Route shape (simplified) start and finish
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About this ride
A classic mix of cliff and moor: a famously steep climb out of the harbour, wooded coast roads with sea views, a plunging descent to a tiny harbour village, then an empty crossing of high moor before the road drops back to the coast.
The two big coastal hills are the hardest part, with gradients up to one in four, hairpin bends and a lot of braking on the way down. Gear down early and take them steadily. There is no fuel on the moor, so top up before you set off. Aim for a dry day between May and September and avoid summer weekends.
