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King Harry Ferry – St Mawes Castle loop from Carnon Downs

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South West England

King Harry Ferry – St Mawes Castle loop from Carnon Downs

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King Harry Ferry – St Mawes Castle loop from Carnon Downs

01:53

28.8km

410m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.6 km for 155 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

4.60 km

King Harry Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

The King Harry Ferry has been carrying passengers from St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula with Feock, Truro and Falmouth since 1888. The ferry, which is one of only five …

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2

13.5 km

St Mawes Beach and Waterfront

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St Mawes is a small fishing village accessible either by road from the north or from the west by ferry from Falmouth.

There is a harbour, steep and narrow lanes …

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3

13.9 km

St Mawes Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are several cafes and busy ferry service in the harbour

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14.2 km

Beach

Beach

5

14.7 km

St Mawes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mawes Castle is one of the best-preserved coastal fortresses built by Henry VIII between 1539 and 1545 to defend against an invasion threat from Catholic France and Spain. The …

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6

23.0 km

King Harry Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

The ferry is still a widely used means of transport in the United Kingdom, including for cars.

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

7.98 km

687 m

522 m

155 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

387 m

320 m

< 100 m

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