Prisk Cove

Prisk Cove is on the mouth of the Helford River. South of Rosemullion Head and near the village of Mawnan Smith and around 5 miles from Falmouth. It is mainly a shingle beach with many rock pools so perfect for hunting seaweed. The walk takes us through a small wooded valley to join the South West Coast Path and gives us fabulous coastal views over Falmouth Bay. 

Distance: 1.5 miles 

1.5 miles in total, but with some steep sections.

Duration: 4 hours

The walk usually lasts around 4 hours, but this can vary depending on group size and speed levels, plus I do get easily carried away and often run over time so if you need to leave by a certain time please let me know at the beginning.

Dogs

​​This is a dog friendly location all year around.

Parking & Facilities

Donation box in the church car park with a suggested donation of £2 to park. Limited on road parking in a layby 3 mins down the road before the church. Bear in mind on Sunday's there will be church services at 10am so the car park may be full.

There are no facilities. The nearest toilets are at the village of Mawnan Smith which is one mile away.

Meeting Place

St Mawnan Church car park.
(Shows as 'St Mawnan and St Stephen's Church' on Google maps)

What to Bring

​- Plate or bowl and fork or spoon for the cook-up at the end
- Something to drink (we mean water not alcohol, but we won't judge!)

​Optional extras:
- Something to sit on at the end (a blanket or coat if you don't fancy sitting on sand or grass)
- A basket or bag to collect things
- Notepad to take notes
- Camera to take visual notes
- Snacks (if you need tiding over until the food at the end of the walk)

What to Wear

Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. 

Directions

St Mawnan Church, Old Church Road, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5HY.

Important Information

- During the walk we will get to stop and nibble on raw wild foods. Please always double check with me that you have selected the correct plant before eating our finds. We will also handle some inedible and poisonous species.
- Some plants are not suitable for pregnant women so please let me know beforehand or give me a discreet nod if that is the case. ​