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Lizard Point and Lighthouse – Tree Tunnel Near Stithians loop from Penryn

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South West England

Lizard Point and Lighthouse – Tree Tunnel Near Stithians loop from Penryn

Moderate

5.0

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Lizard Point and Lighthouse – Tree Tunnel Near Stithians loop from Penryn

03:24

71.8km

760m

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 7, 2026

Tips

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.62 km

Verdant Brewing Company Taproom

Highlight • Pub

pizza and pints

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2

4.09 km

Argal Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Argal Reservoir is a popular fishing area, known as one of the best in the South West. It is also a popular area for walking and is overlooked by Mabe …

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3

14.5 km

Gweek Village Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

Gweek Village Stores is a super friendly and well stocked shop. From delicious cakes to pies, pasties and hot drinks it's a great place to stock up. Also a great …

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15.9 km

Gweek Wood

Forest

16.1 km

Gwarth-an-Drea

Forest

6

17.4 km

Garras Climb

Highlight • Climb

Very steep effort

Tip by

24.5 km

The Lizard NNR

Nature Reserve

8

25.0 km

The Lizard National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lizard NNR is one of the largest nature reserves in the South West. The reserve itself reaches across to Mullion Cove to near Coverack.

Over 250 species of national …

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9

28.6 km

Poltesco Ice Mills

Highlight • River

Really cool mill from the 18th/19th century nestled on a stream in gorgeous wooded Poltesco Lane.

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10

35.4 km

Lizard Point and Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lizard is the most southerly point of Great Britain. There is a lighthouse atop Lizard Point, highlighting the dangerous nature of this stretch of sea.

Unlike so many places …

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11

67.9 km

Tree Tunnel Near Stithians

Highlight • Natural

Fairly steep hill just before the approach to Stithians so if this is at the end of your tour, make sure you've got enough left in the tank! The feeling of achievement though is well worth it!

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B

71.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.7 km

18.5 km

3.06 km

384 m

120 m

100 m

Surfaces

62.2 km

9.49 km

213 m

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Monday 19 October

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7°C

50 %

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Comments

January 2, 2022,A most southerly ride. Lovely loop, only one busier road. Hilly at the start, more gentle in the second half.

The reasons why I'm giving up alcohol for 12 months and the video from this ride.

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