The Coast of the Roseland Peninsula (from Turnaware Point to Mevagissey)
5. PLACE MANOR
Place Manor overlooks an almost landlocked bay surrounded by woods. Upriver from the house, the shore is owned by the National Trust and is ideal for picnics. Visit the little chapel of St Anthony tucked away behind the house. Lovely walk back along creek with views across to St Mawes.
6. ST ANTHONY HEAD
Prom the unmanned lighthouse, approached by path from the car park, there are magnificent views of Carrick Roads, Falmouth and Helford River. A path leads to a succession of small, sandy coves between rocks just north of the lighthouse. The lane from Gerrans tunnels through natural arches of gnarled trees. Parking.
7. PORTH BEACH
A path from a small parking area at Porth Farm leads down to an undeveloped sand-and-rockbeach with safe swimming. Many excellent walks start from here either along coast to St Anthony Head or East towards Portscatho. On a windy day walk in shelter along the creek past the old tide mill at Froe, there are marvellous views across the Percuil anchorage towards St Mawes. Parking.
8. PORTSCATHO
Unlike most other former fishing villages in Cornwall. this is spread out along the shore of a gently curving bay with patches of sand between reefs of pale grey rocks. Modern houses blend well with old style whitewashed cottages. A stone quay forms a tiny harbour which dries at low tide, but is adequate for sheltering small pleasure boats. Overnight moorings for speedboats can be hired from the sailing and water-skiing school. Parking.
9. PORTHCURNICK
Sandy beach looking across the bay to Portscatho. There are low, level rocks covered with seaweed to the east Although the beach is private access is granted; small boats can be launched by arrangement.
10. PENDOWER AND CARNE BEACHES
A mile long, stretch of golden sand when the two beaches join at low tide.There are rock pools amidst the reefs exposed at low tide but a clear section of sand in the centre provides unobstructed and safe surfing when the wind is from the South East to South West. At the western end, a stream emerges from a sheltered valley where a "smugglers path" leads inland . Bathing is safe. Boats can be launched from a slipway at the Carne end where the sand is hard-packed. Good car parking courtesy of the National Trust at both ends of the beach.
