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Carrick Roads loop from Truro to Falmouth — Cornwall

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Carrick Roads loop from Truro to Falmouth — Cornwall

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4.8

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Carrick Roads loop from Truro to Falmouth — Cornwall

03:00

45.5km

680m

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 4, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 23.9 km for 4.30 km

After 37.3 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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28.7 km

St Mawes Beach and Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

St Mawes is a small fishing village accessible either by road from the north or from the west by ferry from Falmouth.

There is a harbour, steep and narrow lanes …

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37.6 km

King Harry Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

The King Harry Ferry has been carrying passengers from St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula with Feock, Truro and Falmouth since 1888. The ferry, which is one of only five …

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38.0 km

Trelissick House and Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful country house set amongst gardens and woodland on its own peninsula, Trelissick is a lovely place to visit. The house was owned by the Daniell family and politician …

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45.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

4.33 km

4.29 km

3.42 km

2.66 km

545 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

12.3 km

4.64 km

1.11 km

791 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

Tom Carter

May 4, 2024, Carrick Roads loop from Truro to Falmouth — Cornwall AONB

What a great route, a few testy hills.. some amazing scenery. The most beautiful church and grounds ever.

Carrick Roads loop from Truro to Falmouth — Cornwall

St Mawes Beach and Waterfront

King Harry Ferry

Trelissick House and Gardens

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