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Falmouth Harbour – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

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Falmouth Harbour – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

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Falmouth Harbour – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

01:25

21.3km

310m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.94 km for 66 m

After 9.86 km for 52 m

After 10.7 km for 175 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.29 km

Falmouth Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Boattrip from Falmouth up the river Fal!

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4.97 km

Falmouth Marina

Highlight • Structure

6.19 km

Viewpoint

7.39 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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7.47 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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9.26 km

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 …

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11.0 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 …

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11.5 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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17.8 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 …

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21.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

2.62 km

1.17 km

1.02 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

1.41 km

434 m

273 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

19°C

14°C

0 %

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Falmouth Harbour – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

Falmouth Harbour

Falmouth Marina

Pendennis Castle and Headland

Pendennis Point

Gyllyngvase Beach

Swanpool Nature Reserve

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Argal Reservoir

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