Villages · South West England
Helford
In or near St Martin-in-Meneage.
Helford — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penmere · 7.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Helford is a village located in South-West England. It is characterised by its picturesque riverside setting along the Helford River. The village features a mix of traditional Cornish architecture and scenic coastal views, making it a quiet spot for visitors. Nearby, the surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.0922, -5.1343
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Manaccan
- Postcode
- TR12 6JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penmere — 7.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647176 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helford?
- Helford is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 6JX), in the parish of Manaccan.
- What is Helford?
- Helford — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Helford?
- The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR12 6JX.
- Is Helford a protected site?
- Yes — Helford is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Helford?
- The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 6JX.