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Penrose is the National Trust estate wrapped around Loe Pool, the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall, two miles south-west of Helston. The pool is cut off from the sea by Loe Bar, a broad shingle dam across the River Cober where the South West Coast Path crosses the estate. Seventeen miles of paths and multi-use trails run through ancient woodland, parkland and farmland, including a 10km circuit of the lake, a level, well-surfaced woodland route from Helston to the Stables Cafe that suits wheelchairs and pushchairs, and bridleways open to horses and bikes. The cafe occupies a 1780s stable block with a second-hand bookshop, and volunteers are restoring the 18th-century walled garden, where picnics are welcome. Reviewers praise the choice of routes, the accessible paths and how dog friendly the estate is. The Trust asks that dogs stay on a short lead around livestock; swimming, boating and fishing are banned at Loe Pool and off Loe Bar. Parking at the estate car parks is by donation.
Blue-green algae has been reported at Loe Pool by the Environment Agency. This algae can be harmful to people and pets. Avoid contact with the water.
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Dog friendly
Starts at Helston's free Fairground car park (TR13 8WN); 1.6 miles (2.56km), about 30-34 minutes, easy difficulty; level, well-surfaced multi-use path through Penrose woodland to the Stables Cafe.
Dog friendly
Starts at Helston Fairground car park (TR13 8WN, listed on page as TR18 8WN); 6.25 miles (10km) circular, about 3 hours, moderate difficulty with slight climbs and uneven woodland paths, may be muddy in winter.
Dog friendly
Starts at Penrose Hill Car Park (NT), TR13 0RB; 4 miles (6.4km) circular, about 2 hours, moderate difficulty with a moderate climb and uneven paths, may be muddy in winter.
Dog friendly
Starts at Degibna chapel car park (NT, donation-based), TR12 7PR; 2.5 miles (4km) circular, about 1.5 hours, moderate difficulty with a moderate climb and uneven paths.
Dog friendly
Starts at Penrose Hill car park, TR13 0RD; 1.5 miles (2.4km), 40 minutes, moderate difficulty with climbs over fields and uneven woodland paths, squeeze stiles and small steps.
