Welcome to Maenporth

Maenporth is a small village located on the south coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated between the towns of Falmouth and Helford, and is known for its beautiful beach and stunning coastal views. The village is surrounded by lush green hills and is home to a number of holiday cottages, making it a popular destination for tourists.

The beach at Maenporth is a sheltered cove, with crystal clear waters and soft golden sand. It is a great spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding. There is also a small café and restaurant on the beach, serving up delicious local seafood and other tasty treats. The beach is surrounded by cliffs and woodland, providing plenty of opportunities for scenic walks and hikes.

In addition to its natural beauty, Maenporth is also home to a number of historic landmarks and attractions. The nearby town of Falmouth is home to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, which explores the rich maritime history of the region. There are also a number of picturesque fishing villages and harbours to explore, as well as a range of outdoor activities such as cycling, golfing, and horse riding. Overall, Maenporth is a charming and idyllic destination that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14.3°C

Feels Like: 12.8°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Mawnan C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jilly Pridmore	Shute Hill Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5HQ 01326250660 School Website
Marlborough School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Abigail Squibb	Ferndale Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4HU 01326314636 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Falmouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Mcdonald	Mongleath Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4PW 01326314540 School Website
St Francis Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Marsh	Longfield Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SU 1326211910 School Website
King Charles Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Moscato	King Charles C Of E Primary School, Western Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4EP 1326313607 School Website
Falmouth University Higher Education Institutions Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Professor Anne Carlisle	Woodlane Falmouth TR11 4RH 1326211077 School Website
Falmouth Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Smith	Tregothan Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2DR 01326314070 School Website
Falmouth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lenka Chanter	Trescobeas Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LH 01326372386 School Website
Flushing School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tamsin Lamberton	Coventry Road Flushing Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5TX 01326374498 School Website
Penryn College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tamsin Schouten	Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8PZ 01326372379 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 1.79 Miles

Falmouth Town Avenue Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AZ 1.95 Miles

Falmouth Docks Station Approach, Off Pendennis Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LT 2.32 Miles

Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 3.29 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 5.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Taxis 01326 313747 46 The Gluyas, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4SE 1.06 Miles
Century Taxis 07747 808864 3 Meadowside Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4HH 1.45 Miles
111 Treble One Cabs 01326 210111 18 Mongleath Avenue, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PR 1.48 Miles
Checkers Taxis 01326 212127 Trelowarren Arms, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5DR 1.57 Miles
Donald's Cars 01326 313123 20 East Rise, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4HN 1.66 Miles
Peters Cabs 01326 211541 74 Mongleath Rd, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PW 1.67 Miles
Paul's Cars 01326 212180 181 Longfield, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4SR 1.86 Miles
Premier Taxis 01326 315544 203 Longfield, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4SR 1.86 Miles
Victor Cabs 01326 312887 5 Park Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QH 1.91 Miles
Jan's Cars 01326 315388 42 Tregenver Rd, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QW 1.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Maenporth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Carlidnack No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mawnan Smith Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Boslowick Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Budock Water Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanvale No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlborough Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mawnan Smith	Goldmartin Square Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5EP
Westover Surgery 01326 212120	The Westover Surgery Western Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4QJ
Woodlane Surgery	Trelawney Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3GP
Trescobeas Surgery 01326 315615	Trescobeas Surgery Trescobeas Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2UN
Falmouth Health Centre 01326 210090	The Health Centre Trevaylor Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2LH

Local Stores

Falmouth - Clipper Way
Mongleath Avenue
Boslowick
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4PN
01326 314947
Store Website
1.51 miles

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SPAR Albany Road Falmouth
30 Albany Road
Falmouth
TR11 3RW
01326 313488
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital
Tregoniggie Industrial Estate Bickland Water Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SN 01326 313991 admin@rosemullionvets.com Website 1.96 miles
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Vets4pets Falmouth
Inside Pets At Home Ponsharden Roundabout Falmouth Road Falmouth Cornwall TR10 8AB 01326 373030 falmouth@vets4pets.com Website 2.75 miles
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Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Penryn
Parc Briwer Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LF 01326 378080 penryn@rosemullionvets.com Website 2.80 miles
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Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice
Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NT 01326 450121 info@cornishpaws.co.uk 3.01 miles

