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Pentewan Railway Trail – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from St. Ewe

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Pentewan Railway Trail – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from St. Ewe

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Pentewan Railway Trail – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from St. Ewe

01:29

21.1km

270m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.1 km for 205 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.57 km

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Historical Site

The Lost Gardens of Heligan make for a mysterious and romantic visit. The gardens lay forgotten for decades after the outbreak of WWI until 1990, when they were re-discovered behind …

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3.88 km

Cornwall National Landscape Forest

Highlight • Forest

This piece is a continuous climb and requires endurance.

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5.98 km

Pentewan Railway Trail

Highlight • Trail

Between London Apprentice and Pentewan runs the disused Pentewan Railway Line. It is now a flat traffic free trail of around 4.5km in one direction so makes the perfect place …

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7.39 km

Riverside Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice flat multi-use track. Tarmac for the 1st half then hard parked gravel for the rest. Suitable for road bikes, at least I ride it with my 28mm tyres without any issues.

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14.8 km

Pentewan Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Pentewan harbour is entirely cut off from the sea after the clay export industry here dried up in favour of nearby Charlestown and Par. It was also used for pilchard …

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14.9 km

Pentewan Beach and Village

Highlight • Beach

Lovely seaside village to stop off at for refreshments during your ride. Great coffee and cakes available from Little Bay Cafe or if you fancy a beer there's the Ship …

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18.2 km

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Natural

The jungle

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is one of the most famous gardens in England. It is located eight kilometers south of St Austell near Mevagissey in Cornwall. Originally …

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21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

6.24 km

1.04 km

731 m

132 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

2.48 km

1.38 km

1.05 km

444 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

20°C

13°C

16 %

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Pentewan Railway Trail – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from St. Ewe

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Cornwall National Landscape Forest

Pentewan Railway Trail

Riverside Valley Trail

Pentewan Quay

Pentewan Beach and Village

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

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