Ponsanooth is a village located in Cornwall, England, offering a landscape well-suited for various outdoor activities. The area features notable natural elements such as the Kennall Vale Nature Reserve, characterized by woodlands and the River Kennall, alongside a rich industrial heritage. This setting provides a foundation for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more, within a region known for its diverse Cornish terrain.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring Ponsanooth will find a selection…
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51
hikers
6.69km
01:49
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.4km
04:06
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.22km
02:13
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100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.00km
02:42
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130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
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47.8km
03:44
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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52.0km
03:06
620m
620m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.8km
01:37
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33.7km
02:16
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.4km
02:27
460m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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94.6km
06:52
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1,460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.3km
01:21
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
15.2km
01:37
230m
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.93km
00:54
100m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.25km
00:52
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.17km
01:01
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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116
riders
71.8km
03:24
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36.1km
01:48
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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75.9km
03:38
870m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

43
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23.7km
01:09
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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29
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40.7km
03:10
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.2km
01:49
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.6km
02:21
510m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
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14.8km
00:57
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ponsanooth offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The area features 7 routes for these sports, catering to diverse interests.
The Kennall Vale Nature Reserve provides woodland trails for hiking, featuring historical gunpowder mill ruins and the River Kennall. The broader Cornwall Mineral Tramways network also offers off-road routes suitable for walking. For more options, refer to the Hiking around Ponsanooth guide.
Ponsanooth is suitable for Touring cycling, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The Cornwall Mineral Tramways network offers off-road routes for various cycling types. Guides like Cycling around Ponsanooth and Road Cycling Routes around Ponsanooth provide detailed information.
The Kennall Vale Nature Reserve has tracks and paths suitable for walking, though some areas can be muddy. The Cornwall Mineral Tramways network includes routes that can be suitable for various skill levels. The Easy hikes around Ponsanooth guide offers specific suggestions.
Ponsanooth's notable natural features include the Kennall Vale Nature Reserve, with its woodlands and the River Kennall. The reserve also contains the ruins of 19th-century gunpowder mills, offering a blend of natural beauty and industrial heritage. The wider region of Cornwall features Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Kennall Vale Nature Reserve is a picturesque woodland in Ponsanooth featuring rich undergrowth, open glades, and walking paths. It is notable for the ruins of its 19th-century gunpowder mills, historically powered by the River Kennall. The reserve offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical interest.
Ponsanooth's outdoor routes have been explored by more than 49,000 visitors on komoot. The 7 available routes have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers a dedicated guide for running enthusiasts. The Running Trails around Ponsanooth guide provides information on routes suitable for jogging in the area.
Komoot provides guides for various cycling types in Ponsanooth. These include Cycling around Ponsanooth, Road Cycling Routes around Ponsanooth, Gravel biking around Ponsanooth, and MTB Trails around Ponsanooth.
The official online presence for the parish, detailing local planning and community initiatives, is the Ponsanooth Parish Neighbourhood Plan website. It can be found at ponsanooth-pc.gov.uk.
For inquiries related to the Ponsanooth Parish Council, contact can be made via phone. The number provided is +447907842937.

