Carrick Roads loop from Truro to Falmouth — Cornwall

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Carrick Roads loop from Truro to Falmouth — Cornwall

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Carrick Roads loop from Truro to Falmouth — Cornwall

03:00

45.5km

680m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 4, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 23.9 km for 4.30 km

After 37.3 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

28.7 km

St Mawes Beach and Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

St Mawes is a small fishing village accessible either by road from the north or from the west by ferry from Falmouth.

There is a harbour, steep and narrow lanes plus cafes, pubs and restaurants. St Mawes' has two beaches and a castle which keeps watch over Carrick Roads, Falmouth Estuary.

Tip by

37.6 km

King Harry Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

The King Harry Ferry has been carrying passengers from St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula with Feock, Truro and Falmouth since 1888. The ferry, which is one of only five chain ferries in England, operates every 20 minutes daily and takes 7 minutes. It is also good for the planet as it carries over 300,000 cars every year, saving around 1.7 million kg of CO2! Tickets for cyclists cost £1 each way. You can find more information, here: falriver.co.uk/ferries

Tip by

38.0 km

Trelissick House and Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful country house set amongst gardens and woodland on its own peninsula, Trelissick is a lovely place to visit. The house was owned by the Daniell family and politician Ida Copeland before being donated to the National Trust in 1955.

Trelissick house and gardens are open from 10.30 - 4.30 pm. The parklands are open from dawn until dusk. Tickets cost £12.20 for adults.
You can find more information, here: nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick

Tip by

45.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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