Bodmin Beast MTB Trail – The Cribbar Descent loop from Woods Cafe

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Bodmin Beast MTB Trail – The Cribbar Descent loop from Woods Cafe

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Bodmin Beast MTB Trail – The Cribbar Descent loop from Woods Cafe

01:06

10.3km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.97 km for 369 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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121 m

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End point

Parking

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