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	Glendurgan Garden


			Glendurgan Garden Mawnan Smith Near Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5JZ Tel: 01326 250906 Send An Email Visit Website

	This splendid National Trust Garden in Helford was created in the 1800s by the Fox Family. It runs down the valley to the picturesque waterside village of Durgan and is abundant with tree ferns, camellias, magnolias and a famous laurel maze. It is a scenic two hour walk from Falmouth to Helford Passage passing rocky headlands, quiet coves and beaches. The Truronian T4 bus runs from the garden entrance back to Falmouth making one way walks possible. Open: 9th Feb-1st Nov Tues-Sat, plus bank holidays, 10.30am-4.30pm



	Smugglers Cottage


			Smugglers Cottage Tolverne Philleigh Truro TR2 5NG Tel: +44 (0) 1872 580309 Visit Website

	The Smugglers cottage is considered to be one of the beauty spots of the county, parts dating back to the 15th century, when a ferry was operated across the river connecting the London to Penzance road. Since 1934 the Newman family has provided hospitality and good food and the 3rd generation of Newman's now run the Smugglers Cottage Ferry, the Cornish Belle. The cottage was requisitioned and the beach was built for embarking troops and equipment for D-Day. From May to October 10.30 - 20.30 enjoy freshly prepared lunches, cream teas, there is no better place to unwind than on the garden terraces with a local ale and and exclusive view of the Tregothnan Estate. Smugglers Cottage is also accessible from the water and has berths for visting boats.



	St Anthony Head


			St Anthony Head National Trust Feock Truro Cornwall TR2 5AN Tel: +44 (0) 1872 862090 Send An Email Visit Website

	At the southernmost tip of the Roseland peninsula, St Anthony Head overlooks the spectacular entrance to one of the world's largest natural harbours, Carrick Roads and the Fal estuary. The starting point for a number of excellent coastal and sheltered creekside walks, the Head also bears newly revealed remains of a century of defensive fortifications.



	Trelissick Gardens


			National Trust Trelissick Gardens Feock Truro Cornwall TR3 6QJ Tel: 01872 862090 Visit Website

	Board one of the classic river ferries at Truro, Falmouth (Prince of Wales Pier/Custom House Quay) or St Mawes and visit Trelissick, one of Cornwall's finest woodland gardens. This 35 acre garden owned by the National Trust offers colour and variety in every season and is famous for its Camellias, Magnolias, Rhododendrons and rare Hydrangeas. Open throughout the year, Trelissick also features a new café, renowned art and craft gallery, shop and a year round programme of events. There are two circular walks around the 500 acre estate on woodland paths skirting the River Fal’s peaceful creeks. Turn left after the ferry landing stage for the South Wood walk or cross the King Harry Road for the North Wood circular walk. Arrive on a Fal River Links boat and receive discounted entry into the Garden. Group packages with garden tours are now available. Please note it is a 10 minute uphill walk to the garden entrance from the boat landing stage. Garden entry: Adult £6.60, £5.60 with car free discount/group rate Walk: Moderate/easy Time: 45 mins (each walk) O.S. Map: Explorer 105 Arrive by Fal River Links boat and receive a discounted entry price, boats run regularly from the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes as well as from Ponsharden Park & Float and Customs House Quay Falmouth.

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