A rough and wonderful gravel track with a stiff climb if you're heading out of Bodmin, which makes for a great alternative to the busier roads. Can be pretty wet …

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6.36 km

The Whip Switchbacks, Cardinham Woods

You've encountered plenty of switchbacks already when climbing the steep slopes at Cardinham Woods, now it's time to head down them! Make the most of this descent with the zig-zagging singletrack named 'The Whip', featuring some tight near-180 degree turns.

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8.57 km

The Cribbar Descent

After all the switchback climbs, this is the best descent at Cardinham Woods! The Cribbar trail weaves its way down the hillside using wide, supportive berms at each turn, and …

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10.7 km

Hell's Teeth Trail

Choose between the blue-rated track with some steep inclines followed by more hard pack singletrack, or the red-rated 'Hell's Teeth' extension here, with a rockier descent after more climbing.

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12.2 km

Woods Café, Cardinham Woods

Brilliant little traditional cafe near the car park at Cardinham Woods, very quaint! With everything from hearty meals to delicious home-bakes, it's just the ticket after laps of the trails …

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15.3 km

Lanhydrock Mountain Bike Trails

Part of the National Trust Lanhydrock Estate, these purpose built trails are a great challenge for beginner, novice and intermediate riders, ranging from family-friendly green-rated trails to beginner blue and …

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25.3 km

Lanhydrock Cycle Hub & Café

Cycle hire centre & great mtb trails in nearby forest

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26.2 km

Lanhydrock Gatehouse

Set amongst 890 acres of parkland above the River Fowey, Lanhydrock estate is brimming with history and beauty. The grade I listed house dates back to the Victorian era, although …

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27.5 km

Lanhydrock Cycle Bridge Over the A30

A great pedestrian and cycle-friendly bridge over the busy A30 road on Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 3 (Land's End to Bristol), which provides an excellent link from the off-road trails at Lanhydrock and the town of Bodmin.

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32.0 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

5.52 km

173 m

3.06 km

4.63 km

9.17 km

122 m

Surfaces

619 m

13.5 km

< 100 m

5.81 km

8.43 km

3.58 km

Elevation

Weather

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Cardinham and Lanhydrock loop from Bodmin

Gravel Track Climb Out of Bodmin

The Whip Switchbacks, Cardinham Woods

The Cribbar Descent

Hell's Teeth Trail

Woods Café, Cardinham Woods

Lanhydrock Mountain Bike Trails

Lanhydrock Cycle Hub & Café

Lanhydrock Gatehouse

Lanhydrock Cycle Bridge Over the A30

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