Looe Valley Cycle Routes

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CYCLING ROUTES

Looe Valley
Polperro Pedal
Moorland Magic
Churches & Cream Teas
Bindown Bonanza

 

Cycle Guide Booklet


LOOE VALLEY
LENGTH: 20 miles (32 km)   AVERAGE TIME: 4½ hrs
THE ROUTE
A route following the quiet lanes up the East Looe River to Liskeard, returning via the West Looe Valley.
If preferred the route can be be adapted to start or finish at Liskeard.

TERRAIN: Some off-road sections on woodland tracks. Route includes 5 steep hill climbs.  Route guide, see. Cycle Guide Booklet
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POLPERRO PEDAL
LENGTH: 12 miles (20 km)   AVERAGE TIME: 3 hrs
THE ROUTE
A hilly route taking in some coastal and inland lanes in the Looe and Polperro area. The route takes in a beach stop as well.

TERRAIN: Forest tracks and quiet country lanes, with a short stretch on a busy road. Route includes 3 major hill climbs.  Route guide, see. Cycle Guide Booklet
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MOORLAND MAGIC
LENGTH: 24 miles (38 km)   AVERAGE TIME: 6 hrs
THE ROUTE
A route starting at the ancient stannery town of Liskeard taking you up onto the southern half of Bodmin Moor exploring the villages of St Cleer and St Neot as well as Jamaica Inn.

TERRAIN: Exposed moorland route (Not recommended for a windy day) with no off-road sections.  Route guide, see. Cycle Guide Booklet
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CHURCHES & CREAM TEAS
LENGTH: 14 miles (22 km)   AVERAGE TIME: 3 hrs
THE ROUTE
A route exploring some of the quieter villages nestled in the undulating valleys inland from Polperro.

TERRAIN: The route is along narrow country lanes with no off-road sections.  Route guide, see. Cycle Guide Booklet
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BINDOWN BONANZA
LENGTH: 11 miles (17 km)   AVERAGE TIME: 2½ hrs
THE ROUTE
A route with a reasonable amount of off-road tracks exploring some of the hidden areas to the north and east of Looe - Route includes a beach stop.

TERRAIN: The route includes 2 steep uphill climbs and some rough track sections.  Route guide, see. Cycle Guide Booklet
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Further Information

The above rides are available as:
6 Cycle Guides Exploring South East Cornwall @ £ 2.50 +£1.00 p&p from
Mail Order Dept,
The SE Cornwall Discovery Centre,
Millpool, West Looe,
Cornwall PL13 2AF 
(Please make cheques payable to Caradon District Council)

e-mail  
discovery@caradon.gov.uk

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