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Gyllyngvase Beach – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth

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Gyllyngvase Beach – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth

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Gyllyngvase Beach – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth

00:52

13.1km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.06 km for 66 m

After 11.7 km for 110 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

6.18 km

Falmouth Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Boattrip from Falmouth up the river Fal!

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2

6.87 km

Robin Knox-Johnston Bronze Footprints

Highlight • Historical Site

Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person to sail non-stop solo around the world. In a time without all the technology we have now, this is a truly impressive feat. The …

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3

7.09 km

Falmouth Marina

Highlight • Structure

4

9.51 km

Pendennis Castle and Headland

Highlight • Castle

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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5

9.59 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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6

11.4 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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7

11.8 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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8

13.1 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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B

13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.52 km

1.47 km

1.45 km

496 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

869 m

405 m

177 m

106 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Thursday 22 October

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9°C

85 %

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