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Cruising along the Helford River near Falmouth in Cornwall, we have discovered a beautiful hidden chapel. Walkers beware the steps down from the chapel lead to the water. Our sister company  Koru Kayaking moor up and explore the chapel on foot, but on our Helford River Cruise we enjoy the view from the water.

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We walked up the wooden steps and found St Francis Chapel. The chapel was built in 1930 and dedicated to the memory of Dr Leo O’Neill, brother to Sybil Jerram O’Neill who was a yachtsman and loved to sail on the Helford River.

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With a small arched doorway.

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and statue of St Francis of Assisi, who was the patron animals and the ecology. When entering the chapel a statue of St Francis holding an animal faces you.  

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For the best times to visit the chapel on our Frenchman’s Creek Kayak Adventure email enquiries@korukayaking.co.uk or for our boat trip times simply contact us