Cyclists and horse riders will be able to enjoy new views and access between Porthleven and the Penrose Estate thanks to the opening of a new bridleway.

It comes less than a week after the National Trust opened a new footpath section, to replace an area of path that fell into the sea in January.

That path can only be used by walkers now, due its narrower width so at the same time the Trust was working to open a replacement bridleway section for other users, between Higher Penrose and Loe Bar.

A Penrose National Trust spokesperson said last night: "We are very pleased to announce the new bridleway link at Loe Bar is now open to explore.

"We hope you enjoy this new multi use trail and share with care."

It links from the lodge to the top path, joining up with the existing bridleway.

At the start of the footpath project it was estimated it would cost £35,000 to complete, including the legal process to extinguish the former byway and create new footpath rights.

The new link bridleway link is estimated to cost a further £30,000.

Ranger Greg Cross has been overseeing the project and said: “On behalf of the National Trust, I’d like to thank everyone who has supported the project in so many different ways; fundraising, encouragement, ideas and feedback, attending the community day and volunteering support.

“We’re a charity and we depend on public support for all our conservation and access work, so a huge thank you from us.

“Thanks also to Martin Wallis our tenant farmer, whose has really helped us at every stage of the work and Darren Searle and his team who have undertaken the practical work.”