Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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7.83 km

Rosenannon Downs

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free roming cattle!

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15.5 km

Small, picturesque town in north Cornwall. The city lies on the River Camel, at the beginning of the estuary that ultimately flows into the Atlantic.
Definitely worth a detour - easily accessible via the A39.

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17.7 km

View of the Camel Estuary from the Camel Trail

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This section of the Camel Trail between Wadebridge and Padstow is 5.5 miles long and can be ridden in either direction. The views of the Camel Estuary are fantastic.

The …

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18.8 km

Beach

19.3 km

The Camel Trail

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Make sure bring inner tubes and puncture repair kit - if you have skinny tyres there is alot debris on the trail e.g thorns

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22.9 km

View of the Camel Estuary and Railway Bridge

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We hired ebikes as never used one before a Hybrid and MTB so we could swap halfway to see if we had a preference.
we both preferred the eMTB as …

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23.2 km

Little Petherick Creek Bridge and View of Padstow

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An Iron Bridge spans the gap over Little Petherick Creek and gives a glimpse into the Camel Trail's past as a railway line.

The railway opened in 1899 with this …

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25.0 km

Padstow Harbour

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Padstow Harbour is a picturesque port and the perfect place to enjoy fish and chips. It was made famous by the celebrity chef Rick Stein who still has a restaurant, …

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29.6 km

Harlyn Bay Beach

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Harlyn Bay has all you could want in a beach; sand, rock pools, dunes, safe seas, beginner friendly surf and summer lifeguards.

There is a cafe at the north east …

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49.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

7.79 km

1.01 km

696 m

440 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

10.8 km

6.47 km

406 m

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

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Wadebridge Town Centre

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The Camel Trail

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