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jackhandy 
| 21 Aug 14:52 |
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 Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | Evening all, Just thought I'd stick a note here about the camel trail: I'm forever coming accross comment that the trail runs 6 miles from Padstow to Wadebridge, which it does.... But, it continues 6 miles further to Bodmin & 6 miles (ish) past THAT to Wenford Bridge. While the Camel estuary bit is the most "picture postcard" the rest is a lovely ride & far less busy, as loads of people just do the 1st 6 miles, then back to "PadStein" for chish 'n fips :-) The Wenford Bridge stretch is, IMHO, the best of all; and QUIET. The whole thing is, of course, hozirontal :-) But, if you crave contours, leave the family to enjoy a picnic at Grogley Halt SX 0148 6856 and nip up the (very minor) road to Great Grogley Woods SX 0148 6776: Take the forest track and explore the single-tracks and a spot of downhill. Pete |
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jackhandy
| 21 Aug 15:07 |
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Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | It just occurred to me that an even nicer picnic site is Polbrock SX 0134 6953 Stop at the bridge, which crosses the trail, & carry the bikes up the steps, right at the top & right again, into Bishop's Wood, where there are picnic tables beside the river (particularly good for water-dogs, here). While the family enjoy their picnic, explore the woods and you'll find some interesting trails. Pete |
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Pesmo
| 21 Aug 17:39 |
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Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Posts: 89 Bike: My Profile | I did it from Padstow earlier in the year but turned round at the railway as the weather was dreadful. In that part of the world I personally prefer the Tarka trail South from Bideford. Its a long, long climb, but coming back its all downhill. |
| bodhisurfer | 22 May 13:38 |
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Joined: 22 May 2013 Posts: 1 Bike: | we do it quite a bit but the other way Bodmin -Wadebridge- Padstow and back again also if your down this way on holiday theres some great trails for all abilities at Cardinham Woods only a few miles from the Bodmin end of the camel trail:-) |
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jackhandy
| 22 May 16:44 |
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Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | And... The Lanhydrock bike hub is under construction: Should be a pleasant 6 mile wander through the woods when it's completed - next spring, I believe. That's just t'other side of the A391 from Cardinham Woods (which are nowhere near Cardinham, btw :o) |
| andyd_m | 31 May 14:06 |
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Joined: 31 May 2013 Posts: 2 Bike: | I can remember the first time my wife and I did the "Camel Trail " . Wadebridge to "Padstein" (Cup of coffee) back to Wadebridge , on to Bodmin for Lunch. Bodmin to Wenford another cup of coffee ) and back to Wadebridge. As this was our first time we were not sure how far we had cycled until we got back to the cycle hire and were told we had cycled about 35 miles. |
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jackhandy
| 01 Jun 03:40 |
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Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | Had a quick detour up through Grogley Woods, on the way back from Padstow, a couple of days ago... There is now an official Mountainbike Downhill trail there - Looks good, but I kept to the forestry track as I was on the hardtail road/trail bike & the bottom bit where it crosses the track looked "interesting". I'l have to take the bouncer next time & have a cautious go at it. |
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jackhandy
| 26 Apr 13:46 |
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Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | The Lanhydrock bike hub is now open & if you're in to mountain biking it's well worth q visit. Aimed at famulies & beginners, according to the blurb; there's qctually something for everyone. The green (Lodge) route is great for a family ride & suitable for trail buggies without being boring & the blue routes vary from quite easy-going to proper brake-pad warmers: The tight turns are well banked & the surface is good all-weather hardpack, mostly :o) There's bike hire, cafe & kids' play area: Oh, & the Skills section is Interesting. Pete |
