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Cardinham and Lanhydrock loop from Bodmin

Cardinham and Lanhydrock loop from Bodmin

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Cardinham and Lanhydrock loop from Bodmin

02:55

32.0km

500m

Gravel riding

Don’t let the activity type or title of this one put you off; though the miles of trails in Cardinham Woods and the neighbouring Lanhydrock Estate are designed for mountain bikes, they’re also a lot of fun on gravel bikes, hybrids and sturdy tourers.

Unusually, both of these beginner-friendly trail…

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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2.22 km

Gravel-track climb out of Bodmin

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A rough and wonderful gravel track with a stiff climb if you're heading out of Bodmin, which makes for a great alternative to the busier roads. Can be pretty wet …

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6.36 km

The Whip Switchbacks, Cardinham Woods

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

You've encountered plenty of switchbacks already when climbing the steep slopes at Cardinham Woods, now it's time to head down them! Make the most of this descent with the zig-zagging singletrack named 'The Whip', featuring some tight near-180 degree turns.

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8.57 km

The Cribbar Descent

Highlight • MTB Park

After all the switchback climbs, this is the best descent at Cardinham Woods! The Cribbar trail weaves its way down the hillside using wide, supportive berms at each turn, and …

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10.7 km

Hell's Teeth Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Choose between the blue-rated track with some steep inclines followed by more hard pack singletrack, or the red-rated 'Hell's Teeth' extension here, with a rockier descent after more climbing.

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12.2 km

Woods Café, Cardinham Woods

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant little traditional cafe near the car park at Cardinham Woods, very quaint! With everything from hearty meals to delicious home-bakes, it's just the ticket after laps of the trails …

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15.3 km

Lanhydrock Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Part of the National Trust Lanhydrock Estate, these purpose built trails are a great challenge for beginner, novice and intermediate riders, ranging from family-friendly green-rated trails to beginner blue and …

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25.3 km

Lanhydrock Cycle Hub & Café

Highlight • MTB Park

Cycle hire centre & great mtb trails in nearby forest

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26.2 km

Lanhydrock Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Lanhydrock House is a Victorian mansion house with extensive gardens and woodland as part of the estate. Although some parts of it date from the early 17th century, the grade …

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27.5 km

Lanhydrock Cycle Bridge Over the A30

Highlight • Cycleway

A great pedestrian and cycle-friendly bridge over the busy A30 road on Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 3 (Land's End to Bristol), which provides an excellent link from the off-road trails at Lanhydrock and the town of Bodmin.

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32.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.58 km

8.71 km

5.50 km

4.61 km

3.24 km

190 m

162 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

8.41 km

5.55 km

3.67 km

626 m

< 100 m

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Cardinham and Lanhydrock loop from Bodmin

Gravel-track climb out of Bodmin

The Whip Switchbacks, Cardinham Woods

The Cribbar Descent

Hell's Teeth Trail

Woods Café, Cardinham Woods

Lanhydrock Mountain Bike Trails

Lanhydrock Cycle Hub & Café

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