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Brian Swan

I'm a Cornwall based XC mountain biker, trail rider and road cyclist and are frequently seen exploring the off road trails and roads around Cornwall and South Devon.
www.cornwalls.co.uk/sports-and-activities/mineral-tramways-trails.htm

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went for a bike ride.

March 20, 2026

St Mellion and Back

First ride of any distance of the season. Pic' 6 of 7 old A388 not A38.

Time

1h57m

Distance

22.6km

Speed

14.1km/h

Ascent

260m

Descent

260m

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March 20, 2026

What a day to ride. Great Brian

went mountain biking.

February 22, 2026

Salter Mill. This is my first post of the year though I cycle all year round, locally only off season.

Local ride

Time

0h56m

Distance

9.15km

Speed

10.8km/h

Ascent

60m

Descent

50m

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February 25, 2026

Good to see you posting Brian. Keep going sir. In the East Midlands we don't get to see too many yachts stood like dominos. 🤭

went mountain biking.

September 29, 2025

Plymouth Barbican, the Hoe and Hooe Lake

Cover picture: Smeaton's Tower.

Time

3h46m

Distance

37.6km

Speed

13.0km/h

Ascent

210m

Descent

170m

September 29, 2025

 love the lighthouse picture Brian 😎👍

went mountain biking.

September 25, 2025

Drake's Trail

Coypool RD to Tavistock via Drake's Trail.

Time

4h24m

Distance

52.8km

Speed

14.0km/h

Ascent

380m

Descent

370m

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September 28, 2025

I really need to do some more riding round my home town (Plymouth) – must be so much to explore

went mountain biking.

September 5, 2025

Wenford Bridge, Bodmin Parkway and Padstow

Wenford Bridge, Bodmin Parkway and Padstow via the Camel Trail, the Coast Trail and the Lanhydrock Timber Trail.

Time

8h04m

Distance

81.9km

Speed

13.2km/h

Ascent

320m

Descent

330m

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went cycling.

August 29, 2025

Berry Farm Loop +

Damp and a little chilly evening road ride.

Time

2h47m

Distance

33.9km

Speed

13.4km/h

Ascent

250m

Descent

270m

went mountain biking.

August 23, 2025

Drake's Trail

Coypool RD, Plymouth to the end of the Tavistock Canal, then on to Saltram Park via Plymouth Embankment and Laira Bridge then back to Coypool. Pictures as follows, 1. Lumburn Viaduct, Tavistock. 2. Plaque at the end of the Tavistock Canal. 3. Tavistock Church and an alotment from the Tavistock Canal. 4. Tavistock Canal and New Fitzford Cottages. 5. Statue of Sir Francis Drake. 6. View from Drakes Trail approximately toward Horrabridge. 7. Wreck of the MFV Ocean Maid. 8. View toward Laira Bridge, Plymouth. 9. Saltram House, Plymouth.

Time

6h15m

Distance

69.3km

Speed

13.7km/h

Ascent

400m

Descent

410m

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August 23, 2025

What a great day out

went mountain biking.

August 14, 2025

The Pegasus Trail

Cookworthy Forest to Meldon. Disappointing and incomplete trail with a dangerous detour onto the A3079.

Time

5h07m

Distance

48.5km

Speed

12.0km/h

Ascent

230m

Descent

230m

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went mountain biking.

August 9, 2025

Goss Moor, Roche and Bugle

Back to Goss Moor with a route that was largely unplanned and going where the fancy took me. The cover picture is of Roche Rock from an unusual angle, other pictures are of the mining country around central Cornwall, plus the infamous Iron Bridge at Goss Moor.

Time

4h31m

Distance

54.2km

Speed

14.6km/h

Ascent

220m

Descent

230m

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August 10, 2025

Looks good we went down that way a couple of weeks ago.. Will have a go on your route.

went mountain biking.

July 18, 2025

Bugle to Pentewan

Via the Clay Trails and the Pentewan Valley Trail. Pictures as follows, 1, 2 & 3. Carn Grey Rock. 4, 8. Pentewan village square. 5. Pentewan beach. 6. Pentewan former harbour lock gate. 7. Pentewan former harbour.

Time

5h01m

Distance

44.5km

Speed

11.5km/h

Ascent

270m

Descent

280m

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