Pentewan Beach and Village – Mevagissey Harbour loop from Pentewan

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Pentewan Beach and Village – Mevagissey Harbour loop from Pentewan

Moderate

riders

Pentewan Beach and Village – Mevagissey Harbour loop from Pentewan

01:18

17.8km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

381 m

Pentewan Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Pentewan harbour is entirely cut off from the sea after the clay export industry here dried up in favour of nearby Charlestown and Par. It was also used for pilchard …

Tip by

453 m

Pentewan Beach and Village

Highlight • Beach

Lovely seaside village to stop off at for refreshments during your ride. Great coffee and cakes available from Little Bay Cafe or if you fancy a beer there's the Ship …

Tip by

5.16 km

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Historical Site

The Lost Gardens of Heligan make for a mysterious and romantic visit. The gardens lay forgotten for decades after the outbreak of WWI until 1990, when they were re-discovered behind …

Tip by

8.26 km

Higher Kestle Farm Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Well maintained campground with restrooms, showers and electrical hookups.
Equipped for campers and minivans, but if space is available they also welcome a bikepacker in need.

Tip by

10.6 km

The Fish Grill

Highlight • Restaurant

Delicious typical street food, perfect for a restorative dinner or breakfast ahead of a long day in the saddle!

instagram.com/thefishgrill

Tip by

10.6 km

Mevagissey Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

In the narrow streets of Mevagissey you find myriad shops, workshops, galleries, cafes and pubs, as well as many old buildings made of cob and slate. There are plenty of …

Tip by