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Mawgan Porth Beach – Padstow Harbour loop from Newquay

Mawgan Porth Beach – Padstow Harbour loop from Newquay

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Mawgan Porth Beach – Padstow Harbour loop from Newquay

02:42

53.2km

740m

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: February 16, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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322 m

View of the Coast at Newquay Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

5.97 km

Watergate Bay

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Watergate Bay is a beautiful two mile stretch of sand and a popular surfing spot. There are lifeguards in summer (May to September) and weekends up to October.

Watergate Bay …

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8.69 km

Mawgan Porth Beach

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Mawgan Porth is a much quieter alternative to the very busy Newquay. With gorgeous sand and stunning clifftops, its a surprise that it doesn't get more crowded when it's only …

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12.4 km

View of Park Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pull over to see the stunning views over Park Head, especially lovely during sunset

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14.7 km

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

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For Poldark fans, this was the beach used as Nampara Cove for the popular BBC series. The cliffs above are where Ross was frequently seen riding his horse.

Although small …

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19.9 km

Harlyn Bay Beach

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Harlyn Bay has all you could want in a beach; sand, rock pools, dunes, safe seas, beginner friendly surf and summer lifeguards.

There is a cafe at the north east …

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24.3 km

Padstow Harbour

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Padstow is a charming fishing town and harbour that is rich in history and heritage. Whilst it can get busy, it is for good reason as the picturesque town has …

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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

13.2 km

2.04 km

364 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.0 km

3.79 km

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

9°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Mawgan Porth Beach – Padstow Harbour loop from Newquay

View of the Coast at Newquay Cliffs

Watergate Bay

Mawgan Porth Beach

View of Park Head

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Harlyn Bay Beach

Padstow Harbour

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