Great Treverbyn Skytip – Roche Rock Chapel Ruins loop from St Austell

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Great Treverbyn Skytip – Roche Rock Chapel Ruins loop from St Austell

Moderate

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Great Treverbyn Skytip – Roche Rock Chapel Ruins loop from St Austell

02:07

29.8km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.5 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Roche Rock Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Roche Rock is a granite outcrop looming 20m high. On top of the rock is the ruin of a chapel built in 1409.

There are plenty of legends surrounding the …

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St Michael's Chapel Ruins on Roche Rock

Highlight • Religious Site

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