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Pendennis Point and Falmouth beaches loop

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Pendennis Point and Falmouth beaches loop

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Pendennis Point and Falmouth beaches loop

00:40

9.77km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.71 km for 169 m

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Start point

Train Station

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1.75 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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5.05 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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7.79 km

Falmouth to St Mawes Ferry

Highlight • Structure

The Falmouth to St Mawes Ferry runs all year, connecting the two towns. This is a very scenic ferry ride, where you will be able to see both St Mawes and Pendennis castle.

The ferry crossing takes approximately 20 minutes. During summer, the ferry runs up to 3 times an hour and in the winter it runs once an hour.

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8.54 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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9.77 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

1.57 km

1.21 km

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.08 km

1.24 km

425 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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Pendennis Point

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Falmouth to St Mawes Ferry

Robin Knox-Johnston Bronze Footprints

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