Pictures of Helford
in the county of Cornwall
About Helford
Favoured by its prime loacation on the delightful banks of the Helford River, this is a chosen haunt of anglers and yachtsmen. In the summertime this river is a picturesque sight, the waters become alive with colourful craft of all shapes and sizes, gliding gracefully towards the open sea.
Villages, creeks and coves are interspersed all along the river, and a ferry takes passengers from Helford to Helford Passage, where there is a welcoming inn.
In the glorious countryside there are the beautiful gardens of Trebar, Glendurgan and Carwinion, all of which are open to visitors and from Rosemullion Head there are magnificent coastal and sea views.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Helford
| Frenchmans Creek | (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) | Pictures |
| Trebah Garden | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Glendurgan Garden | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The National Seal Sanctuary | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Goonhilly Downs | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| National Maritime Museum, Cornwall | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Pendennis Castle | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Flambards Village | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Poldark Mines | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| St Anthony Head | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| St Mawes Castle | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens | (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Lizard Lighthouse | (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Poldown Caravan & Country Park | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Trelissick Garden | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in HelfordAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Helford
Mawnan Smith, in the county of Cornwall (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE)
The village is about two miles from the Helford estuary, this offers scope for sailing, watching the wildlife of the area, and lovely riverside and country walks.
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Gweek, in the county of Cornwall (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W)
Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays.
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Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE)
Think of Falmouth and you immediately think of the sparkling sea in a bay alive with busy colourful pleasure and sailing boats...
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Mullion, in the county of Cornwall (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SW)
One glance around this attractive town tells you that Mullion has always been a prosperous little place.
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Gunwalloe, in the county of Cornwall (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction W)
The coast along here is of great beauty, there are grassy promontories, dramatic headlands, sandy coves, and picturesque harbours.
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Mylor, in the county of Cornwall (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NE)
This pretty resort is beautifully situated close to a creek that was once a Royal dockyard, these days it is busy as a yacht anchorage, it is at its most attractive as the waters of high tide gently laps the quay.
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St Anthony, in the county of Cornwall (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE)
Pleasant coastal hamlet with a "picture postcard" look. It is situated in south-facing position at the edge of Gillan Creek and is backed by lovely wooded countryside.
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St Mawes, in the county of Cornwall (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE)
St. Mawes is the stuff picture postcards are made of, the sunlight reflecting on the frothy ocean waves, the warm sea breezes, dreamy thatched cottages overlooking the bay.
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Cadgwith, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction S)
Cadgwith, is in a truly beautiful area, it lies next to Ruan Minor and close to the overwhelming magnificence of Lizard Point.
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Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction W)
Porthleven has two picturesque harbours - the inner harbour is lined with dazzling white cottages, with the walls of the outer harbour giving shelter from the often tumultuous seas.
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St Just in Roseland, in the county of Cornwall (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)
This is a little place that is every bit as enchanting as its name.
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Lizard, in the county of Cornwall (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction S)
For an abiding memory of sheer grandeur the spectacular scenery surrounding the village of Lizard set in the heart of the Lizard...
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Kynance Cove, in the county of Cornwall (9.4 miles, 15.0 km, direction SW)
The scenery surrounding Kynance Cove is as dramatic as it is beautiful.
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Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction N)
Redruth was formerly the capital of the largest and richest metal mining area in Britain.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction W)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Penmere Station | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) |
| Falmouth Town Station | (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (24.9 miles, 40.1 km, direction N) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (51.0 miles, 82.1 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (82.5 miles, 132.7 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (85.6 miles, 137.7 km, direction NE) |
| Helford to London | (240.3 miles, 386.7 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Helford
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Helford center |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NE) |
| Hawthorne Dene Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Centre | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) |
| St Michael's Hotel & Spa | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) |
| The Westcott | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) |
| Hotel Anacapri | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) |
| Lugo Rock Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE) |
| The Royal Duchy Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Helford |
