Menifters is situated in a rural area and the nearest house is some 200 yards away. Within a short distance you can join a footpath that will take you to Porthallow Cove, about a mile and quarter away. To go further a field you can join the footpath through the paddock which will take you to Manaccan: 2 miles away. In the opposite direction you can walk along the paths to St Keverne, also 2 miles.

Helford river with it lovely creeks and wooded shore is 5 miles and the sandy beach of Coverack is 5 miles. Within 12 miles you are able to reach the picturesque Kynance Cove and Kennack sands is 8 miles. Local attractions include:

National Trust's Glendurgan: one of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South West.

Pendennis Castle: from Henry VIII fortress to the secret World War II base.

Porthkerris Diving Centre: A professional PADI 5* Dive Centre on the Lizard Peninsular. They offer the whole range of PADI Scuba Diving Courses. Have a go at diving with a "Try Dive" under expert guidance. It has one of the best shore dives and offers RIB and hard boat charters to local reefs and wrecks.

Flambards Village Theme Park: fun for the children whatever the weather.

Poldark Mine: experience the thrill of an underground tour in a genuine Cornish Tin Mine.

If you prefer walking there is the South West Coastpath, Porthallow is the halfway point.