Absolutely brand new Co-op shop, and they've put the cycle stands as far away as possible from the entrance - so no-one will use them, and Co-op management won't bother next time.
Worrying road closure signs - in fact it refers to a side road, the main route to St Keverne was open.
Bridleway alongside the road to Penrose Farm in the National Trust's Penrose estate - as a cyclist I'd keep left here.
New bridleway alongside the road to Penrose Farm on the National Trust's Penrose estate
Bridleway past Penrose Farm in the National Trust's Penrose estate
Bridleway from Penrose Farm to the Loe Pool in the National Trust's Penrose estate
Ahead, track to the Loe Pool ih the National Trust's Penrose estate, to the right footpath to Penrose Farm and car park
End of asphalt and view to the Loe Pol in the National Trust's Penrose estate
Cycle (and trike) parking at The Stables café on the National Trust's Penrose estate
Junction on the cycle route from Porthleven to Helston through the National Trust's Penrose estate
The cycle route from Porthleven to Helston passing Penrose House
Modal filter on the cycle route from Helston to Porthleven through the National Trust's Penrose estate
Modal filter on the cycle route from Porthleven to Helston through the National Trust's Penrose estate
Turn left here for the cycle route from Porthleven to Helston through the National Trust's Penrose estate
Cyclist from Helston to Porthleven in the National Trust's Penrose estate
Turn sharp left here for the cycle route from Porthleven to Helston through the National Trust's Penrose estate
Western end of bridleway on former mineral tramway to Gwithian
Bridleway on former mineral tramway to Tehidy
Bridleway on former mineral tramway to Gwithian
Bridleway on former mineral tramway to Gwithian
East end of bridleway on former mineral tramway to Gwithian
As promised, cycle parking at the new Penzance Heliport - more use for staff than passengers, I imagine.
Junction of tracks in Tehidy Country Park
The National Trust has improved this section of the Cornish coastal path for wheelchairs, but it's not surprising that cyclists are using it too.
The National Trust has improved this section of the Cornish coastal path for wheelchairs, but it's not surprising that cyclists are using it too.
Route sign for NCN route 3 (eastbound)
There are two signs for NCN route 3 (east- and westbound) in amongst that lot.
Shared-use footway into Truro on NCN route 3 - and a cyclist preferring the road.
End of shared-use footway on Newham Road, Truro - it's not at all obvious that NCN route 3 forks right here.
Shared-use footway on the edge of Truro
Shared-use footway on the edge of Truro - the side road would take cyclists through the Park & Ride site to the Tresillian road.
The main gates of the National Trust's Trengwainton Gardens - all access now is via the car park, but wouldn't it be nice if pedestrians and cyclists could enter (and park) here?
Segregated path with awkward barriers.
Segregated path with awkward barriers.
The dead-end road is narrowed to a single lane here, but they still felt it necessary to install awkward barriers as well as Cyclists Dismount signs.
The dead-end road is narrowed to a single lane here, but they still felt it necessary to put up Cyclists Dismount signs.
Link from segregated path to play area
Good permeability on this housing development on the edge of Truro.
Good permeability on this housing development on the edge of Truro.
A dead-end lane to a farm (but it would be nice if it could link to NCN route 32).
Not the most cycle-friendly link on this housing development on the edge of Truro.
Clearly marked junction on this segregated path on this housing development on the edge of Truro.
Good permeability on this housing development on the edge of Truro.
Good permeability on this housing development on the edge of Truro.
Electro-assist handcycle from www.teamhybrid.co.uk to attach to a wheelchair.
No cycle facilities of any kind at the National Trust's Trengwainton Gardens, despite their being right on the edge of Penzance.
A large pothole in an awful location - forcing cyclists and drivers to the right just where they really need to keep left at the blind corner.
Poor footway by the A30 Penzance bypass near the youth hostel
Poor cossing of the A30 Penzance bypass to the youth hostel
Paved link from Penzance youth hostel into town
Poor footway by the A30 Penzance bypass near the youth hostel
Poor crossing of the A30 from Penzance youth hostel to the path into town.
The promenade in Penzance is being improved - mainly due to storm damage, but also because the Tour of Britain is due to start here on 6 Sept 2020
The No Entry sign in the distance actually leads to Penlee Park in Penzance
Paved section of the Cornish coastal path into St Ives
Paved section of the Cornish coastal path, although you'll have to come back the same way.
Paved but flooded section of the Cornish coastal path - but better than the grass alongside.
No Motor Vehicles ie cycling permitted on this section of the Cornish coastal path, although you'll have to come back the same way.
No Motor Vehicles ie cycling permitted on this section of the Cornish coastal path, although you'll have to come back the same way.
OCM/OSM show this as a road - but bikes can get past.
Virgin 'Street' in St Ives
Small cycle shelter at the new car park at the rear of St Erth station
Small cycle shelter at St Erth station
Bridleway link from NCN route 3, St Erth
This two-car train on the Truro-Falmouth branch (popular with students) has an area with tip-up seats and four cycle spaces (2 + 2).
Shared-use path from Helston past new housing development.
Shared-use path from new housing development into Helston.
Road closed with very restrictive barriers when motor traffic was diverted to a new development - pretty pointless, and I can't see anyone using it.
Road closed with very restrictive barriers when motor traffic was diverted to a new development - pretty pointless, and I can't see anyone using it.
Covered cycle parking at Langarth Park & Ride, Truro
Bridleway north of Gweek, Cornwall
Bridleway north of Gweek, Cornwall
Shared-use route from new housing development, Truro
Shared-use route from new housing development, Truro
End of Cycleway and two-stage toucan crossing at entry to new housing development, Truro
Two-stage toucan crossing from new housing development, Truro
Shared-use route in new housing development parallel to the A390.
Two-stage toucan crossing to new housing development, Truro
Footpath and new cycleway from toucan crossing, funded by the housing development across the road.
The new cycleway stops at the bus-stop - pretty useless.
New cycleway, bus lay-by and toucan crossing funded by the housing development across the road.
New cycleway crossing dead-end road.
A new cycleway starts here - intended for cycles moving off the road, though it can be seen that some are continuing from the footway.
Footway - with shared-use on the other side of the A390
barriers on the route through Truro College
Alley in Helston - not on any of the oneline maps.
The foot of Coinagehall Street in Helston has been prettified, with two somewhat hidden cycle stands.
Track in Tehidy Country Park
Route sign in Tehidy Country Park
Track in Tehidy Country Park
Junction on the West Drive, Tehidy Country Park - going east, keep right to follow the main routes to North Cliff and the East Gate.
Route west out of Tehidy Country Park
Western exit from Tehidy Country Park
Western entry to Tehidy Country Park
Café and bike rental, Portreath
Map of foot and cycle routes in Portreath
Map of mineral tramways across the centre of Cornwall
Map of mineral tramways south of Portreath
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