Tour: NCN3 - West to East (E)(EP)

Map Reference50.0661, -5.71302
Ride Start on Google mapsGoogle map
Ride length67 km
Climbing1416 m
MaxGradient24.9717% (suspect calcs!)
Ride effort1536.52 tcEnergy
Added byNeil Wheadon
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The Rides

1: NCN 3 - Lands End to Penzance Station (E)

https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-3 This section goes east starting at Land End and ending at Penzance Station This 328-mile cycling route connects Land's End in Cornwall to Bristol via the beautiful, verdant countryside of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. It's a fantastic long-distance cycling challenge for cycle tourers, bikepackers or other adventurers looking to get out and explore the beautiful south west of England. more ...

2: NCN3 - Penzance Station to Camborne Station (E)

https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-3

3: NCN3 - Camborne Station to Bissoe (E)

https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-3

Places of Interest

Distance (km)CategoryTitleDescription
0.0interest/miscLands End (Sennen)Land's End, Sennen, Penzance TR19 7AA Land's End is one of Britain's best loved landmarks, famous for its unique location, natural beauty and stunning scenery. There is plenty to offer those seeking a ...
1.0stay/campsiteSeaView Holiday Park (Sennen)Sennan, Penzance TR19 7AD, United Kingdom A larger site
1.0travel/mapThe First and Last TrailThe First and last Trail is a mixture of off and on road sections, much of it is hilly and is shared with vehicles and pedestrians. The first section of the trail from Land's End is suitable for famil ...
7.1stay/campsiteTower Park Caravan & Camping (St. Buryan)Tower Park - St. Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 6BZ Larger Park - Situated in the heart of Poldark country, Tower Park Caravans and Camping in St.Buryan is midway between Penzance and Land's End on t ...
10.2interest/miscTregiffian Burial Chamber (St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BQ) - English HeritageSt Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BQ Free Access A Neolithic or early Bronze Age chambered tomb with an entrance passage, walled and roofed with stone slabs, leading into the central chamber.
12.3food/cafeLamorna Pottery and Cafe (Lamorna)Lamorna, Penzance TR19 6NY Pottery and Cafe
14.3food/cafeMousehole Deli & Kitchen (Mousehole)North Cliff, Mousehole, Penzance TR19 6PH More of a restaurant?
15.3bike/milleniumPostSustrans millenium Marker near Newlyn
15.3stay/campsiteMousehole Camping (Paul)Trungle Parc, Paul, Penzance TR19 6AZ Welcome to Mousehole Camping and Glamping, a small but friendly camp site based at local football club Mousehole AFC, which is situated near the village of Paul, ...
16.3food/cafeView over Newlyn Harbour
17.5stay/hostelPenzance YHAYHA Penzance, Castle Horneck, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8TF YHA ACCESS INFORMATION 2022 in DOCUMENT CAMPING ALLOWED
19.5stay/cycleCampingPonsandane Campsite (Chyandour) - Cycle CampingPonsandane Campsite, Chyandour, Penzance TR18 3FN SUMMER SITE Emailed , reply - Cost per night GBP10 for solo camper with tent. (2024)
22.5food/cafeIsland CafeSt Michael's Mount, Marazion, Cornwall,TR17 OHS
22.5food/cafeJordan's Cafe (Marizion)Station Carpark, Marazion TR17 0AA
22.5interest/miscSt Michaels Mount (Marazion)Harbour View, Marazion TR17 0HS
22.5interest/wildlifeRSPB Marazion Marsh (Marazion) - RSPB RSPB Marazion Marsh, Marazion Beach, Marazion TR17 0AA - Grid ref SW510312 In the shadow of St Michael's Mount near Penzance, Marazion Marsh is a small reedbed which plays home to a variety of wetlan ...
22.5misc/toiletsFolly Fields Toilets (Marizion)Marazion TR17 0EF
22.5travel/carParkingFolleyfield Long Stay Car Park (Marazion)Marazion TR17 0EP No overnight parking
23.5food/cafeChapel Rock Cafè (Marizion)Kings Rd, Marazion TR17 0EJ
