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Swanpool Nature Reserve – Maenporth Beach loop from Falmouth Town

Swanpool Nature Reserve – Maenporth Beach loop from Falmouth Town

Moderate

4.8

(5)

119

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Swanpool Nature Reserve – Maenporth Beach loop from Falmouth Town

01:43

32.0km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.52 km

Swanpool Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Swanpool is an important inland brackish nature reserve. There is a wide variety of wildlife here, including the Trembling Sea Mat, which is found nowhere else in the UK.

It's …

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4.67 km

Maenporth Beach

Highlight • Beach

As Maenporth is an east facing beach it is sheltered and with shallow water it is very popular with families. Behind the beach is a wetland, home to a variety …

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12.4 km

Argal Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Argal Reservoir is a popular fishing area, known as one of the best in the South West. It is also a popular area for walking and is overlooked by Mabe …

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14.8 km

Verdant Brewing Company Taproom

Highlight • Pub

pizza and pints

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30.1 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 …

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32.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

2.22 km

424 m

205 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

993 m

303 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Swanpool Nature Reserve – Maenporth Beach loop from Falmouth Town

Swanpool Nature Reserve

Maenporth Beach

Argal Reservoir

Verdant Brewing Company Taproom

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

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