St Nectan's Waterfall

Well worth a visit for a short walk through some beautiful countryside before reaching the waterfall. The waterfall itself is lovely. It may not be Niagara Falls but it's still nice to see and worth the trek. There is also a very nice little coffee shop at the waterfall site with ample outdoor seating. The car park is located in Trethevy but clearly labelled "St Nectans Waterfall car park"

It's a but if a hike from the car park but once your there it's a lovely place. Nice walk along the river to reach the waterfall. Great photo opportunities once your down at the base of the falls. Go outside of peak times for the best photos. Nice cafe at the top which serves great coffee, cakes and sausage rolls.

St Nectan’s Waterfall is absolutely worth the visit if you're in Cornwall. Just be aware that the GPS location isn’t completely accurate - you can’t drive right up to the waterfall. You’ll need to park in the designated car park just before the right turn to the falls (only £3 for the whole day), and then enjoy a 30-minute walk through a stunning forest trail to reach the site. The walk itself is part of the experience—peaceful, scenic, and filled with the sounds of nature. It’s quite steep in places and can be a bit slippery when wet, so wear comfortable shoes with good grip. The path is well-maintained, with railings where needed to keep it safe. When you arrive, the site is clearly laid out with signs and staff to guide you. There’s a café, toilets, and a picnic area where you can take a break. The site also hosts meditation sessions, yoga classes, and retreats, and there’s even a dedicated meditation room. Admission to the waterfall is £10 per person. The waterfall itself is beautiful and it's worth visiting.

Absolutely stunning waterfall which I was very happy to see and would recommend. However, there are few little bits to be aware of. There is a car park, but if you follow the signs, it will take you around 30-40mins to get to the shop and café (the path goes through the woods and it is nice). The price to see the waterfall is £10. You enter another path with uneven stairs and stones; you walk back up different way. To see the waterfall itself you have to walk on the stones or take your shoes off and just get into the water. The place is dog friendly, but if I knew how the path looks like, I would probably not go with my 11-year old dog. On the way back to the car park, we've chosen shorter way through the fields (15mins walk).

What a little slice of heaven to walk into and spend time in. Connected to the joy of the place immediately. So much care and attention to helping this place be a intentional healing one. Steep steps but worth the effort to get there. Magical way to complete our stone circle and ancient sites visit in Cornwall. Washed away and cleansed old energies and left revitalised and refreshed.

Parking on the main road (3£). Then at least 30 minutes walk (take the right route - it takes you past the small stream - especially nice on a hot day). Wear good shoes. Expect steep steps. You have to walk up to the gift store and coffee shop. There is a nice meditation room. Admission fee is 10£. Then you walk down to the waterfall. Steep again. Beautiful place. Then you walk up again to the shop. More to walk around there, so talke time with you. You can walk back the same way or take the bit easier way back - carefull, narrow and cars can pass by. It is point 11 on the map where the toilets are. You walk up steep about for 300 m but then it goes downhill. It is the easier way back. Over all? It was worth it.

Beautiful waterfall in tranquil setting. Good 30min walk to and from so wear boots and be prepared for lots of steps. £10 adults and £5 children entry is a bargain. Lovely big cafe too. Toilets. Outdoor seating.

🌿 Beautiful place to enjoy nature 🍃, relax to the soothing sound of the waterfall 💧, and do a short trek 🥾 to the top of the falls. 💡 You can trek the whole way and avoid the paid entry 🚫💷 (but also miss the main waterfall view 👀). 🚗 Park at the village parking lot 🅿️ — don’t follow Google Maps ❌🗺️. 🌲 We walked up through the woodlands 🌳 and along the river 🌊, enjoyed the waterfalls 💦, refreshed with food & drink 🍔🥤, then took an alternative way down — a narrow single track 🚜 for farm vehicles. ✅ Worth the visit! 🌟