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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

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

03:29

49.3km

720m

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 13, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.83 km

Rosenannon Downs

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free roming cattle!

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15.5 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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17.7 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 trail follows a disused railway line and in it's entirety is 17 miles long from Padstow to Wenfordbridge. It is a shared used path with walkers, cyclists and horse riders and is largely flat.

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18.8 km

Beach

19.3 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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23.0 km

Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail

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Damn, a flat thing, not normal

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23.2 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 bridge being the final piece of the puzzle connecting Wadebridge and Padstow. The trail over the bridge has been updated to accommodate cyclists and walkers from its original narrow wooden path.

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25.0 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 lots to see and experience. There are many attractive beaches and coves close to Padstow, too, including Bedruthan Steps, said to be the stepping stones of an ancient giant, and Constantine Bay, one of the best surfing beaches in the area.

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29.6 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 end of the bay, next to the car park if you need nourishment or a surf school if you've got any extra energy to burn.

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49.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

7.02 km

1.47 km

1.09 km

482 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

10.9 km

6.56 km

458 m

318 m

< 100 m

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

Rosenannon Downs

Wadebridge Town Centre

View of the Camel Estuary from the Camel Trail

The Camel Trail

Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail

Little Petherick Creek Bridge and View of Padstow

Padstow Harbour

Harlyn Bay Beach

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