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Padstow Harbour – Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Treknow

Padstow Harbour – Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Treknow

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Padstow Harbour – Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Treknow

04:51

95.3km

1,430m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 59.8 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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20.6 km

Cafe by the Harbor

Highlight • Cafe

The cafe is on the promenade very beautiful spot. Soak up the sun and enjoy a coffee.
There are also some great homes to look at.

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21.0 km

Beach

22.4 km

Padstow Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Padstow is a charming fishing town and harbour that is rich in history and heritage. Whilst it can get busy, it is for good reason as the picturesque town has lots to see and experience. There are many attractive beaches and coves close to Padstow, too, including Bedruthan Steps, said to be the stepping stones of an ancient giant, and Constantine Bay, one of the best surfing beaches in the area.

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30.5 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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32.8 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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36.5 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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46.7 km

Newquay Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Newquay Harbour is tucked between the headlands and showcases sandy beaches and colourful fishing boats. From the harbour you can take short walks up to Towan Headland or further along to Fistral Beach, and for a longer trek, the South West Coast Path. There are cafés and local seafood spots nearby.

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59.8 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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68.3 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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95.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.4 km

2.20 km

1.78 km

1.44 km

1.01 km

934 m

316 m

245 m

Surfaces

88.5 km

3.96 km

2.50 km

364 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

18°C

16°C

42 %

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Padstow Harbour – Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Treknow

Cafe by the Harbor

Padstow Harbour

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

View of Park Head

Mawgan Porth Beach

Newquay Harbour

Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations

Harlyn Bay Beach

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