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Mountain biking trails

South West England

Porthminster Beach – St Ives Harbour loop from Towednack

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Porthminster Beach – St Ives Harbour loop from Towednack

Moderate

3.0

(2)

11

riders

Porthminster Beach – St Ives Harbour loop from Towednack

02:27

36.7km

460m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.5 km for 206 m

After 30.6 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.5 km

Penzance Seafront and Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

The coastal resort of Penzance has a faded-glamour that’s synonymous with the British seaside at its best. Renowned for great weather and plenty of nostalgia, the town has plenty to see, do and explore.

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13.1 km

Beach

Beach

3

17.0 km

View of St Michael's Mount

Highlight • Castle

From here is a great view of St Michael's Mount, a tidal island that is home to a castle and a church. Access to the island is possible by foot …

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4

17.9 km

View of St Michael's Mount

Highlight • Viewpoint

Throughout Marazion and the wider area you have beautiful views of St Michaels Mount. After all, this castle on an island off the coast dominates the entire bay, called Mount's Bay

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5

30.6 km

Porthminster Beach

Highlight • Beach

With golden sands, clear waters, palm trees blowing in the breeze and one of the warmest climates in Britain, you can easily forget you’re in England at Porthminster Beach. The …

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6

31.8 km

St Ives Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

The picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town of St Ives is a real gem on the Cornish coastline. With distinctive cobbled streets — lined with independent shops, traditional eateries and …

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7

32.1 km

St Ives Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sit on the harbour wall and watch the world go by.

However if you fancy a bag of chips or and ice cream, take care of the seagulls they hunt …

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8

34.0 km

St Ives Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

The best way to visit St. Ives is to go by bike. ;-) Fine Beaches, very nice town but also overloaded with tourists.

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B

36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

5.33 km

4.55 km

2.65 km

2.62 km

402 m

366 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

5.44 km

4.30 km

506 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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12°C

12 %

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