Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from St. Merryn

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Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from St. Merryn

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Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from St. Merryn

02:25

31.5km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 27, 2026

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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.

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Padstow Harbour

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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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8.05 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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Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail

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Damn, a flat thing, not normal

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11.1 km

Café and Crêperie by the Estuary

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Beautiful views over the estuary with a nice cup of coffee, crepes and ice cream

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13.5 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.

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15.7 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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