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Mawgan Porth Beach – Harlyn Bay Beach loop from St. Merryn

Road cycling routes

South West England

Mawgan Porth Beach – Harlyn Bay Beach loop from St. Merryn

Moderate

41

riders

Mawgan Porth Beach – Harlyn Bay Beach loop from St. Merryn

01:46

37.6km

480m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.30 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 …

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2

5.64 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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3

9.34 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 …

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15.5 km

Carnanton Woods

Forest

5

35.2 km

Harlyn Bay

Highlight • Beach

6

35.7 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 …

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7

36.4 km

View of the Ocean from Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Would be better to stay on road and turn left at junction to arrive at same place, there are two really high stiles.

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B

37.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

8.96 km

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

171 m

135 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

15°C

28 %

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