National Trust - St Anthony Head — Attraction in Gerrans

Stunning scenery of a nice day with sweeping views across Falmouth Harbour and headland. Parking is available at the very end of yhe road, though in peaks season in good weather I'm sure this will get full. Historical old Fort here last used in WWII and old cottages now rented out by the National Trust who manage the land and parking. They advertise on posters next to the pay & display machine when they do tours of the old gun placements and magazine.

Sadly the National Trust get just 1 star here for lack of thought in communicating to the public (absolutely nothing relevant on their website). They could also have set out some story boards to describe the use of the buildings, but no ... nothing!

There are several footpaths here, one of which leads down steeply to the Trinity House Lighthouse and along to a couple of beaches.

For those wanting to stride out a bit further, it is possible to walk along the coastline to Place Ferry and board a small open boat (foot passengers only) over to St. Mawes & back.

A couple of words of caution: There are some unprotected vertical edges around where the old gun battery was. Great care needs to be taken here by all - especially excited children & adults distracted by the views. The path down to the lighthouse is steep and access onto the beaches nearby also difficult. Travelling by car... if you must! The roads from Portscatho onward are largely single track and VERY narrow. There are some passing places though these are not very wide, they do help. Forward visibility round these ancient narrow lanes is pretty limited too. Keep your speed down and be ready to meet oncoming vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, not to mention an...

A review of the St Anthony Head circular walk (although we started at the Porth car park next to Thirstea co)

Parking at both St Anthony Head and Porth £4 for four hours, coins only OR via the app PAY BY PHONE. Would recommend you download the app beforehand as there is no signal at the car park. Once you're at Porth car park, go close to Thirstea Co and you can join the national trust free WiFi (even if you're not a member) to complete/pay for the parking via the app.

Plenty of good views on the walk, we even saw some seals (in May) swimming and sunbathing on the beaches (ones that you won't be able to access). Was also windy.

Take a picnic and take your own...

Beautiful and quiet little spot, with a lot of history. On a clear sunny day the views or truly spectacular!

There used to be a military site there used for observation and communication, with plenty of historical information available.

With walks in both directions from the lighthouse along the coastal path, quiet beaches, and the added thrill of seeing the lighthouse from Fraggle Rock, what more do you need?

There is a National Trust car park, public amenities, and a cafe just along the road you are...