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Helman Tor, the Luxulyan Valley, Fowey and Lostwithiel loop from Bodmin

Helman Tor, the Luxulyan Valley, Fowey and Lostwithiel loop from Bodmin

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Helman Tor, the Luxulyan Valley, Fowey and Lostwithiel loop from Bodmin

04:09

50.4km

950m

Gravel riding

You’re spoiled with stretches of sublime gravel, plentiful enchanting lanes, ancient sites and towns, and some fresh sea air with this jaunt down to Fowey from Bodmin Parkway train station. …

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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8.24 km

Helman Tor

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Helman Tor is a nature reserve and Scheduled Ancient Monument with a granite ridge, logan stone and prehistoric hill fort. It is believed that the site dates back around 6,000 …

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8.87 km

The Saints Way Ridgeline Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Linking Helman Tor in the north down towards Lanlivery, this is a great track along the tops that forms part of the Saint's Way long distance hiking trail.

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14.8 km

Luxulyan Valley: Treffry Viaduct and Par Tramway

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

An absolutely magical stretch of shared cycleway and footpath that follows the River Par on what was once an old tramway. You're surrounded by reminders of the Luxulyan Valley's historic …

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27.2 km

Love Lane Bridleway (Saints' Way Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Part of the Saint's Way long distance trail, this section of bridleway known as 'Love Lane' is a cracking way to ride into Fowey if you're on an off-road worthy bike.

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42.1 km

Lostwithiel Medieval Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Pronounced Lost-with-ee-ul, this is Cornwall's antiques capital. The name is believed to come from the Cornish 'lostwydhyel' or 'the place at the tail of the forest'.

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45.0 km

Duchy of Cornwall Nursery Café

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Known as the Duchy Cafe for short, this is a garden centre, gift shop and upmarket cafe just outside Lostwithiel.

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48.8 km

Respryn Bridge

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Dating back to the 15th century, Respryn Bridge is built from granite and is famous for being a strategic crossing point of the River Fowey during the English Civil War, …

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50.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

7.16 km

2.25 km

1.02 km

594 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

17.4 km

7.81 km

909 m

Elevation

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Saturday 29 November

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Helman Tor, the Luxulyan Valley, Fowey and Lostwithiel loop from Bodmin

Helman Tor

The Saints Way Ridgeline Path

Luxulyan Valley: Treffry Viaduct and Par Tramway

Love Lane Bridleway (Saints' Way Section)

Lostwithiel Medieval Bridge

Duchy of Cornwall Nursery Café

Respryn Bridge

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