Helston Methodist ChurchThe LoeCornish Seal SanctuaryTregonning HillThe Mullion GardenCarnmenellis
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Helston

Helston is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom of about 12,184 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit: 81 churches, 46 forts & heritage and 33 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Helston Methodist Church, Grylls Monument and The Loe.

50.1032° N, 5.2705° WPop. 12,184

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Within 30 km176 places
Within 50 km215
Must-see141
Notable119
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Helston Methodist Church, church near Helston
Must-see

Helston Methodist Church

Church · 1 km

Grylls Monument, monument near Helston
Must-see

Grylls Monument

Monument · 1 km

The Loe, lake near Helston
Must-see

The Loe

Lake · 4 km

Places near Helston by type

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One day from Helston

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:56 pm

57 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Helston
  2. Tregonning Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Carnmenellisviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cornish Seal Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  5. The Mullion Gardengarden · 45 min
  6. The Loelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Helston
Today’s loopHelstonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Helston?

Helston Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Grylls Monument (monument, about 1 km), The Loe (lake, about 4 km), Cornish Seal Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 6 km), Halliggye Fogou (heritage site, about 8 km), Tregonning Hill (hill, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Helston?

215 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 33 beaches & coast, 13 museums, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Helston?

Helston Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; St Sithney (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Helston?

Old Town Prison, about 1 km by road; St Michael (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Helston?

Start in Helston, visit Tregonning Hill, then Carnmenellis, then Cornish Seal Sanctuary, then The Mullion Garden, then The Loe, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.