Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.19 km

View of Park Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pull over to see the stunning views over Park Head, especially lovely during sunset

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5.53 km

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

For Poldark fans, this was the beach used as Nampara Cove for the popular BBC series. The cliffs above are where Ross was frequently seen riding his horse.

Although small …

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10.8 km

Harlyn Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Harlyn Bay has all you could want in a beach; sand, rock pools, dunes, safe seas, beginner friendly surf and summer lifeguards.

There is a café at the north east …

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15.1 km

Padstow Harbour

Highlight • Rest Area

Padstow Harbour is a picturesque port and the perfect place to enjoy fish and chips. It was made famous by the celebrity chef Rick Stein who still has a restaurant, …

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17.0 km

Little Petherick Creek Iron Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Bridge over Little Petherick Creek, just before coming into Padstow. This beautiful and iconic structure is a timeless classic, evocative of a different age.

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20.2 km

Beach

44.4 km

St Mawgan

Highlight • Settlement

47.7 km

Mawgan Porth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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48.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

7.66 km

905 m

887 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

9.40 km

6.37 km

406 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

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View of Park Head

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