Pentewan Quay – Pentewan Beach and Village loop from St. Ewe

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Pentewan Quay – Pentewan Beach and Village loop from St. Ewe

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Pentewan Quay – Pentewan Beach and Village loop from St. Ewe

01:08

17.1km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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1.03 km

Countryside Path in Cornwall National Landscape

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The last section is downhill or flat. Ideal for a cool down. The paths are always beautiful and avoid normal roads or run parallel to beautiful paths.

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3.23 km

Pentewan Quay

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Pentewan harbour is entirely cut off from the sea after the clay export industry here dried up in favour of nearby Charlestown and Par. It was also used for pilchard …

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3.30 km

Pentewan Beach and Village

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Lovely seaside village to stop off at for refreshments during your ride. Great coffee and cakes available from Little Bay Cafe or if you fancy a beer there's the Ship …

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4.65 km

Pentewan Valley Trail

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This shared use hiking and cycling path passes by the St Austell River in the Pentewan Valley. It was an important place in the area's industrial history with tin being …

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4.65 km

Riverside Path in Cornwall National Landscape

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This section is flat and you can run faster.

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5.66 km

Pentewan Railway Trail

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Between London Apprentice and Pentewan runs the disused Pentewan Railway Line. It is now a flat traffic free trail of around 4.5km in one direction so makes the perfect place …

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7.06 km

Riverside Valley Trail

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Nice flat multi-use track. Tarmac for the 1st half then hard parked gravel for the rest. Suitable for road bikes, at least I ride it with my 28mm tyres without any issues.

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17.0 km

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

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The Lost Gardens of Heligan make for a mysterious and romantic visit. The gardens lay forgotten for decades after the outbreak of WWI until 1990, when they were re-discovered behind …

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