carnon downs EASY 8 miles circular route

DIRECTIONS 11 Go straight across the Quenchwell Chapel crossroads. 1 Leave the Caravan Park and turn left – you will see the 12 Continue until just before the roundabout where you carnon downs CARAVAN park CYCLE ROUTE cycle sign. Head straight on at the crossroads along Point will see the cycle track on the right adjacent to the This route takes in part of the Minerals Tramways Coast to Coast Cycle Route, from to Devoran and The Road. bollards. Cornish Way, National Cycle Network Route 3. 2 At the junction bear right at signpost to Penpol. Follow 13 Follow the track until the next roundabout. Turn left the road, catching views of and the Fal back to the Caravan Park. River on the left. Keep straight on until you see the steep Surfaces hill sign. Mainly tarmac on-road, with a gritted section on the points of interest Superb views of the Fal River, Carrick Roads, Devoran Coast to Coast trail section. 3 Turn right at signpost to Devoran. Continue along the River and the viaduct on the Falmouth to branch DON’T MISS road, down the hill to the river. Good pub at Devoran - the Old Quay Inn - line. good ales and great food. 4 At the T-junction turn right and follow the road parallel Interesting fact...the present nine-arch stonework Traffic to the river. Take care along this single track section. theSheppards Light traffic on country lanes. viaduct replaces an earlier structure designed in 1863 Club Together community member which was made up of a timber deck and supported by 5 At the end of the single track turn left towards the Quay timber trestles springing from eleven masonry piers. and continue along Quay Road. Alternatively, turn right Suitability for young children at the end of the single track to head to the Devoran Inn Yes, but children should be supervised. for refreshments.

6 At the Devoran Village junction go straight on along Hills Greenbank Road. Mostly flat with one small climb. 7 When the road bears right, you can see the cycle track ahead and follow the sign to Portreath.

8 Follow the cycle path to the next road crossing and carry Refreshments/facilities straight on under the Carnon Viaduct (see the old pillars Devoran Inn, picnic area at Devoran Quay. of Brunel’s Wooden Viaduct).

9 At the next road crossing, turn right on to tarmac road. This route has been suggested by Sustrans’ Volunteer Rangers. The Caravan Club Local bike hire 10 At the crossroads go straight across. In 50 yards go would always recommend that any children or young people under 18 years should Bike Chain Bike Hire straight across another crossroads. Pass over the be fully supervised by a responsible adult. Please be aware that using this route is www.cornwallcyclehire.com entirely at your own risk. Extreme care should always be taken when cycling on site, ford via the bridge and continue uphill to the next remembering that traffic will be moving around the site and to observe speed limits. Particular attention should be paid when going round blind corners or emerging crossroads. from paths. carnon downs Caravan park - ROUTE

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Carnon Suggested Cycle Route Downs Railway Line National Cycle Network 1 Navigation points Devoran (Please refer to route description) 7 3 6 5

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