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Falmouth Harbour – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth

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Falmouth Harbour – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth

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Falmouth Harbour – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth

00:52

13.1km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.06 km for 66 m

After 11.7 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.18 km

Falmouth Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Boattrip from Falmouth up the river Fal!

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6.87 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 brass footprints of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston here commemorate the place where he left in 1986 and arrived back 312 days after! The footprints were to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the date he arrived back into Falmouth.

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7.09 km

Falmouth Marina

Highlight • Structure

9.51 km

Pendennis Castle and Headland

Highlight • Castle

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 the headland. Built in the 1540s, the castle was one of many new defenses along coastline to guard against a potential attack from Spain, France, and the Pope in response to Henry VIII’s controversial decision to break from catholicism.

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9.59 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 Basking Sharks have been spotted here along with more frequent visits from seals.

Pendennis Castle began life in the 16th Century as a gun fort and has guarded the entrance to Carrick Roads (Falmouth Estuary) since. It is looked after by English Heritage and open to visitors.

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11.4 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 clear, shallow waters, making it a favourite destination for locals and visitors.

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11.8 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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13.1 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 over 100 species of bird.

There is a cafe, crazy golf and watersports hire available at the beach.

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

1.44 km

1.41 km

527 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

787 m

420 m

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

23°C

13°C

0 %

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Falmouth Harbour – Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Falmouth

Falmouth Harbour

Robin Knox-Johnston Bronze Footprints

Falmouth Marina

Pendennis Castle and Headland

Pendennis Point

Gyllyngvase Beach

View of Gyllyngvase Beach

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

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