RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Falmouth

Gyllyngvase Beach – Swanpool Nature Reserve loop from Falmouth Town

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Falmouth

Gyllyngvase Beach – Swanpool Nature Reserve loop from Falmouth Town

Moderate

4.8

(5)

119

riders

Gyllyngvase Beach – Swanpool Nature Reserve loop from Falmouth Town

01:44

32.4km

520m

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 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions
1

817 m

Gyllyngvase Beach

Highlight • Beach

Gyllyngvase Beach, often referred to as Gylly Beach, is one of the most popular beaches in Falmouth on the south coast of England. It is a sandy, crescent-shaped beach with …

Tip by

2

1.99 km

Swanpool Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Swanpool is an important inland brackish nature reserve. There is a wide variety of wildlife here, including the Trembling Sea Mat, which is found nowhere else in the UK.

It's …

Tip by

3

5.14 km

Maenporth Beach

Highlight • Beach

As Maenporth is an east facing beach it is sheltered and with shallow water it is very popular with families. Behind the beach is a wetland, home to a variety …

Tip by

4

12.8 km

Argal Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Argal Reservoir is a popular fishing area, known as one of the best in the South West. It is also a popular area for walking and is overlooked by Mabe …

Tip by

5

15.3 km

pizza and pints

Tip by

6

30.5 km

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 …

Tip by

B

32.4 km

End point

Train Station

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

2.27 km

470 m

175 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

1.17 km

329 m

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

9°C

71 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 39.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.7

650

St Ives, St Just & Penzance loop from Hayle — Cornwall

03:15h

70.0km

760m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy