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South West England

Newquay & Watergate Bay loop from Padstow

Road cycling routes

South West England

Newquay & Watergate Bay loop from Padstow

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43

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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

Waypoints

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Start point

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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 …

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2

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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5

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 …

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71.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.1 km

12.5 km

877 m

213 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

31.0 km

225 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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13°C

84 %

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