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Gyllyngvase Beach – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

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Gyllyngvase Beach – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

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Gyllyngvase Beach – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

01:20

19.1km

250m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.87 km for 66 m

After 9.52 km for 110 m

After 13.6 km for 107 m

After 16.5 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.22 km

Falmouth Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Boattrip from Falmouth up the river Fal!

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4.90 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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7.39 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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9.19 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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9.57 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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11.6 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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17.5 km

Muddy Beach Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great food, friendly staff.

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19.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.73 km

3.40 km

2.60 km

1.86 km

1.23 km

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

2.21 km

434 m

420 m

273 m

182 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 21 August

19°C

11°C

23 %

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Gyllyngvase Beach – View of Gyllyngvase Beach loop from Penryn

Falmouth Harbour

Falmouth Marina

Pendennis Castle and Headland

Pendennis Point

Gyllyngvase Beach

View of Gyllyngvase Beach

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Muddy Beach Cafe

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