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South West England

Penzance Harbour – Gear Hill loop from Penzance

Road cycling routes

South West England

Penzance Harbour – Gear Hill loop from Penzance

Moderate

4.7

(3)

58

riders

Penzance Harbour – Gear Hill loop from Penzance

01:44

35.1km

450m

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 22, 2026

Tips

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

889 m

Penzance Harbour

Highlight • Structure

A popular coastal town, Penzance is the most westerly town in Cornwall. The town has plenty to see and do: eating fish and chips by the harbour, visiting Branwell House …

Tip by

2

3.28 km

Shetland Pony Near Trevaylor

Highlight • Natural

3

8.12 km

Gear Hill

Highlight • Trail

Tough little climb that takes you from one coast of the UK to the other in a few miles. It’s called Gear Hill ⚙️ for good reason; ride it in the big dog if you can........🥵

Tip by

4

10.1 km

The Gurnard's Head Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

This quintessential Cornish pub has everything you'll need after a beautiful walk along the coast; cold drinks, blazing fires, and a kitchen serving up delicious food, all in a cosy and welcoming setting.

Tip by

12.5 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

6

13.2 km

View of St Michael's Mount and the Cornish Coast

Highlight • Cycleway

This wide open road provides exceptional views of the stunning Cornish coastline. The road travels along the entire Cornwall National Landscape and is highly regarded by cyclists as an excellent place to ride.

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7

13.3 km

Coastal Road in Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

21.4 km

Geevor Tin Mine and St Just Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful coastal ride between Lands end and St Ives. Possibly the best route in Cornwall ;)

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9

26.3 km

View of the Sea from Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

3.05 km

656 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

8.81 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

10°C

69 %

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