"Chocolate box" charm! Coastal walk Is it worth visiting Helford, Manaccan Cornwall?

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2 жыл бұрын

This is a stunningly beautiful walk, covering 5 miles of the best creekside walking in Cornwall.
Starting at Helford village early in the morning, we climb over the headland to Manaccan, a village full of thatched cottages. The church in Manaccan plays host to a fabulous fig tree but it is not growing in the churchyard but rooted in the wall of the tower. Some 200 years old, the tree grows within the rubble of the church wall but beware! - anyone who picks a fruit will be doomed to bad luck!
After exploring Manaccan, we follow Gillan Creek as far is possible before turning back along the south bank of the River Helford. This shoreline, offers secluded coves, inaccessible to vehicles and they are therefore incredibly quiet even during the busy summer holiday season.
Full of anecdotes and little snippets of history and the usual banter, join us as we explore this little bit of heaven in Cornwall.
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We are Sarah and Andrew and we film our walks around Cornwall and publish on KZfaq, usually weekly. Sometimes we stay in accommodation in Cornwall and upload our vlog. Sarah is fascinated by sea glass and likes to collect it so there may be the occasional sea glass video too. The channel is a hobby and we both have normal day jobs!
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@susanbarganier2282 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You two always make me smile! Thank you so much.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

We try our best!! Sarah :)

@phil7301 2 жыл бұрын

I remember you did a video last year at peak holiday season, and you dodged the crowds by walking a river then too. Thanks Andrew for the reminder of me being old ! You said that book was an "old book , from the 90s" ha, . Wish I could go back to the 80s/90s ! Keep up the good work 👍🥟🥟🥟

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

You and me both! Sarah :)

@JeanineMarieCompassion Жыл бұрын

I’m in Arizona and just discovered your gorgeous videos tonight! Thank you!!❤

@stephenjohns3817 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video of the best river in the world! Took me right back to my younger days in those peaceful surroundings....tks 🙂

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Sarah :)

@lindacourtemanche7728 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely area. The villages in the southern part of Cornwall are beautiful. But as an American, I find the roads quit scary. They are more like paths than actual roads. I would need a driver to get me around. And yes, Andrew, if I was driving, there would be lots of "hitage" happening. Finally, Sara, you rock Cornish Walking Trails fashions. Love your hoodie today. 💕👟🐕🍁🌞

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely comment!! Sarah :)

@billturner3202 2 жыл бұрын

Once again a huge thank you to you both. Your walks are such a positive thing. Hoping to do these walks in 2022.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

How exciting! Will you let us know the dates? Maybe email us? Sarah :)

@ronking9683 2 жыл бұрын

Figs Grow From The Leaf Axle ( No Flowers ) If There Is One Little Bump It Will Be A Shoot , If There Are Two , One Will Be A Fig ! Easy To Grow And Good To Eat.

@howaboutawalk1665 2 жыл бұрын

Lovley walk.

@marieryan2541 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah and Andrew. I really loved you walk today. So peaceful and relaxing with birds and river sounds. The cottages were picture perfect especially the taccth roof ones. Marie

@judybee 2 жыл бұрын

So peaceful. And all things crossed I will be there in 4 weeks time! It's a part of the Lizard I haven't explored before although those tiny narrow roads are a bit hairy!! I predict a lot of reverse gear will be needed! Hopefully in mid October it won't be that busy, but you know the feeling....you get to a bend and hold your breath waiting for another vehicle to appear round the corner! The Helford creek area is where they filmed Poldark's rescue of Dwight Enys..doubling up as France! I'm going to find the Cornish Curiosities Book you had with you Sarah. Looks interesting. I like quirky things! Such a quiet, peaceful & tranquil walk. Fab. J x

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

I think we are desensitised to the narrow Cornish roads, often preferring them in the summer months as a short cut - you would love the one I use to take my daughter to work sometimes!! Sarah :)

