stay in your mind’s eye long after you have pulled your gaze away. Its dramatic cliffs, white beaches and turquoise seas lift even the most indifferent of souls. But why see it from terra firma? Add a little responsible adventuring to the mix and the experience will be etched in your memory forever.