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South West England

Mawgan Porth Beach – St Colan Church loop from Newquay

Road cycling routes

South West England

Mawgan Porth Beach – St Colan Church loop from Newquay

Moderate

4.8

(5)

58

riders

Mawgan Porth Beach – St Colan Church loop from Newquay

02:00

37.2km

600m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.5 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.95 km

View of the Coast at Newquay Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

2

2.35 km

View of Tolcarne Beach from Narrowcliff

Highlight • Beach

3

8.53 km

Watergate Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watergate Bay is a beautiful two mile stretch of sand and a popular surfing spot. There are lifeguards in summer (May to September) and weekends up to October.

Watergate Bay …

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4

11.3 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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5

28.4 km

St Colan Church

Highlight • Religious Site

6

35.6 km

Towan Beach and Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The pirate golf is well grand.

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B

37.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

2.54 km

2.02 km

1.14 km

294 m

174 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

3.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Sunday 30 August

18°C

15°C

35 %

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