@TravellingTorunn 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful walk through this lush area and as always with a lot of interesting information 🥰 Thank you! Here is some trivia from me 😊: A copy of HMS Bounty was built in 1962 for the making of the movie Mutiny on the Bounty. This ship visited Bergen in 2011, and it was really interesting to take a look both on deck and inside. Sadly this ship sank off the coast of North Carolina during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. Torunn 😊

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Torunn, Thanks for sharing!! Lovely story, if a little ironic! Sarah :)

@bobspeller2225 2 жыл бұрын

A fantastic walk and very interesting, well done you two. Bob

@sallydingle321 2 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous walk 👌and again...some great facts and stories 😁. How amazing was the fig tree at the church. I have a friend that I meet for walks who lives at Perranarworthal and this one has got to be on our list 👍. Michael Portillo has definitely missed out there 😂👏💝😘

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

We were so bemused as to why it had no figs! Never mind! as beautiful walk so there's always next year!! Sarah :)

@sallydingle321 2 жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails like you said, probably it was cut back hard and takes a while to recover maybe 👍😁

@robertdowdall1068 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@stephenwalden6342 2 жыл бұрын

That was a was a wonderful trail, I love stories about the English Civil War, and it was interesting to know about the last battle was fought their 😉🌟🌟

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sarah :)

@Dean0 2 жыл бұрын

Another fabulous video, well done both, love them

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Sarah :)

@wolvoman1 2 жыл бұрын

Up to 2 hours £1.20, so you would think up to 4 hours would be £2.40, but no, anyhow enough of my moaning, another enjoyable interesting walk, thank you.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Logic and parking tolls are not always friends!! Sarah :)

@amazinggrace4036 2 жыл бұрын

Love this new video, love the houses, love the church, love your new word Andrew, “hitage?” Marvelous 😉…thank you for a lovely walk…a must do! Love to see puppy again!! All the best to you both! Ana 🌹

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ana! Sarah :)

@SpanishEclectic 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Southern California! I've been obsessed with Cornwall since I saw the 1970s Poldark series...and then Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca. Alas, my one and only trip to the UK was in October many years ago, and we were advised to visit York instead. On blazing summer days here, I love to sit with a cup of tea and tag along vicariously on your refreshing coastal jaunts. I will get there some day. Your tours are wonderful.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

I hope we give you a taste of Cornwall to savour! Sarah :)

@kevinweatheritt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah and Andrew, great video again . Can I tell you when my wife and I visited Cornwall several times in the mid 80`s we had no problem with hittage as we drove an original mini clubman, today's vehicles have put on a few inches but then again so have we.HA HA

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't they just!! Today's vehicles hardly fit in parking spaces, which seem to be going the other way! Sarah :)

@bookprincess612 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful walk: lots of informations, beautiful light and colour and great sounds (😊). Enjoyed it very much !!!

@TheSWolfe 5 ай бұрын

What a lovely trek, with an interesting combination of sights to see along the way! I adore Cornwall's thatched cottages, some of which look to me more like stately manses that just happen to have thatched roofs. Impressive stonework can be found nearly everywhere you glance, and the abundant flora makes me long for a wee country garden to call my own. I especially enjoyed the creek/riverside route you took, complete with a gorgeous ocean view! Your videos always leave me grinning. Thanks for posting!

@AnnieWarbux 2 жыл бұрын

Love!

@ecorb6614 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely walk and video. Thanks so much!

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@markkendall9167 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah & Andrew, We loved watching this as we were there first week of September and did some of this walk while we were staying at Helford Passage. It has become one of our favourite parts of Cornwall. Best wishes from Mark & Kathryn.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Sarah :)

@SuperJules57 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful walk, you pick such lovely places to walk ,thank you 🥰

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

We know the spots, although not so many left in Cornwall these days!! Sarah :)

@karenhaylock9021 2 жыл бұрын

Another great walk. Love you two. Really must visit Cornwall. Maybe a day trip while we're down in Devon.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sarah :)

