St Nectan's Waterfall

Absolutely beautiful experience. The walk from the Car Park is around 30-40 minutes (depending on confidence and if your dog stops every minute to sniff haha) and then the same on the way back. We went in December so quite muddy so definitely worth bringing waterproof footwear with grip. Some big steps and rough terrain to climb to get to the top and then you have to be very cautious going down due to how slippery it is. Also if you have a pully dog...be careful! The walk on the way there was stunning and once we got to the main attraction, it felt very serene and definitely worth walking barefoot through the water to get to the other side (so maybe bring a small towel). We also had some lunch at The Tree of Life Cafe which was nice - maybe a few more vegan options would be perfect ;). Nature trail was lovely and onsite toilets a bonus. We hugely enjoyed our trip here and the dog was loving every minute. Highly recommended.

Absolutely beautiful and well worth the visit!! We visited in October half term, and it wasnt busy. There is a car park, that is £3 for the day, and it states its a 30 min walk to the waterfall. Its such a lovely walk, I visited with my 4 year old who was far to busy enjoying the mud and puddles to moan. There is a lovely cafe once you reach the waterfall entrance, we stopped for a well deserved ice-cream. Defo go bare foot in the waterfall - very invigorating. After we went to the lovely little shop to choose some crystals. Such a great day out, it was raining but that didn't dampen the day, almost made it more fun :)

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"

Half an hour walk fro the car park but it's magical. The cafe is very cosy and serves eclxcellent food and drinks. The pasties are probably the best we've had. Kids loved it and so did we

Wonderful place off the beaten track, a nice hike up to and around the falls lots of artwork along the way to look at too ,great location nice cafe and fantastic grounds to walk around, staff are very friendly too

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.

🌿 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! 🌟