Helston, The Loe


A 10Km circular route around Loe Pool, Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater lake. Enjoy the beautiful National Trust Penrose Estate and Cober Valley, treat yourself to coffee and cake at the Stables café and explore the walled garden. As you circumnavigate the impressive pool, be sure to look out for the amazing wildlife including herons and swans.

The route crosses the half mile shingle ‘Loe Bar’ originally the mouth of the River Cober which led to a harbour in Helston, by the 13th century the bar had cut Helston off from the sea and formed the pool. 

National Trust - The Loe

Route type: Leisure ride