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South West England

Par Sands Beach – Par Beach Nature Reserve Lake loop from St Austell

Road cycling routes

South West England

Par Sands Beach – Par Beach Nature Reserve Lake loop from St Austell

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5.0

(1)

31

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Par Sands Beach – Par Beach Nature Reserve Lake loop from St Austell

00:58

22.1km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.6 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.56 km

Pinetum Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Open Daily from 10am. Escape to nature in 10 spectacular gardens from around the world.The largest modern garden created in Cornwall, family owned, 30 acres.

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2

11.6 km

Par Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural

Par Sands is a wide sandy expanse of beach with a network of sand dunes behind.
The beach is flanked by Cornwall's famous exports. Looking towards the beach and east …

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3

12.0 km

Par Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

Par Sands is a wide sandy expanse of beach with a network of sand dunes behind.

The beach is flanked by Cornwall's famous exports. Looking towards the beach and east …

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4

12.5 km

Par Beach Nature Reserve Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just behind Par beach is a small wetland. A few chalets from Par Sands Holiday Park look out across the lake which must make for a beautiful view at sunrise …

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5

17.0 km

View of Carlyon Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and enjoy the panoramic view, St. Austell in the distance which is where you are headed.

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6

17.6 km

Carlyon Bay Golf Course

Highlight • Structure

golf Course

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B

22.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

8.42 km

2.08 km

1.80 km

438 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 15 August

22°C

14°C

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