Expert 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: August 18, 2025

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7.83 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

End point

Bus stop

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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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

The Camel Trail – Padstow Harbour loop from St Columb Major

Rosenannon Downs

Wadebridge Town Centre

View of the Camel Estuary from the Camel Trail

The Camel Trail

View of the Camel Estuary and Railway Bridge

Little Petherick Creek Bridge and View of Padstow

Padstow Harbour

Harlyn Bay Beach

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