Cycling in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly : 21 hand-picked rides
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
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Experienced travel writer and cyclist Huw Hennessy takes you on 21 hand-picked bike rides across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With routes from around an hour up to a full day, this guide is ideal for families and leisure cyclists—anyone who wants to get fit and enjoy the fresh air in some of Britain's most beautiful countryside.
The rides connect the region's top attractions: beaches, fishing ports, stately homes, nature reserves and heritage sites, including many hidden, lesser-known gems. Explore world-famous landmarks such as Land's End, St Michael's Mount, the Eden Project and the Tresco Abbey subtropical gardens. Follow the Camel Trail along a disused railway line, career around muddy trails in Cardinham Woods, ride the off-road Pentewan Trail past the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and discover the wooded mountain bike trails at Lanhydrock. Several routes interlink or follow circular loops, allowing more ambitious cyclists to build up more challenging rides.
But this is more than just a route-finder. The book is packed with cultural insights and the author's personal tips, gathered from over thirty years' experience. Rich with history, folklore and spiritual resonance, Cycling in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly encourages you to enjoy the ride at your own pace while showing you what to look out for along the way.
