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Falmouth Harbour – Pendennis Castle and Headland loop from Carnkie

Falmouth Harbour – Pendennis Castle and Headland loop from Carnkie

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

Falmouth Harbour – Pendennis Castle and Headland loop from Carnkie

01:42

35.2km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.6 km for 199 m

Closed: • 11:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

Falmouth Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Boattrip from Falmouth up the river Fal!

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13.4 km

Viewpoint

14.6 km

Pendennis Headland affords breathtaking views across Falmouth Harbour and along the Cornish coastline. If you are lucky, you might spot dolphins off the coastline here. The imposing Pendennis Castle dominates …

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14.7 km

Pendennis Point

Highlight • Castle

Pendennis point provides beautiful views of the coast and is only a very short distance from busy Falmouth.

The name comes the Cornish Pen (Headland) and Dynas (Castle).

Dolphins and …

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17.6 km

Swanpool Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Swanpool is an important inland brackish nature reserve. There is a wide variety of wildlife here, including the Trembling Sea Mat, which is found nowhere else in the UK.

It's …

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18.2 km

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Swanpool beach is a sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth. Behind the beach is Swanpool Nature Reserve (SSSI), a mix of fresh and sea water that is home to …

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21.2 km

Maenporth Beach

Highlight • Beach

As Maenporth is an east facing beach it is sheltered and with shallow water it is very popular with families. Behind the beach is a wetland, home to a variety …

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35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

5.06 km

2.61 km

328 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

420 m

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Falmouth Harbour – Pendennis Castle and Headland loop from Carnkie

Falmouth Harbour

Pendennis Castle and Headland

Pendennis Point

Swanpool Nature Reserve

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

Maenporth Beach

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