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Mawgan Porth Beach – Padstow Harbour loop from Newquay

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Mawgan Porth Beach – Padstow Harbour loop from Newquay

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4.8

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Mawgan Porth Beach – Padstow Harbour loop from Newquay

03:35

53.5km

810m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.90 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.41 km

Lusty Glaze Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small beach near town.

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8.18 km

Mawgan Porth is a much quieter alternative to the very busy Newquay. With gorgeous sand and stunning clifftops, its a surprise that it doesn't get more crowded when it's only 4 miles from Newquay. Even at high tide there is a lot of sand and life guards are present during the summer (May till September).

There are pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes nearby and it is a Sunday Times award winning beach.

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20.2 km

Harlyn Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Harlyn Bay has all you could want in a beach; sand, rock pools, dunes, safe seas, beginner friendly surf and summer lifeguards.

There is a cafe at the north east end of the bay, next to the car park if you need nourishment or a surf school if you've got any extra energy to burn.

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24.5 km

Rick Stein's Café

Highlight • Cafe

With his pastel shirts and woven hats having become a staple of BBC 2's food service, Rick Stein is one of the stars of Cornwall's bustling seafood scene and his Cafe in Padstow is must-visit

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24.6 km

Chough Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Don't miss the chance to buy delicious Cornish pasties at the Chough Bakery, eating in peace as you watch the hustle and bustle of harbour activities

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24.9 km

Padstow Ferry Slipway

Highlight • Structure

25.2 km

Padstow Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Padstow is a charming fishing town and harbour that is rich in history and heritage. Whilst it can get busy, it is for good reason as the picturesque town has lots to see and experience. There are many attractive beaches and coves close to Padstow, too, including Bedruthan Steps, said to be the stepping stones of an ancient giant, and Constantine Bay, one of the best surfing beaches in the area.

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46.6 km

St Colan Church

Highlight • Religious Site

53.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

2.78 km

2.01 km

1.41 km

617 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.1 km

10.1 km

261 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

22°C

17°C

0 %

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Mawgan Porth Beach – Padstow Harbour loop from Newquay

Lusty Glaze Beach