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Coast2coast Farm Vets
Unit 6, Plot F Helston Business Park Helston Cornwall TR13 8FZ 01326 314023 admin@coast2coastfarmvets.com Website 7.71 miles

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Head &Amp; Head
Veterinary Centre Water-Ma-Trout Helston Cornwall TR13 0LW 01326 572216 accounts@headandhead.co.uk 7.97 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bosveal
Make The Most Of Bosveal, Follow The Moderate Route (In Pink), Joining The South West Coast Path For Some Great Coastal Views, Along With Taking In The Countryside. TR11 5JR 1.63 miles From Truro, Join The A39 South-Bound Direction Falmouth From Truro. Follow The A39 Until You Can Take The 2Nd Exit Onto Union Road. Continue Straight Onto Union Corner. From The Roundabout Follow The Brown Road Signs To Glendurgan Via Mawnan Smith. Leaving Mawnan Smith Take The First Left Hand Turn, On The Road To Helford Passage, This Road Is Marked Durgan, Continue Along This Road Until You See The Entrance To Bosveal Car Park On The Right.

Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 4.96 miles

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Degibna
There Are Many Types Of Walks And There Is A Sign Showing All Different Routes So Can Range From A Mile Onwards B3297 Lancashire 7.37 miles Head Towards Helston Hospital Then Turn Off At Digibna Lane Follow This For 5 Minutes Until You See A Church. There Is A Carpark Opposite Then Choose Any Walk As Most Circular

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The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 8.71 miles From Helston, Off The A394, Take The Portlevan Road (B3304) Southward. You Will Pass A Boating Lake To Your Right, With The Car Park Opposite.

Mullion Cove
A Moderate, Circular Walk To The Picturesque Fishing Hamlet At Mullion Cove. Mullion Cove On The West Coast Of The Lizard Peninsula Is A Small Sandy Beach, Mostly Covered At High Tide, Beside The Historic Lifeboat Station And Picturesque Mullion Harbour. TR12 7HW 9.48 miles From The A394 At Turnpike Cross, Take The A3083. Follow This Road Down To Penhale, Where You Should Take A Right Onto Meaver Road. Follow This Road Until You Reach Mullion, And The Car Park Is On Your Right.

Tehidy Country Park
Tehidy Is The Largest Area Of Woodland In West Cornwall. It Holds Over 9 Miles Of Paths And 250 Acres Of Woodland And Lakes To Discover. TR14 0EZ 11.82 miles Head Towards The Main Entrance At South Drive, Where There Is A Free Car Park And Café. This Is Clearly Signposted With Brown Signs From The A30 At Tolvaddon.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	17.6°C	16°C	14.7°C	14°C	14.8°C	15.9°C	16.9°C	17.7°C	19.5°C	19.9°C	18.3°C	17.2°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	16°C	14.6°C	13.7°C	14.8°C	15.9°C	16.9°C	17.7°C	19.5°C	19.9°C	18.3°C	17.2°C

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Temp	17°C	16.9°C	16.9°C	16.9°C	18.3°C	20.4°C	22.9°C	24.2°C	24.5°C	24°C	22.9°C	19.8°C
Feels Like	17°C	16.9°C	16.9°C	16.9°C	18.3°C	20.4°C	24.1°C	25.6°C	25.9°C	25.6°C	25°C	19.8°C

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Temp	20°C	19.2°C	18.4°C	18°C	20.6°C	23.4°C	25.4°C	26.5°C	26.6°C	26.1°C	24.8°C	22.5°C
Feels Like	20°C	19.2°C	18.4°C	18°C	20.6°C	25.1°C	27.1°C	28.2°C	28.3°C	27.8°C	26.6°C	24.1°C

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