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Goonhilly Earth Station
Cycling
4.4
(16)
Gravel riding
5.0
(2)
Road cycling
5.0
(1)
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July 4, 2022
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The first dish, known as Arthur was constructed in 1962 to communicate with Telestar, the first active communication satellite. More than 60 antennas were present by 2006.
No longer owned by BT, the site is being run by a private company to develop deep-space communication.
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2.0
(1)
14
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69.8km
04:46
920m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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66
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57.0km
03:28
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(3)
51
riders
53.1km
03:44
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Elevation 110 m
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