Porthluney Cove – Portmellon Beach loop from Fowey

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Porthluney Cove – Portmellon Beach loop from Fowey

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Porthluney Cove – Portmellon Beach loop from Fowey

04:12

63.6km

900m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.2 km

Riverside Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice flat multi-use track. Tarmac for the 1st half then hard parked gravel for the rest. Suitable for road bikes, at least I ride it with my 28mm tyres without any issues.

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17.2 km

Pentewan Railway Trail

Highlight • Trail

Between London Apprentice and Pentewan runs the disused Pentewan Railway Line. It is now a flat traffic free trail of around 4.5km in one direction so makes the perfect place …

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35.3 km

Porthluney Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lovely beach with a cafe right there for a coffee and a snack!

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35.4 km

Porthluney Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Porthluney Cove is an ideal place to stop for a dip in the chilly sea thanks to its calm water and sandy beach. You'll meet lots of locals walking their …

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42.3 km

Portmellon Beach

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful Cornish fishing port.

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43.2 km

View of Mevagissey Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

43.5 km

Mevagissey Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

In the narrow streets of Mevagissey you find myriad shops, workshops, galleries, cafes and pubs, as well as many old buildings made of cob and slate. There are plenty of …

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47.0 km

Pentewan Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Pentewan harbour is entirely cut off from the sea after the clay export industry here dried up in favour of nearby Charlestown and Par. It was also used for pilchard …

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63.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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