Caradon Hill – Minions Village loop from Gunnislake

Caradon Hill – Minions Village loop from Gunnislake

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Caradon Hill – Minions Village loop from Gunnislake

04:32

86.5km

1,310m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Tamar Valley National Landscape

Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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608 m

Old Brick Building Near the Quarry

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Nice section of smooth, quiet road as an alternative to the main road towards Gunnislake. Can be a bit dusty past the quarry.

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13.4 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Lynher

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Bridge over the Lynher river. Either side of valley is a long climb. If you are heading towards Callington have 34/29 as a minimum, the gradient is tough. Its what …

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28.5 km

Caradon Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A bit of a slog of a hill, but it's worth it! Technical descent - can be narrow in places so be wary of cars coming up in the opposite direction

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30.7 km

Minions Village

Highlight • Pub

Views on a sunny day,quiet and nice area to explore.

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35.5 km

Flat Section in Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

If you're fed up with constantly going up and down hills this is the place to come. Although it isn't flat, it's a pretty consistent low gradient for the whole stretch

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45.7 km

Jamaica Inn

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Surely Cornwall's most famous inn, this is the setting of Daphne Du Maurier's novel 'Jamaica Inn'. The pub is a Grade II-listed building and was built in the mid-18th century. …

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45.9 km

View of Colliford Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A beautiful stretch with rolling hills. Take in the stunning views

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56.9 km

Treverbyn Mill and Ancient Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Treverbyn Ancient Bridge is a medieval crossing over the River Fowey. It is now used as a footbridge and on its western end contains parts of a much older crossing …

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