The Camel Trail – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from St Columb Major

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The Camel Trail – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from St Columb Major

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The Camel Trail – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from St Columb Major

03:30

49.7km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.14 km

Rosenannon Downs

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free roming cattle!

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15.8 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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18.0 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.

The …

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19.1 km

Beach

19.6 km

The Camel Trail

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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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23.3 km

Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail

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Damn, a flat thing, not normal

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23.5 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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25.1 km

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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29.7 km

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.

There is a cafe at the north east …

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49.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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