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South West England

Porthleven

South West England

Porthleven

The best MTB trails around Porthleven

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Mountain biking around Porthleven is a great to experience more of the landscape. But it’s often tough to know where to start. To help you find the best mtb routes around Porthleven, here are the best rides!

The Lizard Peninsula loop from Porthleven — Cornwall	Intermediate 03:37 48.5km
Loe Bar – Porthleven Harbour loop from Helston	Intermediate 01:56 27.6km
Loe Bar – Loe Bar loop from Helston	Intermediate 00:45 10.6km
South Wheal Francis Mine Ruins – Warrine Mine Shaft, Unity Wood loop from Porkellis	Expert 06:39 94.6km

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The Lizard Peninsula loop from Porthleven — Cornwall
03:37
48.5km
13.4km/h
560m
560m
Intermediate
3.0
(2)
13
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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2
Loe Bar – Porthleven Harbour loop from Helston
01:56
27.6km
14.2km/h
340m
340m
Intermediate
5.0
(6)
49
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3
Loe Bar – Loe Bar loop from Helston
00:45
10.6km
14.2km/h
80m
80m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
22
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4
South Wheal Francis Mine Ruins – Warrine Mine Shaft, Unity Wood loop from Porkellis
06:39
94.6km
14.2km/h
1,210m
1,210m
Expert
16
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Loe Bar – Lakeside Café loop from Helston

01:13

20.0km

16.3km/h

200m

200m

Easy

6

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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