@sylviatrewhella3898 2 жыл бұрын

Staying at Tremorna Cottage in Helford village some years ago on holiday with friends.We walked the coastal path out of the village to St Anthony through a carpet of bluebells & wild garlic..We have never forgotten our week there..🙋‍♀️

@ytubechannel997 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice walk. Enjoyed the scenery.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)

@nathonhamilton4524 Жыл бұрын

Another very nice video...thankyou to you both.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@simonupex2628 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite part of Cornwall, haven't been down the helford river valley for around five years or so, must get back there soon.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Stunningly beautiful area! Sarah :)

@JoannaLouise200 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous walk in Autumn sunshine ~ a special time of the year (Spring also)...something to do with Seasons of transition. It's like the whole of nature gives a sigh and starts taking a rest (spotted the Keat's verse there Sarah!). Just so enjoy the historic and quirky folklore anecdotes peppering these incredibly scenic walks ~ we probably don't always realize how much prep you two do for each video. This is always such a Friday treat ~ thank you!

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, there is a bit of research going on to find a bit of spice in our videos! Sarah :)

@JoannaLouise200 2 жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails Very good! :)

@esthermorrissey1454 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t you just live in the most beautiful part of the Country? Your video captures the delights of the “Cornish Roads” & the scenery’s just wonderful. Again, a beautiful walk & thank you for sharing this - we really enjoyed it.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Tiny roads in Helford! Sarah :)

@carolann963 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah and Andrew, that was a lovely walk on a lovely sunny September day, very peaceful and quiet. Curious to know the name of the huge tree that Sarah was attempting to show span of. Thank you both ❤️

@lionelmarytravels6003 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing the speed of those cars in the narrow lanes, we have very similar lanes close to us, where we often walk. If I see a vehicle approaching at too higher speed, I stand out in the road until they slow down. Works every time. They’re all local people and should know better. That gate had a proper Cornish latch on it. Doesn’t cost a penny.

@albertjenkin1146 2 жыл бұрын

I visited Newquay for the Cornish arts gathering.On the cliff top, there was some wind. A local sid it "were blawin' harder than Camborne Town Band".

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Sarah :)

@diannehoworth7658 Жыл бұрын

Gee l wish l had watched these videos before l ventured on my SWCP back in may… you are both a wealth of knowledge about the history of this part of Cornwall

@eleveneleven9068 2 жыл бұрын

Being where that Fig Tree is,it has to have been seed accidently planted from a bird eating the fruit from an even older tree elsewhere that may not be there anymore. The one next to the Church is not a very impressive specimen for 200 years old due to obviously being in a terrible position,I've seen much much larger specimens that are only 30 years old,I've definetly seen many that are more impressive at only 10 years old too. Cuttings are very easy to grow so maybe the church can allow somebody to prune off some material and have a special day where they sell all the cuttings rooted in pots for others to grow and therfor the whole village can say they have plants from this apparently famous specimen. At least that would preserve the tree in the form of siblings as its very likely to eventually strangle itself out. Incase the church is worried about the health of the parent plant,the sap is latex,so it's very good and preventing infection from being cut-Just don't get in your eyes and wash off of hands(Gloves and goggles would be a good idea)Just do during summer so the wounds can all calous over. Im more interested in the Euphorbia you passed in the lane at the very beginning of the video(Also has latex sap) because at a glance it looked like Eupborbia Longifolia which has a beautiful honey fragrance when it flowers,,If it was Longifolia as hard to tell from a distance obviously,they also grow very easily. Relaxing video. Is that also Sedum 'Autumn Joy' Infront of the Fig ?

