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Falmouth Harbour – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

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Falmouth Harbour – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

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Falmouth Harbour – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

01:21

19.3km

250m

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: April 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.09 km for 66 m

After 9.73 km for 110 m

After 13.8 km for 107 m

After 16.7 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.22 km

Falmouth Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Boattrip from Falmouth up the river Fal!

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4.90 km

Robin Knox-Johnston Bronze Footprints

Highlight • Historical Site

Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person to sail non-stop solo around the world. In a time without all the technology we have now, this is a truly impressive feat. The …

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5.12 km

Pendennis Headland affords breathtaking views across Falmouth Harbour and along the Cornish coastline. If you are lucky, you might spot dolphins off the coastline here. The imposing Pendennis Castle dominates …

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7.62 km

Pendennis Point

Highlight • Castle

Pendennis point provides beautiful views of the coast and is only a very short distance from busy Falmouth.

The name comes the Cornish Pen (Headland) and Dynas (Castle).

Dolphins and …

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9.78 km

View of Gyllyngvase Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Cliff Road there are lovely views towards Pennance Point and on to Rosemullion Head.

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11.8 km

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Swanpool beach is a sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth. Behind the beach is Swanpool Nature Reserve (SSSI), a mix of fresh and sea water that is home to …

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17.7 km

Muddy Beach Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great food, friendly staff.

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19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.71 km

3.40 km

2.76 km

1.93 km

1.23 km

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

2.21 km

424 m

420 m

273 m

182 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

23 %

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Falmouth Harbour – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

Falmouth Harbour

Robin Knox-Johnston Bronze Footprints

Falmouth Marina

Pendennis Castle and Headland

Pendennis Point

View of Gyllyngvase Beach

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Muddy Beach Cafe

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