With routes from around an hour up to a full day, Cycling in Cornwall
& the Isles of Scilly 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. Several of the
routes interlink or follow a circular loop, allowing more ambitious
cyclists to build up more challenging rides.
Visit world-famous sites such as Land’s End, St Michael’s Mount, the
Eden Project and the Tresco Abbey subtropical gardens. Follow the Camel
Trail, two connecting cycle routes on a disused railway line. Career
around muddy trails in Cardinham Woods. Ride the off-road Pentewan
Trail, visiting the Lost Gardens of Heligan en route. Explore the
grounds of Lanhydrock, a National Trust property whose wooded trails are
perfect for getting the most out of your mountain bike.
But 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. This is country rich with history, folklore and
spiritual resonance, and 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.
