Siblyback Dam – Golitha Falls loop from Darite

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Siblyback Dam – Golitha Falls loop from Darite

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Siblyback Dam – Golitha Falls loop from Darite

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10.9km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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241 m

St Cleer's Well

Highlight • Monument

Historical fountain house for a holy spring.

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402 m

St Cleer's holy well dates back to the 15th century and some people claim that the water had healing powers.

Interestingly, the carvings and patterns within the stone are unusual in Cornwall from the medieval period.

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4.62 km

View of Siblyback Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.93 km

Siblyback Dam

Highlight • Lake

The dam was built in 1968 to create this reservoir which provides drinking water and tops up the water levels of the River Fowey during the dry months. Once a …

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7.66 km

Golitha Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

A short distance from the road is Golitha Falls, where the river Fowey drops through Drakes Wood.

Golitha Falls is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and a designated Site of …

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9.05 km

King Doniert's Stone

Highlight • Monument

King Doniert's Stone - a decorated granite base for a Celtic Memorial cross that dates to the late 9th Century. It is thought to have been built to commemorate Doniert, the last recorded king of Cornwall.

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