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Pendennis Castle and Headland – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth Town

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Pendennis Castle and Headland – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth Town

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Pendennis Castle and Headland – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth Town

01:20

4.91km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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379 m

Colorful Victorian Houses

Highlight • Settlement

When prefabricated houses shine in their glory.

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1.14 km

Falmouth Dry Dock

Highlight • Other

Here you can watch the workers repairing the ships.

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2.39 km

Pendennis Headland affords breathtaking views across Falmouth Harbour and along the Cornish coastline. If you are lucky, you might spot dolphins off the coastline here. The imposing Pendennis Castle dominates the headland. Built in the 1540s, the castle was one of many new defenses along coastline to guard against a potential attack from Spain, France, and the Pope in response to Henry VIII’s controversial decision to break from catholicism.

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2.45 km

Pendennis Point

Highlight • Castle

Pendennis point provides beautiful views of the coast and is only a very short distance from busy Falmouth.

The name comes the Cornish Pen (Headland) and Dynas (Castle).

Dolphins and Basking Sharks have been spotted here along with more frequent visits from seals.

Pendennis Castle began life in the 16th Century as a gun fort and has guarded the entrance to Carrick Roads (Falmouth Estuary) since. It is looked after by English Heritage and open to visitors.

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4.24 km

Gyllyngvase Beach

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Gyllyngvase Beach, often referred to as Gylly Beach, is one of the most popular beaches in Falmouth on the south coast of England. It is a sandy, crescent-shaped beach with clear, shallow waters, making it a favourite destination for locals and visitors.

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4.91 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

875 m

576 m

452 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.47 km

380 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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Pendennis Castle and Headland – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth Town

Colorful Victorian Houses

Falmouth Dry Dock