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Padstow Harbour – Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Cubert

Padstow Harbour – Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Cubert

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4.0

(3)

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Padstow Harbour – Mawgan Porth Beach loop from Cubert

03:30

69.8km

990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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37.5 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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42.1 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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47.3 km

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

For Poldark fans, this was the beach used as Nampara Cove for the popular BBC series. The cliffs above are where Ross was frequently seen riding his horse.

Although small where Porthcothan Bay meets land, at low tide it widens out to reveal a network of coves and caves at either end of the beach.

There are public toilets, plus a shop and lifeguard cover during the summer (May to September).

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49.7 km

View of Park Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pull over to see the stunning views over Park Head, especially lovely during sunset

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53.4 km

Mawgan Porth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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56.1 km

Watergate Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watergate Bay is a beautiful two mile stretch of sand and a popular surfing spot. There are lifeguards in summer (May to September) and weekends up to October.

Watergate Bay boasts a hotel, surf school and cafe, The Hangout, just south on the B3276.

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69.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

23.2 km

2.03 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.1 km

3.46 km

306 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

21°C

16°C

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Padstow Harbour

Harlyn Bay Beach

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

View of Park Head

Mawgan Porth Beach

Watergate Bay

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