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Penrose social walks - around the Loe Pool

Join us for an social walk around Loe Pool at Penrose, guided by a volunteer walk leader.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk around Loe Pool at Penrose, as part of our social walk series. This walk is approximately 6 miles and will include a stop for lunch (please bring your own).

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, adult supervision required at all times.

Meeting point

This walk will start at the free Fairground car park in Helston. Meet at the NT info board at the beginning of the trail. (TR13 8WN or what3words:///squeaking.magnetic.fuels)

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing suitable for all weather, ideally layers with waterproofs in case of showers and comfortable, sturdy footwear. Please bring your own lunch & drinks.

Accessibility

This route includes uneven ground, some steps and slopes. There are toilets on the route at the Stables Café.

Other

Dogs welcome on a lead

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at
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at
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on
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on
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