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Porthcothan & Harlyn Bay loop from Padstow

Porthcothan & Harlyn Bay loop from Padstow

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Porthcothan & Harlyn Bay loop from Padstow

01:29

29.6km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.05 km

Padstow Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Padstow is a charming fishing town and harbour that is rich in history and heritage. Whilst it can get busy, it is for good reason as the picturesque town has lots to see and experience. There are many attractive beaches and coves close to Padstow, too, including Bedruthan Steps, said to be the stepping stones of an ancient giant, and Constantine Bay, one of the best surfing beaches in the area.

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20.4 km

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

For Poldark fans, this was the beach used as Nampara Cove for the popular BBC series. The cliffs above are where Ross was frequently seen riding his horse.

Although small where Porthcothan Bay meets land, at low tide it widens out to reveal a network of coves and caves at either end of the beach.

There are public toilets, plus a shop and lifeguard cover during the summer (May to September).

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25.7 km

Harlyn Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Harlyn Bay has all you could want in a beach; sand, rock pools, dunes, safe seas, beginner friendly surf and summer lifeguards.

There is a cafe at the north east end of the bay, next to the car park if you need nourishment or a surf school if you've got any extra energy to burn.

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29.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

3.65 km

206 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

10.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 27 August

21°C

16°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Porthcothan & Harlyn Bay loop from Padstow

Padstow Harbour

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Harlyn Bay Beach

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