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The Poldice Valley & Portreath loop from Hayle — Cornwall

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The Poldice Valley & Portreath loop from Hayle — Cornwall

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The Poldice Valley & Portreath loop from Hayle — Cornwall

05:14

77.2km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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16.0 km

South Tincroft Mine Ruins

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Now a ruin, South Tincroft was originally a copper mine but later moved over to tin.

Although this is only a section of the mine, much of it having been …

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24.0 km

Gwennap Pit

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Gwennap Pit was used by the renowned cleric John Wesley to give preaches from 1762 until 1789. Its unusual form is thought to be caused to a collapsed abandoned mine …

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27.6 km

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

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Poldice Valley is a beautiful spot with a rich mining history. A mine has existed in the valley as far back as the 16th century, extracting tin ore and copper …

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30.5 km

Bike Chain Bissoe Café

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Nestled in the Poldice Valley by Bissoe village, the Bike Chain is a great little cycling shop with a brilliant cafe too. Get everything you need for a ride around …

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40.9 km

Calenick Creek

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As you cycle along the Newham trail, you will be rewarded with views of Calenick Creek. The Calenick Creek feeds into the Truro River, which joins with the River Fal. …

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62.1 km

Portreath Beach

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Good clean new toilet block just before beach car park

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67.2 km

Godrevy Heritage Coast

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The section of coastline between Godrevy and Portreath is a heritage coast and it offers stunning views across the dramatic cliffs, sea and down to the wide sandy beach of …

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77.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

23.5 km

6.22 km

1.78 km

190 m

140 m

111 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

28.4 km

9.79 km

6.71 km

133 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

27°C

17°C

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The Poldice Valley & Portreath loop from Hayle — Cornwall

South Tincroft Mine Ruins

Gwennap Pit

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

Bike Chain Bissoe Café

Calenick Creek

Portreath Beach

Godrevy Heritage Coast

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