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Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from Polzeath

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Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from Polzeath

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Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from Polzeath

03:08

45.5km

580m

Cycling

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: May 21, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Start point

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52 m

Galleon Beach Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The beach cafe is literally on the beach. They do excellent wood fired pizza and your meal can be enjoyed on the beach.

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11.7 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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24.7 km

Padstow Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Padstow is a charming fishing town and harbour that is rich in history and heritage. Whilst it can get busy, it is for good reason as the picturesque town has …

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26.4 km

Little Petherick Creek Bridge and View of Padstow

Highlight • Cycleway

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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26.6 km

Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Damn, a flat thing, not normal

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28.6 km

The Camel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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30.8 km

Beach

31.9 km

View of the Camel Estuary from the Camel Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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45.0 km

Big Hill

Highlight • Summit

45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

9.24 km

6.58 km

4.33 km

792 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

6.10 km

416 m

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

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Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from Polzeath

Galleon Beach Cafe

Wadebridge Town Centre

Padstow Harbour

Little Petherick Creek Bridge and View of Padstow

Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail

The Camel Trail

View of the Camel Estuary from the Camel Trail

Big Hill

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