23.5food/pubThe Fire Engine Inn (Marizion)Fire Engine Inn, Higher Fore Street, Marazion, Penzance Cornwall TR17 0BB Lovely sea views from the back garden
23.5interest/picnicPicnic at Marizion overlooking St Michael's MountA number of benches and a great view of St Michael's Mount from here
23.5stay/cycleCampingDove Meadows Campsite (Marazion) - Cycle CampingDove Meadows Touring Caravan Park, Green Ln W, Marazion TR17 0HH GBP10 low season, GBP12 high season - 2024
30.7bike/milleniumPostSustrans Millenium Marker in Hayle
31.8bike/shopHayle Cycles (Hayle)36 Penpol Terrace, Hayle TR27 4BQ We're an independent cycle shop in Hayle, west Cornwall. We carry a varied and comprehensive range of bikes, components, accessories, and clothing from top brands suc ...
32.8children/playgroundHayle Recreation Ground (Hayle)57 Brookway, Hayle TR27 5AL, United Kingdom Larger playground
43.1food/cafeThe Croust Hut (Camborne)King Edward Mine Museum, Camborne TR14 9HW Opening Hours - Wednesday 10am to 2pm ( Drinks and Cake only), Thursday to Saturday 10am to 3pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm, Sunday Roasts served 12.30pm to 2.30pm
44.0interest/museumKing Edward Mine Museum (Troon)King Edward Mine, Troon, Camborne TR14 9HW Find authentic Cornish mining heritage at our former working mine. Step back in time to discover the history of tin mining in Cornwall. Hear the clank of our ...
44.0stay/campsitePioneer Billys Camping & Glamping (Camborne)Lower Condurrow Farm, Lower, Condurrow Rd, Camborne TR14 9AP GBP20/night for 2 people non electric (2024) info@pioneerbillys.co.uk
46.0interest/museumEast Pool Mine (Redruth) - National TrustPool, near Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3NP At the very heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site sit these two great beam engines, originally powered by high-pressure steam boilers introduced by loc ...
48.1travel/railStationRailway Station (Redruth)Redruth TR15 2AB
50.1interest/historicGwennap Pit (Busveal)8-9 Saint Clement Street, Busveal, Truro TR1 1DT Great site to visit, where the famous Cornish Bible Christian Billy Bray preached regularly and also John Wesley.Can seat up to 2000
52.2interest/industrialPoldice Mine (Gwennap)Gwennap, Redruth TR16 5QG Today, the ruins of many mine buildings and mineshafts are visible in the Poldice Valley, which has not seen any further development since the end of mining. The valley is no ...
52.2interest/industrialUnity Wood MineCan be seen above from the Mineral Tramways route. Woreth a look. Take the track up to the left. At the road, head left, after 20 metres there is a gate on the left
54.2food/cafeBon Appetit (Twelveheads)The Old Shop, Twelveheads, Truro TR4 8SH Open daily 9:00 - 16:00 From Google Reviews - Great spot for taking a break on the Bissoe Trail on a sunny day - plenty of bike parking. No indoor seating so a ...
54.2travel/carParkingCar Park on Cornwal Coast to Coast (Truro)Truro TR4 8GX Small place - free
54.2travel/mapMining Trails of Cornwall Map Tehidy Trail - this is a 2.5 mile (4km) trail with some steep sections but otherwise relatively flat. Portreath Branchline Trail - this is a 5.5 mile (8.8km) trail which includes some sections of hig ...
55.2bike/milleniumPostSustrans millenium signNot the exact location, but very close, on the north side of the track
55.2food/cafeSaint Piran Cafe and Bike hire (Bissoe)The Old Conns Works, Bissoe Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8QZ Open Mon-Sat: 09:00 - 18:00 Sun: 10:00 - 16:00
55.2interest/industrialArsenic Production, chimney remains
55.2stay/campsiteBissoe Valley Campsite (Chacewater)Chacewater, Truro TR4 8RJ Bissoe Valley Touring Park is a small Adults Only campsite surrounded by the beautiful Cornish countryside. We have 16 fully serviced hardstanding pitches. (Heavy duty pegs a ...

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