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Harlyn Bay Beach – View of Park Head loop from St. Breock

Harlyn Bay Beach – View of Park Head loop from St. Breock

Moderate

4.5

(2)

157

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Harlyn Bay Beach – View of Park Head loop from St. Breock

02:59

57.2km

890m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.4 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.9 km

Harlyn Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Harlyn Bay has all you could want in a beach; sand, rock pools, dunes, safe seas, beginner friendly surf and summer lifeguards.

There is a cafe at the north east end of the bay, next to the car park if you need nourishment or a surf school if you've got any extra energy to burn.

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17.1 km

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

For Poldark fans, this was the beach used as Nampara Cove for the popular BBC series. The cliffs above are where Ross was frequently seen riding his horse.

Although small where Porthcothan Bay meets land, at low tide it widens out to reveal a network of coves and caves at either end of the beach.

There are public toilets, plus a shop and lifeguard cover during the summer (May to September).

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19.4 km

View of Park Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pull over to see the stunning views over Park Head, especially lovely during sunset

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20.4 km

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

Highlight • Viewpoint

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps comprise an iconic stretch of coastline synonymous with shipwrecks and smugglers. The granite rocks that are dotted across the beach are stepping stones for the Giant Bedruthan, according to legend. You can access the golden sands of the beach via a steep and narrow set of steps cut into the cliffs at low tide.

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23.8 km

Mawgan Porth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mawgan Porth is a much quieter alternative to the very busy Newquay. With gorgeous sand and stunning clifftops, its a surprise that it doesn't get more crowded when it's only 4 miles from Newquay. Even at high tide there is a lot of sand and life guards are present during the summer (May till September).

There are pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes nearby and it is a Sunday Times award winning beach.

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26.5 km

Watergate Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watergate Bay is a beautiful two mile stretch of sand and a popular surfing spot. There are lifeguards in summer (May to September) and weekends up to October.

Watergate Bay boasts a hotel, surf school and cafe, The Hangout, just south on the B3276.

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57.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

20.6 km

1.02 km

820 m

403 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.0 km

5.28 km

409 m

367 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

18°C

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Harlyn Bay Beach – View of Park Head loop from St. Breock

Harlyn Bay Beach

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

View of Park Head

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

Mawgan Porth Beach

Watergate Bay

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