Stithians Reservoir Dam – Penrose Estate loop from Stithians

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Stithians Reservoir Dam – Penrose Estate loop from Stithians

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Stithians Reservoir Dam – Penrose Estate loop from Stithians

03:45

55.5km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Parking

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7 m

Stithians Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Stithians Reservoir is a man-made, dammed reservoir dating back to 1962, with construction being completed in five years. The valley behind the dam was flooded, including 274 acres of …

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11.2 km

Gweek Village Green and Creekside

Highlight • River

Gweek village green is a great spot to stop for a picnic beside the creek. There are benches to sit and enjoy the creekside views. The village store is not …

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11.2 km

Greek Quay at High Tide

Highlight • Structure

The only from here is uphill

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12.6 km

Gweek Wood

Forest

14.1 km

Roskymmer Wood

Forest

23.9 km

On Saturday mornings, Penrose becomes the venue of West Cornwall's Parkrun with around 200 runners each week completing the 5km course. The running route follows the old Victorian carriageway through …

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24.3 km

Penrose Hill Estate

Highlight • Lake

The Penrose Hill Estate is owned by the National Trust. The estate comprises of woodland, a coastal lake, Stable cafe plus traffic free cycling and walking tracks.

For further details see their website nationaltrust.org.uk/penrose/features/new-cycling-at-penrose

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27.1 km

Porthleven Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Porthleven is a picturesque port on the south coast of Cornwall. It has become popular for its array of restaurants, cafes and art galleries.

The local market selling crafts and …

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29.1 km