Helford Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Helford Point

NT Glendurgan Gardens car park On this damp Friday in September 2021. — NT Glendurgan Gardens car park Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Helford Point is a prominent headland located on the southern coast of Cornwall, England. Situated at the mouth of the Helford River, this coastal feature offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the open sea. The point is characterized by rugged cliffs that overlook the water, providing a dramatic backdrop for visitors to admire.

Helford Point is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the coastal paths and enjoy the picturesque scenery. The area is also known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species thriving in the rugged coastal environment.

In addition to its natural beauty, Helford Point is steeped in history, with evidence of ancient settlements and maritime activity dating back centuries. The headland has played a significant role in the region's maritime heritage, serving as a navigational landmark and a strategic point for seafarers.

Overall, Helford Point is a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the beauty and history of the Cornwall coast. With its stunning views, rich biodiversity, and historical significance, this headland offers a truly unique and rewarding experience for visitors.

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Helford Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.095653/-5.1335187 or Grid Reference SW7526. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

NT Glendurgan Gardens car park

On this damp Friday in September 2021.

Jonathan Billinger

Trebah - Looking upstream in the gardens

Trebah gardens have a host of exotic plants as well as more common ones such as hydrangeas. This view is looking up the valley from one of the footbridges over the stream. The gardens are open to the public - their own website here: Link

Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden Link

Rob Farrow

Trebah - Mallard Pond with hydrangeas

A Chinese-style bridge crosses the stream which flows in to the pool known as Mallard Pond seen ahead. Blue hydrangeas cover its eastern bank. Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden Link

Rob Farrow

Trebah - Hydrangeas

Although there are hydrangeas of various hues such as white and pink in the gardens at Trebah, the majority are shades of blue. Some different heads are seen in this picture. Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden Link

Rob Farrow

Helford River from Polgwidden Cove

Looking out across the Helford River from the beach at the bottom of Trebah Gardens.

Ajay Tegala

The pond at Trebah Gardens

Rod Allday

Helford - Shipwrights Arms PH

Colin Park

Tidal ford at Helford Creek

Colin Park

Trebah gardens

Paul Barnett

Budock Vean hotel

Paul Barnett

Trebah Garden

One of several notable gardens produced by the Fox family. Trebah, like its neighbour Glendurgan, slopes steeply down to the Helford estuary

David M Clark

Trebah cove

The coastal path passes by, but access to the beach is reserved for those who have paid their £15 to enter Trebah gardens, perhaps not quite in the spirit of the Quaker family that created the garden.

David M Clark

Coast from Trebah

The Martino in Trebah garden provides a good view of the Helford Estuary.

David M Clark

Durgan's Old School

Once there must have enough full-time residents to support this school, alas now virtually every building seems to be a holiday let, managed by the National Trust.

David M Clark

Holiday homes at Durgan

The National Trust has done a good job to protect the houses in Durgan village, but alas they seem to be let out as holiday homes to folk from up-country. Is this really what the Trust's founders intended?

David M Clark

Glendurgan garden

One of two neighbouring gardens created by the Fox family. Glendurgan is in the hands of the National Trust.

David M Clark

The beach at Durgan

Matthew Chadwick

Grebe Rock from Durgan beach

The Helford River estuary is a specially favoured place. This part of it faces south and is incised by sheltered glens or chines. In two or three instances these are sites of semi-tropical gardens.

Stuart Logan

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Helford Point is located at Grid Ref: SW7526 (Lat: 50.095653, Lng: -5.1335187)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall