Fowey - St Mawes
A cycling route starting in Fowey, England, United Kingdom.
Overview
About this route
This is a lovely ride from Fowey to the Fal River. It is not a flat ride but it does avoid most of the main roads and takes in some beautiful scenery.
When you arriver in St Mawes you can plug into the Fal River Links network with regular services to Place, Falmouth, Trelissick, Tolverne & Truro. All of these services take bikes.
Please Note: You will need to carry your bike aboard down some stone steps and this can be tricky at low tide. Please remove paniers before boarding. Bike charges vary from £1 - £2 single.
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- Duration
- 48 km
- Distance
- 508 m
- Ascent
- 503 m
- Descent
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- Avg. speed
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- Avg. speed
Route quality
Waytypes & surfaces along the route
Waytypes
Busy road
30.5 km
(64 %)
Road
11.4 km
(24 %)
Surfaces
Paved
31.9 km
(66 %)
Asphalt
31.9 km
(66 %)
Undefined
16.1 km
(34 %)
Route highlights
Points of interest along the route
Point of interest after 13.5 km
Point of interest after 18.3 km
Caution: Very steep drop down into Pentewan.
Point of interest after 19.2 km
Alternative Route: Follow the coast Road through Mevagissey, Gorran Haven, Caerhays & Veryan. Re join original route near Ruan High Lanes.
Point of interest after 21.7 km
If your looking for a coffee stop, try Heligan Gardens
Point of interest after 40.5 km
Alternative Route: Beautiful ride through Gerrans and on to St Anthony Head with amazing views over the river. You can then catch the Place Ferry from Place Creek to St Mawes.
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