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Mawgan Porth Beach – View of Park Head loop from Newquay

Mawgan Porth Beach – View of Park Head loop from Newquay

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Mawgan Porth Beach – View of Park Head loop from Newquay

01:53

35.4km

610m

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 5, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.80 km

View of the Coast at Newquay Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

3.20 km

View of Tolcarne Beach from Narrowcliff

Highlight • Beach

8.45 km

Watergate Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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12.5 km

Mawgan Porth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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16.2 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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18.5 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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35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

1.34 km

935 m

294 m

136 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

9°C

26 %

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Mawgan Porth Beach – View of Park Head loop from Newquay

View of the Coast at Newquay Cliffs

View of Tolcarne Beach from Narrowcliff

Watergate Bay

Mawgan Porth Beach

View of Park Head

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

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