Pentewan Valley is a region in Cornwall characterized by a blend of woodlands, riverine environments along the St Austell River, and coastal scenery. This area offers diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor activities, set within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its terrain includes flat, traffic-free trails, broad-leaved woodlands, and accessible coastal paths. The valley provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
The Pentewan Valley offers more…
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riders
44.4km
03:21
740m
730m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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23.5km
01:45
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.6km
01:39
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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172
hikers
19.5km
05:41
530m
530m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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157
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6.03km
01:48
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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120
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17.9km
05:08
430m
430m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54
hikers
16.3km
04:31
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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149
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

83
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6.55km
00:41
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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52
runners
18.6km
02:20
510m
510m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.56km
00:47
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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63
riders
62.9km
04:16
970m
970m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.9km
01:04
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
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44.4km
02:51
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
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8.10km
00:29
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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69
riders
36.3km
01:46
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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45
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67.3km
03:18
880m
880m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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47
riders
35.3km
01:34
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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31
riders
54.0km
02:34
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Pentewan Valley offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features diverse landscapes from woodlands to coastal paths, suitable for various sports.
Pentewan Valley is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 12,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 84 available routes have an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 stars from over 900 ratings.
Yes, Pentewan Valley features trails suitable for all abilities, including easy walks. The Pentewan Valley Trail is mostly flat and hard-surfaced, making it ideal for accessible walking. Further options can be found in Easy hikes around Pentewan Valley.
The Pentewan Valley Trail follows the route of a former narrow-gauge railway. It is mostly flat, hard-surfaced, and traffic-free, making it suitable for easy cycling, jogging, and walking. The trail meanders through wooded areas alongside the St Austell River.
Pentewan Valley offers routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The Pentewan Valley Trail is suitable for touring, while dedicated guides exist for other cycling types. Explore options in Cycling around Pentewan Valley and Road Cycling Routes around Pentewan Valley.
Yes, komoot provides several guides for hiking in the region. These include Hiking around Pentewan Valley, which covers various terrains, and Easy hikes around Pentewan Valley for less strenuous options.
Jogging routes are available throughout Pentewan Valley, particularly along the valley floor and the Pentewan Valley Trail. A dedicated guide, Running Trails around Pentewan Valley, details suitable paths for joggers.
Pentewan Valley features broad-leaved woodlands like Kings Wood, the St Austell River (also known as the White River), and coastal scenery near Pentewan Sands. The area is part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Pentewan Valley Parish Council maintains an official website at pentewanvalley-pc.gov.uk. A general contact number for the parish council is +441726823978.
Pentewan Valley has a rich industrial heritage, primarily linked to the china clay industry. The Pentewan Valley Trail follows the route of a former narrow-gauge railway used to transport china clay to Pentewan harbour.
Yes, Pentewan Valley offers mountain biking opportunities. Specific routes and information can be found in the MTB Trails around Pentewan Valley guide.
Routes in Pentewan Valley have an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on over 900 individual ratings from users who have completed the 84 available routes.

