About Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire
Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire is a family-run bike rental operation based in the village of Pentewan near St Austell, providing direct access to Cornwall's renowned Clay Trails network. Operating from March through October, they've been putting visitors on two wheels for years, offering an easy, traffic-free way to explore the lush valleys and former china clay country of mid-Cornwall.
Their fleet includes electric bikes (Ezego Trail Destroyers and Raleigh Motus GTs), hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, tandems, tag-alongs and children's bikes — covering every combination a family or group could need. All hires come with helmets, locks, maps and repair kits. The Clay Trails run directly from their doorstep, winding through woodland and along old tramways to the Eden Project, Mevagissey and the coast.
The business stands out for its location right on the trail network — no loading bikes onto cars or navigating roads to reach the start. Their range of e-bikes makes the gently rolling terrain accessible to riders of all fitness levels, and the knowledgeable staff provide route advice tailored to ability and interests. A consistently top-rated Cornwall cycling experience on review platforms.
