Resting at the mouth of Mylor Creek along the picturesque Carrick Roads, an estuary on the River Fal, this quiet village is about three miles north of Falmouth and is best-known for its yacht marina, sailing fraternity, walking trails, water sports and scenery.

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A local’s guide to Mylor holidays…

Things to do in Mylor

Holidays in Mylor make the most of the beautiful south Cornwall coastline including the lovely town of nearby Falmouth. Explore places like Trefusis point which overlooks Falmouth Bay or enjoy the beautiful little walk from Mylor Bridge along Mylor Creek and around the headland to Restronguet Weir.

St Mylor, Parish Church

Nestled by the banks of the River Fal at the mouth of Mylor Creek, this site has been a place of worship since 411 AD. The church is open daily, year-round, and welcomes all visitors—whether for quiet prayer, reflection, or simply to explore. Its picturesque setting makes it a popular choice for wedding ceremonies and a favorite stop for many visitors throughout the year.

Mylor to Flushing Circular Walk

A 4.1-mile route through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking 2-3 hours to complete. The path runs along the creeks of Carrick Roads to Flushing, offering stunning views across to Falmouth, Fal, and St Mawes. It’s an easy to moderate walk, passing through a mix of coastal paths, woods, fields, and open spaces. Although well-defined, it can become very muddy after rain. Ideal for dog walkers, the route combines beautiful scenery with a relaxed, varied landscape.

Boat hire charters

Hire a private speed boat with Falmouth Bay Tailored Tours with an experienced skipper, perfect for up to seven guests. Enjoy beautiful scenery, spot wildlife, explore hidden creeks, and learn about local history. Bring your own picnic or stop at a waterside pub, and even take a swim or high-speed ride across the bay. Dogs are welcome, and the trip can be customised for an unforgettable day. Ideal for a relaxing sunset cruise with food and drinks as you soak up the views.

Stand up paddleboarding

Take to the water with Falmouth River Watersports Kayak and Standup paddleboarding where the team have over twenty years’ experience working in and running waters sports centres in Europe and the UK. With a focus on providing a safe and friendly environment for guests of all abilities to enjoy Mylor harbour and the wider Carrick estuary, you’ll learn the basics of balance, moving, turning, getting back on and saving others, before enjoying a paddle down the river in the sunshine – perfect!

Restaurants in Mylor

Cafe Mylor

Perfectly poised on the edge of the historic Mylor Yacht Harbour. this beautifully located cafe prides itself on its service and offers barista coffee, freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. It’s also super dog friendly and easy to reach from the many scenic footpaths and routes in the area which is great news for anyone who enjoys an outdoor escapade. Flushing village is just a short scenic walk around Trefusis point where you can use the foot ferry for a lift over to Falmouth.

Castaways Wine Bar

Resting on the bank of the Fal River, this wine bar on Mylor Harbour boasts beautiful scenery and a dynamic seasonal menu of quality seafood, locally sourced produce, draught beers and great wine. The food here is rated as excellent as is the service, and with stunning views, it’s a lovely place to visit.

  • What is the closest beach to Mylor?

    The closest beach to Mylor is Flushing Beach which is small and quiet and has lovely views of Falmouth and the boats in the harbour. You can reach Flushing Beach by car in about 10 minutes from Mylor or by a longer walk along the coastline. Bigger beaches can be found within a 30-minute drive like Gyllyngvase Beach, Swanpool Beach and Maenporth Beach.

  • What can you do in Mylor?

    If you’re looking for relaxation and love the outdoors and water sports, Mylor is ideal. A hot spot for sailing and boating, there are also fantastic walking routes along the water and inland. Nearby, Flushing village has a couple of great pubs like the 13th Century Pandora Inn, and The Royal Standard, while within 30 minutes’ drive is Trebah Garden, Pendennis Castle, The National Maritime Museum and Swanpool Beach.

  • How do you get to Mylor from Falmouth or Truro?

    Mylor is conveniently located close to both Falmouth and Truro. From Falmouth, it is just a 10–15-minute drive (around 4 miles), and you can reach it by taking the A39 road, followed by the local B roads. From Truro, Mylor is about a 20-minute drive (around 10 miles), also via the A39. Some bus routes do operate nearby, but a direct service may not always be available.

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