Experienced travel writer and cyclist Huw Hennessy takes you on 21
hand-picked bike rides across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 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.
