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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Mawnan

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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Mawnan

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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Mawnan

01:26

20.7km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.85 km for 294 m

After 7.51 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.00 km

Maenporth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This sheltered beach slopes gently into shallow and serene waters. With views of Pendennis Castle and the lighthouse on St Anthony Head, it’s a great spot to stop and watch the passing ships.

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3.30 km

Maenporth Beach

Highlight • Beach

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 …

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6.27 km

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Swanpool beach is a sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth. Behind the beach is Swanpool Nature Reserve (SSSI), a mix of fresh and sea water that is home to …

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7.56 km

View of Gyllyngvase Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Cliff Road there are lovely views towards Pennance Point and on to Rosemullion Head.

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7.95 km

Gyllyngvase Beach

Highlight • Beach

Gyllyngvase Beach, often referred to as Gylly Beach, is one of the most popular beaches in Falmouth on the south coast of England. It is a sandy, crescent-shaped beach with …

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10.4 km

Pendennis Headland affords breathtaking views across Falmouth Harbour and along the Cornish coastline. If you are lucky, you might spot dolphins off the coastline here. The imposing Pendennis Castle dominates …

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10.4 km

Pendennis Point

Highlight • Castle

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 …

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18.2 km

Penjerrick Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful Cornish sub-tropical garden that is not that well known, located between Budock and Mawnan Smith. There are 15 acres for you to explore, with several ponds …

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

1.68 km

1.34 km

1.13 km

350 m

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

1.04 km

361 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

26°C

21°C

0 %

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Maenporth Beach – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Mawnan

Maenporth Beach

Maenporth Beach

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

View of Gyllyngvase Beach

Gyllyngvase Beach

Pendennis Castle and Headland

Pendennis Point

Penjerrick Garden

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