Day 1 Land’s End to Fowey 64 miles Garmin file: http://connect.garmin.com/course/2826499 Elevation Gain: 1409m / 4622ft Overview This is a tough start to the trip with plenty of short, sharp hills to tackle. The road from Lands’ End to Penzance is undulating with a couple of short, steep hills. After Marazion there is a fairly gradual climb away from the village then more undulating quiet roads to Leedstown. The route continues to be hilly for most of the rest of the day with notable hills away from the King Harry ferry, Tregony & towards the end of the day at Polperro, just after Par. You will cycle along mostly quiet country lanes with the busiest section at St. Austell and Par. There is a climb and descent at the end of the day into Fowey. Practical Notes There are lots of short, steep hills today. There is a short chain ferry at 39 miles. You will need a £1 coin and remember to get into a low gear as there is a steep hill on the other side. It’s safer to walk on and off these ferries The scenic and historic port town of Charlestown is just off-route at mile 57.3 Fowey is a lovely place to spend the night, but the group are spread out across a number of B&B’s. Map Elevation Profile Start point St Just Market Place Breakfasts have been arranged for 7.30am at all accommodation and we’ll aim to meet at Lands’ End for 8.45am. Make sure you leave your labelled luggage downstairs at the accommodation for us to collect. For those staying in St. Just meet in the centre of the village by the van ready to ride to Lands’ End at 8.15am. Anyone at Cape Cornwall should set off about 8.05am to meet in the village. For those staying at the YHA, meet at the front of the hostel about 8.15 and ride to Lands’ End with our riding guide. Lunch - After 34 miles The Royal Oak, Perranwell, TR3 7PX. 01872 863 175 Evening meal There are many good restaurants in Fowey. The Galleon is a lively pub that serves generous portions of good pub grub and there is usually plenty of space available. The King of Prussia and The Lugger are nearby and are also recommended for food. Route Notes Miles Route 0 Leave Land’s End & cycle along the A30 to Penzance The road is winding & traffic often backs up behind big groups of cyclists, so it is better to cycle in smaller groups. 8.6 At the roundabout go R to Penzance. 9.6 At the next mini r-bout go R. At the next mini r-bout at the sea front go L (notice the small Sustrans 3 sign). Cycle along the promenade and continue through Penzance following “through traffic” 11.0 At the Tesco R-Bout take the 2nd exit to Easter Green Ind & Heliport then go immediate R past the Tesco garage. 11.5 When you reach the Morrisons r-bout take the 2nd exit to Long Rock. 11.6 Go straight over the mini r-bout. 12.4 Continue through Long Rock then take the 2nd exit at the mini r-bout to Marazion. Follow the road through Marazion and continue up away from the village. You will have good views of St. Michaels Mount to your R. 14.4 At the r-bout go straight over to Leedstown along the B3280. From here you will continue straight on for about 9 miles. 19.7 At Leedstown go straight over the Crossroads 21.9 Go straight over the X at Praze an Beeble. 22.6 Just before the school go L to Carvolth 1¼ & Troon 3. 24.0 When you meet another road go L towards Troon 1½, Cambourne 3 & Redruth 5. 24.8 You will come to another T-jcn and go R to Four Lanes 2, Redruth 4¾. 25.2 At the next T-jcn at the B3280 go L to Four Lanes 1½ & Redruth 4¼. 25.8 At the next T-jcn go L to Redruth 3 along the B3297. Please take care along this road as this is a busy road. 26.9 Continue into Four Lanes. Just after a sign for the school you need to turn R at the Victoria Inn to Stithians 3¼. 28.2 You will come to a T-jcn. You will see a sign for Stithians 2, Wendron 5 & Helston 8 go R here then immediate L to Stithians 2. Stay on this road to Stithians. 30.1 Follow the road through Stithians and you will come to a church. Turn L opposite the church and the old vicarage. Stay on this road to Perranwell. 