Cornwall Off-Road Routes?

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stuartkendall 06 May 10:49  

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My Profile 		I'm off to Cornwall in July so i'm looking for a few decent routes to have a play on. I know i'm not going to get any big mountain riding in like here in Wales but a bit of off road/footpath/bridleway action would be great. Does anyone know of any routes?

Thanks.

My Latest Route: Apr 2009 St Mellons to Coed Coesau and Draethen Loop
skudupnorth 09 May 11:54  

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My Profile 		Camel trail from Wadegridge to Padstow.I am going in three weeks time on my jollies so i hope to have a go myself by hiring bikes on the trail with trailers for the little monsters...err i mean my wonderful children !


stuartkendall 12 May 19:17  

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My Profile 		thanks. Thats a lovely looking estuary. I'll give it a go if the weather is good. Would prefer something a little longer and more techy.

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skudupnorth 13 May 10:34  

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My Profile 		It should be a nice flat one like the Trans Pennine near where i live which is family friendly.I wonder if there is anything on Bodmin Moor ??


stuartkendall 17 May 20:11  

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My Profile 		the route you mentioned carries on through padestow to bodmin apparently. I'd prefer something a little further west as i'll be staying in newquay. Probably just go out early hopping up and jumping off pavements :)

My Latest Route: Apr 2009 St Mellons to Coed Coesau and Draethen Loop

skudupnorth 19 May 12:20  

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My Profile 		We are further down in Penzance from Saturday so i am going to have a look to see if it's worth the drive back up on the way in, plus have a much needed break from driving ! lets hope we get some summer from next week !!


stuartkendall 19 May 13:13  

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My Profile 		know what you mean. I havent been out in 10 days now :( Starting to lose my fitness. Let me know if you find anything decent down there :)

My Latest Route: Apr 2009 St Mellons to Coed Coesau and Draethen Loop

soren 10 Mar 19:36  

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I am going there this summer, well a bit further up the coast to be precise, Tintagel is where I am staying but I will be doing this Camel trail Bodmin to Padstow. Can anyone tell me if it is better suited to a Trek FX 7.5 hybrid or a Trek 4300 Hardtail. I only want to take the one bike away with me so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks. Paul.

Also any other routes around Tintagel would be a help.


skudupnorth 10 Mar 21:53  

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My Profile 		The trail is perfect for a hybrid as it is just compacted gravel.Did'nt ride it when i went over,just had a wonder at the Wadebridge end.


soren 10 Mar 22:32  

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Thanks skudupnorth, I was hopeing someone would say that.


skudupnorth 11 Mar 18:39  

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My Profile 		No problem,just wish i had time to ride it to be honest,it looks a great trail.Although saying that i am doing the mother of all rides in May when i ride from Manchester to Penzance....should be fun !


krazykayaker 11 Mar 22:21  

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My Profile 		I'm taking my MTB to Cornwall in August

We're stopping at watergate bay so we're hoping to get in some bridleways and other stuff (early in the morning stuff)

theres plenty of techy off road action in cornwall

My Latest Route: Jan 2010 Corley Circular via Fillongley and Ash Green

giant xtc 05 Apr 23:14  

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there are some good routes around Tavistock.
http://www.tamarvalley.org.uk/themesec.asp?pid=3&sid=38

and also Exeter
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6t7bht

I have just completed the route 27 ilfracombe to plymouth taking in as much XC as possable. and am now also looking for a new challange. good luck and stay away from newquay. its grim...


Come on kids, keep up ! 23 May 12:06  

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We cycled this route (the great flat lode trail) last year

It was anything but flat, a great challenge for the kids, great scenery and possibly goes someway towards what you are looking for.

Best of luck

The Great Flat Lode Trail is a 7.5 mile (12km) circular trail in the heart of the historic Camborne-Redruth mining district.

The trail is multi-use for walking, cycling and horse riding.

Centred on the impressive hill of Carn Brea this trail is named after the ore vein which was the centre of the tin mining activity here.

Information boards at the mining sites close to the trail provide further information on the history and working of the mines which were famous for their tin and copper production.

For those wishing to make a small detour from the trail, the top of Carn Brea offers fine views of Cornwall's Atlantic coast and it is possible to explore the slopes where the remains of Neolithic and Iron Age occupation have been found. The Carn Brea Castle restaurant and the Basset monument are other points of interest.

Most of the trail is off-road. The trail can be used by walkers, cyclists and by horse riders. If cycling, it is advisable to use a mountain bike.

For a leaflet showing the Great Flat Lode Trail



Do you have information of a historic or community interest about Great Flat Lode Trail which you would like featured on this page please email us with your information.




Come on kids, keep up ! 23 May 12:07  

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It seems the link didn't copy, try this...

http://www.intocornwall.com/engine/azabout.asp?guide=Great+Flat+Lode+Trail



Come on kids, keep up ! 23 May 12:08  

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That's so funny...
Just realise the original post was made in 2009

That will teach me to read correctly in the future