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Helford River Ferry Crossing – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Penmere

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Helford River Ferry Crossing – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Penmere

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Helford River Ferry Crossing – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Penmere

05:19

70.4km

1,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.8 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.80 km

Glendurgan Garden

Highlight • Forest

Glendurgan Garden is a subtropical garden and wooded valley leading to the Helford River. The garden is full of native and exotic plants, which thrive in the mild climate and …

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8.40 km

Helford Ferry Crossing

Highlight • River

9.12 km

Helford River Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Viewpoint

There has been a ferry crossing the river from Helford Village to Helford Passage since medieval times. Crossing the river affords the opportunity to admire many types of fish, birds …

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18.1 km

Treverry Wood

Forest

19.9 km

Gweek Village Green and Creekside

Highlight • River

Gweek village green is a great spot to stop for a picnic beside the creek. There are benches to sit and enjoy the creekside views. The village store is not …

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35.8 km

Half Moon Wood

Forest

38.3 km

Stithians Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Stithians Reservoir is a man-made, dammed reservoir dating back to 1962, with construction being completed in five years. The valley behind the dam was flooded, including 274 acres of …

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43.7 km

Tresavean Trail and Cashalen Branch Historical Marker

Highlight • Trail

The Tresavean Trail follows the old Hayle railway branch line, used between 1838-1936. The line was used to move copper ore and Welsh coal.

Along the trail, a recreated section …

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51.1 km

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Poldice Valley is a beautiful spot with a rich mining history. A mine has existed in the valley as far back as the 16th century, extracting tin ore and copper …

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52.7 km

Twelveheads Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food, great service. We came across this cafe just at the right time in our ride!

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70.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

11.2 km

7.11 km

3.68 km

2.41 km

1.57 km

465 m

171 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

17.3 km

12.1 km

4.34 km

2.35 km

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

27°C

19°C

0 %

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Helford River Ferry Crossing – Poldice Valley Mining Ruins loop from Penmere

Glendurgan Garden

Helford Ferry Crossing

Helford River Ferry Crossing

Gweek Village Green and Creekside

Stithians Reservoir Dam

Tresavean Trail and Cashalen Branch Historical Marker

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

Twelveheads Cafe

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