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Padstow

Newquay & Watergate Bay loop from Padstow

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Padstow

Newquay & Watergate Bay loop from Padstow

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Newquay & Watergate Bay loop from Padstow

03:49

71.7km

970m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

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51.4 km

Watergate Bay

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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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55.0 km

Mawgan Porth Beach

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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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61.0 km

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

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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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66.3 km

Harlyn Bay Beach

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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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70.7 km

Padstow Harbour

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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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Way Types & Surfaces

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58.1 km

12.5 km

877 m

213 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

31.0 km

225 m

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