Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from Polzeath

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Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from Polzeath

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Padstow Harbour – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from Polzeath

03:08

45.5km

580m

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: August 20, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.7 km

Wadebridge Town Centre

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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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24.6 km

Chough Bakery

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Don't miss the chance to buy delicious Cornish pasties at the Chough Bakery, eating in peace as you watch the hustle and bustle of harbour activities

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24.6 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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26.4 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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26.6 km

Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail

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Damn, a flat thing, not normal

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28.6 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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30.8 km

Beach

31.9 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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45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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