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Swanpool is an important inland brackish nature reserve. There is a wide variety of wildlife here, including the Trembling Sea Mat, which is found nowhere else in the UK. It's a good place for a quick break on a ride, the road goes along the eastern edge of the lake.

Great basic range, with some goodies for on the go

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Can get very windy here!

As Maenporth is an east facing beach it is sheltered and with shallow water it is very popular with families. Behind the beach is a wetland, home to a variety of bird and wildlife. There is a beach cafe and remains of a shipwrecked trawler, Ben Asdale, are visible when the tide is out. She succumbed to the rocks on a stormy, snowy November night in 1978. 11 crewman were saved in treacherous conditions but tragically three died. It is possible to scramble across the rocks for a better view of her remains.

Pendennis point provides beautiful views of the coast and is only a very short distance from busy Falmouth. The name comes the Cornish Pen (Headland) and Dynas (Castle). Dolphins and Basking Sharks have been spotted here along with more frequent visits from seals. Pendennis Castle began life in the 16th Century as a gun fort and has guarded the entrance to Carrick Roads (Falmouth Estuary) since. It is looked after by English Heritage and open to visitors.

Argal Reservoir is a popular fishing area, known as one of the best in the South West. It is also a popular area for walking and is overlooked by Mabe Church. There is a café at the reservoir plus public toilets, but swimming and watersports are not permitted.

Sitithians Lake is the largest inland water in West Cornwall and boasts a variety of watersports at an activity centre, fishing, lakeside walking and a café. The lake is a reservoir, dammed in 1967 which submerged 274 acres of farmland. This bridge was created to replace roads that were now under water.