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South West England

Porthminster Beach – St Ives Harbour loop from Lelant Saltings

Road cycling routes

South West England

Porthminster Beach – St Ives Harbour loop from Lelant Saltings

Moderate

5.0

(1)

106

riders

Porthminster Beach – St Ives Harbour loop from Lelant Saltings

02:27

45.1km

800m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.81 km for 93 m

After 6.10 km for 97 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.84 km

The Terrace, St Ives

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely spot for a rest with some amazing views of the sea and over St Ives. You can also go down into town if you want. Be warned, it's hilly in and out of St Ives though!

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2

6.16 km

Porthminster Beach

Highlight • Beach

With golden sands, clear waters, palm trees blowing in the breeze and one of the warmest climates in Britain, you can easily forget you’re in England at Porthminster Beach. The …

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3

7.32 km

St Ives Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

The picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town of St Ives is a real gem on the Cornish coastline. With distinctive cobbled streets — lined with independent shops, traditional eateries and …

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4

11.3 km

View of St Ives

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

20.0 km

Gear Hill

Highlight • Trail

Tough little climb that takes you from one coast of the UK to the other in a few miles. It’s called Gear Hill ⚙️ for good reason; ride it in the big dog if you can........🥵

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6

24.8 km

Shetland Pony Near Trevaylor

Highlight • Natural

7

31.0 km

View of St Michael's Mount

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

45.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

8.87 km

2.31 km

1.46 km

288 m

257 m

119 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

647 m

393 m

375 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Weather

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Monday 31 August

20°C

15°C

19 %

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