Helford Passage Cornwall Map

About Helford Passage

Helford Passage breathes the salt-laden air of Cornwall's southern coast. It lies 6.5 km south-west of Falmouth (from Falmouth: bearing 217°T, OS grid SW 763 276), and is situated east of Port Navas village. The gentle curve of the Helford River here, a watery embrace, whispers tales of ancient mariners and the quiet industry of boatbuilding that once defined its shores. Sunlight, when it breaks through the Cornish mists, catches the weathered stone of the few dwellings, giving them a warm, almost amber hue, and illuminates the dark, rich mudflats exposed at low tide, a stark beauty in their own right. The ferry, a humble but vital link, traces a predictable path across the water, a constant, quiet pulse against the wider silence of the estuary. A faint scent of brine and damp earth hangs in the air, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity.

About This Helford Passage Map Page

Explore Helford Passage, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.106633, -5.129312. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.