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

A challenging position for a tree to grow and a balance for the church between maintaining the building and also the quirky fig tree, for which the church is well known! I would love a cutting from this tree - what a good idea! Sarah :)

@bernicebest 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning walking tour full of interest and humour as always, the narrow lanes with the ‘hittage’ marks were quite daunting! Some lovely thatch cottages, I loved Andrews story about the boat 🛶 & Brandy ending up at the Isle of Wight, the fig tree was quite impressive, but I thought it needed a bit of t.l.c. If it is to last another two century’s despite the warnings of ill luck! that massive tree you hugged Sarah was magnificent, this was a fabulous and informative tour, your four legged friend looks to be a good tracker dog and is always in good spirits, thank all three of you for some wonderful entertainment👏🤗 p.s remind someone to put some fresh water outside church for doggies🙄p.p.s can’t get rid of the image of hens fighting to get through cat flap/dog door😂

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

The hen story made me giggle too! Just imagining them wondering in and out, pecking around the graveyard! Sarah :)

@bernicebest 2 жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails it gives a new meaning to go and fetch the eggs dear, 🙄 and just imagine what a state the whole church would be in, they would hardly form an orderly line straight to the belfry I wonder if the bats minded sharing their space! I’m beginning to wonder if this is one of Andrews wind ups! Sounds a bit eggstraordinary to me! 🤔

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

@@bernicebest LOL! Very good! Sarah :D

@bernicebest 2 жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails if you ever need a stand in and Andrew needs a break, you know where to find me, you would end up giving me gas and air though, and that’s just to get me out of the car! thanks Sarah until next time 🤩

@cebusapella9125 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah and Andrew, what an absolutely beautiful walk, and a really, really interesting video, many thanks. Manaccan has one other claim to fame, which is the mineral manaccanite, discovered by geologist vicar William Gregor in a stream at Manaccan. It is a mineral of titanium, and its discovery led to the discovery of that metal.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh! Yes! We will probably include in a video if we walk the other side of the creek from Manaccan to Porthallow! Sarah :)

@alisonalexandratou8723 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sarah and Andrew, I have a lovely wide, mature fig tree in my garden in Greece. It produces figs every year from both old branches and new shoots. It gets seriously pruned each February enabling large spaces in-between the branches to allow light through for the figs in summer which are always covered by some leaves, otherwise it gets way too bushy! 🍈🌿 Looking at what resembles a 'daughter' type fig tree ( mature fig trees as I have noticed here, have several widely spread out thick branches), I'm wondering if the roots 🌱growing out from the church wall actually have enough strength to produce figs due to its position and of course in need of daily strong🌞! Liking the sea glass collection as always!😊

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

It is a challenging position to grow! I think maybe you are right and if it was tended, i.e. some of the young, sappy growth removed and it had less to support, it may well fruit! Sarah :)

@brianmerrien3290 2 жыл бұрын

So. Were you both Manaccard.😂❤

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Very good! Sarah :)

@carolanne7085 2 жыл бұрын

Most figs grow off last years growth...looks like this one has been pruned maybe every couple of weeks, a bit like my partner, who always asks the barber for a number two hair cut haha! Check out Mlgardener channel for his tips on growing figs 4 years ago. I have just bought some young fruit plants from Morrisons for £2 each, but no figs, had to nip into Aldi and picked up a pack of four figs to eat, so just wondered whether they can be grown from the fruit itself... new subscriber here, this walk you did was wonderful, brings back fond memories of visiting the Helford area.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

£2 per plant sounds like a really good price! My Dad was curious about growing walnuts from a walnut nut and he was successful. We wonder now how big it will grow, being a natural tree and not grafted to a rootstock. He has planted it in a field so size is not a problem, just a fascination or curiosity! Sarah :)

@TheFowey 2 жыл бұрын

Im intrigued to know who was buried under that fig tree theres rather a large mound of earth there maybe theyve eaten all the figs

@tonycritchley8034 2 жыл бұрын

👏 feels 👍 I'm walking with you , do you film in uhd ( 4k) well done

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

No, we use HD 1080p at 50fps. 4k file sizes are 4 times larger than 1080 and this would be an issue, particularly with the length of our videos, to upload to KZfaq. Our internet speed is slow and, having looked into it, the upload time would be many hours! Sarah :)

@tonycritchley8034 2 жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails Thanks for that