Chyvarloe to Gunwalloe Fishing Cove, Penrose, Cornwall
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Coastal walk

Chyvarloe to Gunwalloe Fishing Cove, Penrose

Helston, Cornwall

Distance 5.2
Time 1 h 45 min
Type Coastal
Parking Chyvarloe car park

About Chyvarloe to Gunwalloe Fishing Cove, Penrose

Chyvarloe to Gunwalloe Fishing Cove, Penrose is a coastal 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 5.2.

Allow about 1 h 45 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking: Chyvarloe car park.

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

There are 37 listings mapped nearby — cafés, sights, family stops and more. Use the map key to filter pins, then browse the cards below.

As with any Cornish coast path, check tide times and the forecast before you set out, keep back from cliff edges, and wear footwear with a decent grip.

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 Halzephron Inn 0.1 km Eat The Halzephron Inn The Halzephron Inn Gunwalloe is a verified place to eat and drink in Gunwalloe, Cornwall, listed… The Atlantic Inn 2.1 km Eat The Atlantic Inn The Atlantic Inn Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink… The Ship Inn 2.3 km Eat The Ship Inn Looking for The Ship Inn Helston? This place to eat and drink in Helston, Cornwall is… The Ship Inn Porthleven 2.3 km Eat The Ship Inn Porthleven The Ship Inn Porthleven Helston is a verified place to eat and drink in Helston, Cornwall,… The Old Custom House Inn 2.4 km Eat The Old Custom House Inn The Old Custom House Inn Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical place to eat… Harbour Inn 2.4 km Eat Harbour Inn Harbour Inn Helston is a verified place to eat and drink in Helston, Cornwall, listed on…

See & do

Porthleven Harbour 0.7 km See Porthleven Harbour Porthleven Harbour Helston is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Helston, Cornwall, listed… Lizard Coastal Path (Stretch near Porthleven) 0.8 km See Lizard Coastal Path (Stretch near Porthleven) Looking for Lizard Coastal Path (Stretch near Porthleven) Helston? This attraction and things to do stop… Poldark Mine 0.9 km See Poldark Mine Poldark Mine Bowling Green is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Bowling Green,… Loe Pool 1 km See Loe Pool Loe Pool Helston is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Helston, Cornwall, listed… Porthleven Harbour (within 2 miles, just south of Helston) 1.2 km See Porthleven Harbour (within 2 miles, just south of Helston) Porthleven Harbour (within 2 miles, just south of Helston) sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical… The Square, Porthleven (within 2 miles) 1.2 km See The Square, Porthleven (within 2 miles) Looking for The Square, Porthleven (within 2 miles) Helston? This attraction and things to do stop…

Family & play

Flambards Theme Park (Limited to specific attractions within 2 miles) 0.4 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… Lizard Adventure (Activity provider based near Helston) 1.2 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… Flambards Theme Park 2 km Family Flambards Theme Park Flambards Theme Park Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…

Wildlife & nature

Helston Downs Nature Reserve 1.7 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) 4.9 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… Cudden Point Nature Reserve 5 km Wildlife Cudden Point Nature Reserve Cudden Point Nature Reserve Perranuthnoe is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Perranuthnoe,… The Cornish Seal Sanctuary 5.7 km Wildlife The Cornish Seal Sanctuary The Cornish Seal Sanctuary Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to…

Beaches nearby

Gunwalloe Beach 0.1 km Beaches Gunwalloe Beach A beautiful beach near Berepper, Cornwall. 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 1.2 km Beaches Porthleven Sands A stunning stretch of the South West Coast Path offering unparalleled sea views and access to… Dollar Cove 1.8 km Beaches Dollar Cove Discover the dramatic beauty of Dollar Cove, a hidden gem near Gunwalloe. Explore its rocky shores… Church Cove 2 km Beaches Church Cove A beautiful beach near Church Cove, Cornwall. Porthleven Sands 2 km Beaches Porthleven Sands A picturesque harbour town beach offering golden sands and rugged cliffs. Perfect for a stroll or…

Shops & markets

Nauti But Nice 0.5 km Shop Nauti But Nice Nauti But Nice Loe sits in Loe, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for… Porthleven Food Market (Occasional - within 2 miles) 1.5 km Shop Porthleven Food Market (Occasional - within 2 miles) Porthleven Food Market (Occasional – within 2 miles) Helston sits in Helston, Cornwall — a practical… The Cornish Store 2.2 km Shop The Cornish Store Looking for The Cornish Store Loe? This shop and retail stop in Loe, Cornwall is listed… Porthleven Food Market 2.5 km Shop Porthleven Food Market Porthleven Food Market Rinsey sits in Rinsey, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for… Flambards Gift Shop 2.6 km Shop Flambards Gift Shop Looking for Flambards Gift Shop Helston? This shop and retail stop in Helston, Cornwall is listed… Ginsters Bakery (Factory Shop) 2.6 km Shop Ginsters Bakery (Factory Shop) Looking for Ginsters Bakery (Factory Shop) Helston? This shop and retail stop in Helston, Cornwall is…

Places to stay

Loe Bar Beach House 0.2 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 0.6 km Stay The Old Forge Looking for The Old Forge Loe? This place to stay in Loe, Cornwall is listed on… The Tolcarne Inn 0.7 km Stay The Tolcarne Inn The Tolcarne Inn Loe is a verified place to stay in Loe, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… The Great Barn Porthleven 1 km Stay The Great Barn Porthleven The Great Barn Porthleven sits in Porthleven, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors… The Old Parsonage 1.2 km Stay The Old Parsonage The Old Parsonage Gunwalloe sits in Gunwalloe, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors… Halzephron House 1.2 km Stay Halzephron House Looking for Halzephron House Gunwalloe? This place to stay in Gunwalloe, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

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

🅿️ Parking

Chyvarloe car park

🐕 Dogs

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

🌊 Safety

Coastal sections can be exposed — check tide times and the forecast, keep back from cliff edges, and wear grippy footwear.

More walks nearby

Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.