Porthleven Harbour – Lizard Point and Lighthouse loop from St Erth

Porthleven Harbour – Lizard Point and Lighthouse loop from St Erth

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Porthleven Harbour – Lizard Point and Lighthouse loop from St Erth

04:29

93.2km

1,040m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.1 km

Porthleven Coast Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fantastic views, even better when squalls are rolling in off the sea

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18.7 km

The Ship Inn

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Got to be in the top 10 pubs in the UK

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19.4 km

Porthleven Harbour

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A visit to the port of Porthleven is especially worthwhile in the early morning hours. Especially in the spring you have the chance to be completely alone and to watch …

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38.4 km

The Lizard NNR

Nature Reserve

38.9 km

The Lizard National Nature Reserve

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The Lizard NNR is one of the largest nature reserves in the South West. The reserve itself reaches across to Mullion Cove to near Coverack.

Over 250 species of national …

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48.5 km

Lizard Point and Lighthouse

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The Lizard is the most southerly point of Great Britain. There is a lighthouse atop Lizard Point, highlighting the dangerous nature of this stretch of sea.

Unlike so many places …

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59.0 km

Poldhu Cove Beach

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Poldhu Cove, also known as Black Pool Cove, is a beautiful west-facing sandy beach suitable for a range of fun activities from sandcastle building to beach volleyball and rocks to …

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59.1 km

Poldhu Beach Café & Shop

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This is a delightful tiny cafe on an equally delightful beach. Serves a variety of meals and hot drinks. Very popular with the locals. Highly recommended.

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90.5 km

Tredrea Lane

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Tredrea Lane is a quiet, undulating and beautiful road between St Erth and Gwallon in southern Cornwall. It's a lovely place to ride, and hopefully the caravans will stick to …

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93.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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