Padstow Harbour – The Camel Trail loop from Cardinham

Padstow Harbour – The Camel Trail loop from Cardinham

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Padstow Harbour – The Camel Trail loop from Cardinham

07:06

95.2km

1,210m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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12.2 km

View of Helman Tor

Highlight • Summit

The granite rocks of Helman Tor are the peak of the surrounding nature reserve which was created by centuries of tin streaming.

At the top of the tor on a …

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30.8 km

Roche Rock Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Roche Rock is a granite outcrop looming 20m high. On top of the rock is the ruin of a chapel built in 1409.

There are plenty of legends surrounding the …

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56.9 km

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

For Poldark fans, this was the beach used as Nampara Cove for the popular BBC series. The cliffs above are where Ross was frequently seen riding his horse.

Although small …

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62.2 km

Harlyn Bay Beach

Highlight • 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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66.5 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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68.3 km

This historic bridge spans the Little Petherick Creek. It's an old stone structure with a traditional Cornish design, and the views as you cross it toward Padstow and over the water toward Brea Beach and Rock are spectacular.

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