A walk around Loe Pool, Penrose, Cornwall
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Inland walk

A walk around Loe Pool, Penrose

Helston, Cornwall

Distance 10
Time 3 hours
Type Inland
Parking Helston Fairground car park

About A walk around Loe Pool, Penrose

A walk around Loe Pool, Penrose is a named walk on Cornish.co.uk — a full trail guide with the route on the map, practical notes, and nearby places from the directory. It starts near Helston. The route is around 10.

Allow about 3 hours for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking: Helston Fairground car park.

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock, cliff edges and nesting birds.

There are 38 listings mapped nearby — cafés, sights, family stops and more. Use the map key to filter pins, then browse the cards below.

Paths can be muddy after rain. Wear suitable footwear, take water, and let someone know your route on longer walks.

Official trail info ↗

Walk map & stop-offs

Stops along the way

Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.

Eat & drink

The Cornish Food Hub 0.3 km Eat The Cornish Food Hub Looking for The Cornish Food Hub Helston? This place to eat and drink in Helston, Cornwall… The Blue Anchor Inn 0.5 km Eat The Blue Anchor Inn Looking for The Blue Anchor Inn Helston? This place to eat and drink in Helston, Cornwall… The Anchor Inn 0.5 km Eat The Anchor Inn The Anchor Inn Penryn sits in Penryn, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink… The John Bull Inn 0.5 km Eat The John Bull Inn The John Bull Inn Sithney sits in Sithney, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and… The Seven Stars Inn 0.6 km Eat The Seven Stars Inn Looking for The Seven Stars Inn Porthoustock? This place to eat and drink in Porthoustock, Cornwall… Helston Fish Bar 0.6 km Eat Helston Fish Bar Looking for Helston Fish Bar? This place to eat and drink in Helston, Cornwall is listed…

See & do

Old Cattle Market (Helston) 0.1 km See Old Cattle Market (Helston) Looking for Old Cattle Market (Helston)? This attraction and things to do stop in Helston, Cornwall… Loe Pool 0.2 km See Loe Pool Loe Pool Helston is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Helston, Cornwall, listed… Trengilly Farm Shop 0.3 km See Trengilly Farm Shop Trengilly Farm Shop Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do… Helston Museum 0.3 km See Helston Museum Looking for Helston Museum Loe? This attraction and things to do stop in Loe, Cornwall is… Coronation Park & Boating Lake 0.3 km See Coronation Park & Boating Lake Looking for Coronation Park & Boating Lake Helston? This attraction and things to do stop in… The Old Forge (Helston) 0.4 km See The Old Forge (Helston) The Old Forge (Helston) sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…

Family & play

Flambards Theme Park (Limited to specific attractions within 2 miles) 0.2 km Family Flambards Theme Park (Limited to specific attractions within 2 miles) Flambards Theme Park (Limited to specific attractions is a verified attraction and things to do stop… Flambards Theme Park 0.3 km Family Flambards Theme Park Flambards Theme Park Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do… Lizard Adventure (Activity provider based near Helston) 1 km Family Lizard Adventure (Activity provider based near Helston) Lizard Adventure (Activity provider based near Helston) is a verified attraction and things to do stop…

Wildlife & nature

Helston Downs Nature Reserve 0.6 km Wildlife Helston Downs Nature Reserve Looking for Helston Downs Nature Reserve? This attraction and things to do stop in Helston, Cornwall… Loe Pool Nature Reserve (South West Coast Path Access) 2.6 km Wildlife Loe Pool Nature Reserve (South West Coast Path Access) Loe Pool Nature Reserve (South West Coast Path Access) sits in Loe, Cornwall — a practical… The Cornish Seal Sanctuary 3.5 km Wildlife The Cornish Seal Sanctuary The Cornish Seal Sanctuary Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… Cudden Point Nature Reserve 3.9 km Wildlife Cudden Point Nature Reserve Cudden Point Nature Reserve Perranuthnoe is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Perranuthnoe,… Cornwall Seal Sanctuary 5.2 km Wildlife Cornwall Seal Sanctuary Cornwall Seal Sanctuary Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…

Beaches nearby

Loe Bar 0.3 km Beaches Loe Bar An iconic natural barrier of sand and shingle, Loe Bar connects to the Lizard Peninsula near… Porthleven Sands 1 km Beaches Porthleven Sands A stunning stretch of the South West Coast Path offering unparalleled sea views and access to… Gunwalloe Beach 1.1 km Beaches Gunwalloe Beach A beautiful beach near Berepper, Cornwall. Porthleven Sands 1.6 km Beaches Porthleven Sands A picturesque harbour town beach offering golden sands and rugged cliffs. Perfect for a stroll or… Dollar Cove 3.5 km Beaches Dollar Cove Discover the dramatic beauty of Dollar Cove, a hidden gem near Gunwalloe. Explore its rocky shores… Church Cove 3.7 km Beaches Church Cove A beautiful beach near Church Cove, Cornwall.

Shops & markets

The Larder Delicatessen 0.2 km Shop The Larder Delicatessen The Larder Delicatessen Helston is a verified shop and retail stop in Helston, Cornwall, listed on… Sew Much More 0.2 km Shop Sew Much More Sew Much More Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for… Helston Market (various stalls) 0.3 km Shop Helston Market (various stalls) Helston Market (various stalls) is a verified shop and retail stop in Helston, Cornwall, listed on… The Old Post Office Gallery 0.3 km Shop The Old Post Office Gallery Looking for The Old Post Office Gallery Helston? This shop and retail stop in Helston, Cornwall… Trevail's 0.3 km Shop Trevail's Looking for Trevail’s Helston? This shop and retail stop in Helston, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk… Helston Pannier Market (various independent stalls) 0.3 km Shop Helston Pannier Market (various independent stalls) Helston Pannier Market (various independent stalls) is a verified shop and retail stop in Helston, Cornwall,…

Places to stay

Loe Bar Beach House 0.3 km Stay Loe Bar Beach House Looking for Loe Bar Beach House Helston? This place to stay in Helston, Cornwall is listed… The Old Forge 0.4 km Stay The Old Forge Looking for The Old Forge Loe? This place to stay in Loe, Cornwall is listed on… The Tolcarne Inn 0.4 km Stay The Tolcarne Inn The Tolcarne Inn Loe is a verified place to stay in Loe, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… Rosewall Campsite 0.6 km Stay Rosewall Campsite Rosewall Campsite Cornelly sits in Cornelly, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors exploring… The Angel Hotel 0.6 km Stay The Angel Hotel The Angel Hotel Helston is a verified place to stay in Helston, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… The Great Barn Porthleven 0.8 km Stay The Great Barn Porthleven The Great Barn Porthleven sits in Porthleven, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

The walk starts near Helston. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.

🅿️ Parking

Helston Fairground car park

🐕 Dogs

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.

⛰️ Safety

Paths can be muddy and uneven after rain. Wear suitable footwear and let someone know your route on longer walks.

More walks nearby

Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.