Mawgan Porth is a much quieter alternative to the very busy Newquay. With gorgeous sand and stunning clifftops, its a surprise that it doesn't get more crowded when it's only 4 miles from Newquay. Even at high tide there is a lot of sand and life guards are present during the summer (May till September).

There are pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes nearby and it is a Sunday Times award winning beach.

Josse M

August 11, 2020

Road cycling

A lovely little beach which has some pretty spectacular sunsets.

Alice Baddeley

November 3, 2022

Cycling

Large sandy lesser known west facing beach with rock pools offering spectacular evening sunsets.

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1. Mawgan Porth & Watergate Bay loop from Padstow

35.8km

01:59

540m

Cycle a moderate 22.3-mile (35.8 km) loop from Padstow, exploring the stunning coastal scenery of Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay.

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2. Newquay & Watergate Bay loop from Padstow

71.7km

03:49

970m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Mawgan Porth, Watergate Bay & St Agnes loop from Perranporth — Cornwall

82.8km

04:21

1,250m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Mawgan-In-Pydar, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Mawgan Porth Beach

1. Mawgan Porth & Watergate Bay loop from Padstow

2. Newquay & Watergate Bay loop from Padstow

3. Mawgan Porth, Watergate Bay & St Agnes loop from Perranporth — Cornwall

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