Maenporth

Beach in Cornwall

England

Maenporth

The Mexican tall ship 'Cuauhtemoc' Leaving Falmouth during the 2008 Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. — The Mexican tall ship 'Cuauhtemoc' Credit: Rod Allday

Maenporth is a picturesque beach located on the south coast of Cornwall, England. Situated just a few miles from the popular town of Falmouth, it is a favored destination for locals and tourists alike. The beach is set in a sheltered cove, surrounded by verdant cliffs and offering breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters of the English Channel.

The sandy beach at Maenporth stretches for approximately 100 meters, providing ample space for sunbathing and relaxation. During low tide, rock pools are exposed, offering an opportunity for exploration and discovery of marine life. The beach is also popular for water sports enthusiasts, with kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing being particularly enjoyed in the calm waters.

The beach is well-equipped with facilities, including a car park, toilets, and a café that serves refreshments and snacks. Lifeguards are present during peak seasons to ensure the safety of beachgoers, making it an ideal destination for families with children. Dogs are welcome on the beach year-round, but there are restrictions during the summer months.

Maenporth is surrounded by stunning coastal walks, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy panoramic views of the coastline. The nearby Helford River, with its charming creeks and estuaries, is also easily accessible and offers various activities such as boat trips and fishing.

Overall, Maenporth beach offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, combining natural beauty, recreational activities, and convenient amenities, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful seaside experience in Cornwall.

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Maenporth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.125462/-5.0924097 or Grid Reference SW7929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Mexican tall ship 'Cuauhtemoc'

Leaving Falmouth during the 2008 Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta.

Rod Allday

Field gate at Meudon Farm

Rod Allday

Autumn afternoon sun on the track in the valley at Maenporth

Rod Allday

Field at Trerose

Looking across Falmouth Bay to St Anthony Head.

Rod Allday

Field lying fallow at Chenhalls

This field has often been used for the growing of daffodils - see SW7828 : Rows of daffodils at Chenhalls.

Rod Allday

The Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III at 6.00pm on Sunday 11th November 2022 in Mawnan Smith

Declared by the Chairman of Mawnan Parish Council on the steps of the Great War Memorial Hall.

Rod Allday

Western National bus on Maenporth Road

Western National bus drivers would have been well used to steering full sized vehicles along narrow Cornish lanes - and usually did so at a brisk pace. Cars and pedestrians were well advised to just get out of the way and here the photographer has had to more or less bury himself in the hedgerow to avoid a Bristol RE storming up the hill from Maenporth beach. In 1977 the 564 ran this way three times a day as a summer only variant of the main service between Falmouth and Helford Passage. The bus itself, ATA764L, would have been about five years old at the time and remained with Western National until 1986 when it was sold to Chase of Chasetown in Staffordshire; it subsequently moved on to Express Motors of Bontnewydd before being scrapped following an accident in 1990.

Stephen McKay

Mawnan Smith

The centre of this Cornish village is dominated by its thatched pub, the Red Lion. Here in the summer of 1977 it was decorated with a union flag and bunting to celebrate the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Devenish owned a large estate of west Cornwall pubs in the 1970s - the beers were brewed at Redruth - but the company no longer exists. The road ahead through the village leads to Helford Passage. Note the Barclays Bank sign on the right of the picture; it seems hard to believe now, in an age when banks are closing branches in quite large towns, that they once had a presence in such rural places.

Stephen McKay

Beach at Maenporth near Falmouth

Colin Park

St. Edward the Confessor church

Paul Barnett

St Michael's Church

Paul Barnett

Mawnan Methodist Church

Paul Barnett

Rocky coast near Rosemullion Head

Matthew Chadwick

View along the coast from Rosemullion Head

Matthew Chadwick

Maenporth Beach

Matthew Chadwick

Field at Roscarrack

Looking across Maen Valley to daffodil fields at Budock.

Rod Allday

Sunny Cove

Looking down from the coastal path towards Sunny Cove, backed by Newporth Head. In the distance , left, is our first view of Rosemullion Head SW7927

Graham Horn

Coast path at Newporth Head

The three points in the distance are, from near to far, Rosemullion Head SW7927, Nare Point SW7925 and Manacle Point SW8121. The kissing gate we are going through has a number of extra bands of metal to strengthen it.

Graham Horn

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Maenporth is located at Grid Ref: SW7929 (Lat: 50.125462, Lng: -5.0924097)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall