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Gyllyngvase Beach – Swanpool Nature Reserve loop from Falmouth Town

Gyllyngvase Beach – Swanpool Nature Reserve loop from Falmouth Town

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Gyllyngvase Beach – Swanpool Nature Reserve loop from Falmouth Town

01:44

32.4km

520m

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: August 3, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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817 m

Gyllyngvase Beach

Highlight • Beach

Gyllyngvase Beach, often referred to as Gylly Beach, is one of the most popular beaches in Falmouth on the south coast of England. It is a sandy, crescent-shaped beach with clear, shallow waters, making it a favourite destination for locals and visitors.

Tip by

1.99 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 a good place for a quick break on a ride, the road goes along the eastern edge of the lake.

Tip by

5.14 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 of bird and wildlife.

There is a beach cafe and remains of a shipwrecked trawler, Ben Asdale, are visible when the tide is out. She succumbed to the rocks on a stormy, snowy November night in 1978. 11 crewman were saved in treacherous conditions but tragically three died. It is possible to scramble across the rocks for a better view of her remains.

Tip by

12.8 km

Argal Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Argal Reservoir is a popular fishing area, known as one of the best in the South West. It is also a popular area for walking and is overlooked by Mabe Church.

There is a café at the reservoir plus public toilets, but swimming and watersports are not permitted.

Tip by

15.3 km

Verdant Brewing Company Taproom

Highlight • Pub

pizza and pints

Tip by

30.5 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 over 100 species of bird.

There is a cafe, crazy golf and watersports hire available at the beach.

Tip by

32.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

2.34 km

424 m

205 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

993 m

425 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

21°C

18°C

48 %

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Gyllyngvase Beach – Swanpool Nature Reserve loop from Falmouth Town

Gyllyngvase Beach

Swanpool Nature Reserve

Maenporth Beach

Argal Reservoir

Verdant Brewing Company Taproom

Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve

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