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Praa Sands to Helston

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Overview

Note the earlier than usual meeting time 0900 at Helston to catch the 0910 bus to Praa Sands to start the walk at 10am.

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

 

Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
linear

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SW 65418 27020
Nearest postcode:
TR13 8WN
what3words:
swimmer.drizzly.headsets
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Car parking at the fairground carpark opposite Helston Coronation Lake. (Free) Catch the 0910 bus to Praa Sands, walk back to the car.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SW 58002 28206
Nearest postcode:
TR20 9SQ
what3words:
condensed.curiosity.snored
Start time:
9:00 am

The walk starts from Praa Sands at 10:00

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SW 65412 27011
Nearest postcode:
TR13 8WN
what3words:
cone.parade.caused
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

The walk returns to the carpark

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