30.5 When you come to a T-jcn to L to Falmouth 6 & Truro 8. 33.1 As you drop into Perranwell stop at the Royal Oak on the L for lunch. The Royal Oak, Perranwell, TR3 7PX. 01872 863 175 After lunch continue along the road and stay on this road for about 1½ miles. 34.0 Continue past Perranwell Station and the road descends, rises then drops again. 34.5 At the bottom of the hill turn R to Falmouth 7, Truro 5 and Devoran 3/4 . 34.9 At the Carnon Gate R-bout go straight over. Watch out for traffic here. 35.0 At the T-jcn go R and follow the road round to the L. 35.4 Further along the road bends round to the L. You need to go R here to Deveron Key ¼. 35.6 A bit further along you need to turn sharp L which takes you up a narrow road around to the R along Old Tram Road (single track road). Stay on this road and eventually it will turn away from the estuary and you have a nice little climb up Harris Hill. 37.6 At the top of the climb you will come to a T-jcn. Go L here to King Harry Ferry (no sign) 37.7 Take the 2nd R to King Harry Ferry 39.1 Take the chain ferry across the River Fal (one of only 5 chain ferries operating in England). £1 for cyclists. Get into a low gear as there is a steep hill on the other side. 39.5 At the top of the hill go straight on (NOT veering to the R). Follow the sign ‘Roseland Inn Brewery & Farm shop’ and ‘Pilhough 1½, Tregony 8’. 43.5 At Ruan High Lanes go L along the A3078 signed Truro 12. 47.3 Turn R up the hill to Tregony village centre ¼. Stay on the B3287 signed St. Austell. 50.2 Turn R at a large white house called Faircross Cottage towards St. Austell 5. 50.3 Turn L following signs to St. Austell 5 (A390). 52.0 Turn R onto the A390 to St. Austell. PLEASE TAKE CARE AS THIS ROAD IS BUSY. 52.1 After approx 100m you will see a sign for ‘Hewas Water’, turn R here to ‘Sticker’. 52.3 Take the next R signed ‘St Ewe 3 and Lower Sticker ¾’. When you come to a small X- road go straight over to ‘Mevagissy 5½ & Gorran 7¼’. Stay on this road for a few miles. 53.8 Continue through Little Polgooth. 54.5 When you meet with a T-jcn go R. 54.6 At the next T-jcn go L at the sign ‘St Austell 1¾’ along the B3273. 55.8 Turn R at the sign ‘Tregorrick ¼’. 56.7 Go straight over at the staggered junction at the sign ‘St. Austell 1’ following the sign for ‘Carlyon Bay 1½, Charlestown ¾’. 57.3 When you come to a T-jcn at the Rashleigh Arms go L along the A3061. (If you were to turn R here you’ll enter the Georgian port town of Charlestown which has been used as a filming location for many productions, including Poldark) 57.5 Turn R at the sign ‘Carlyon Bay 1½, Crinnis 1½’. When you come to a mini r-bout go straight over (2nd exit). 58.7 After just over a mile along Beach Road you will see a L turn opposite the ‘Carlyon Bay Hotel’. Turn L here. Further along you will come to some traffic lights by the rail track. Follow the road under the rail track. Stay on this road. 59.3 At the T-jcn go R at the sign ‘Fowey 6’. Remain on the A3082 into Par. You continue through some traffic lights and go under a railway bridge. 61.0 Turn R signed ‘Fowey 4’. Go around the one-way system in Par following signs for Fowey. Stay on this road. There is a difficult hill at Polmear! 63.7 Reach the Texaco roundabout. At this point follow directions to your BNB/Hotel Fowey Accommodation The Safe Harbour Inn (Carol and Graham), 58 Lostwithiel Street, Fowey, PL23 1BQ. 01726 833 379 Directions Just after the Texaco garage, turn R at the roundabout. Bear L at the next mini roundabout - the road rises then descends. When the road bends sharply R, go L onto Losthwithiel Street and the pub is down the street on the L. To get to the Bodinnick Ferry the following day, go L down the hill through Fowey and follow the road all the way round. The ferry is about 1 mile from the pub. The Galleon Inn Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AQ,01726 833 014 Directions After the Texaco garage, turn R at the roundabout and continue along the road.