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The
Camel Trail - a cycle trail attracting more than 300,000 tourists a year
runs along an old railway connecting Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. This
is an easy ride along 17 miles of traffic free path, perfect for all the
family. For an extra 5 miles you can take the ferry across from Padstow
and cycle back along the North side of the Camel Estuary to Wadebridge.
This trail offers a variety of wildlife, flora and forna along some of
Cornwall's most beautiful countryside. Wadebridge and Padstow offer facilities
for cycle hire.
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The Mineral Tramways - Shortlisted for World Heritage Site status this
route offers two different trails consisting of:
The Coast to Coast Trail - an 11 mile trail connecting Portreath and Devoran
through historic mining areas where engine houses still exist to this
day. Most of the trail follows moderate path although for the more adventurous
mountain bikers there is a rougher terrain as an alternative.
The Great Flat Lode Trail - an 8 mile circular trail centered on Carn
Brea and providing good use of a mountain bike. From the top of Carn Brea
if you wish to detour to this point you can try your luck on some slopes
and enjoy some amazing views of the Cornwalls Coast.
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The Tamar Valley -
Lopwell Dam Cycle Link - 4.5 miles joins Bere Peninsula, Lopwell Dam and
the Plym Valley. The Tamar and Tavy esturies accessible between February
and September allow the cyclist to enjoy some amazing views. An area of
outstanding natural beauty worth exploring.
The Bere Peninsula Cycle Route - a farely difficult 9 mile ride taking
you past picturesque cottages from the mining period. This trail allows
you to join on to the Lopwell Dam route at Bere Ferrers
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The Pentewan Leisure Trails - an ideal family trail running for 2.5 miles
along the Woodland Trust Land offering children exciting wetlands and
bridges to cross en route. Respect should be given to horseriders and
walkers also using this trail.
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Tehidy Country Park - located near to Cambourne and covering more than
200 acres providing 9 miles of enjoyment for all the family with lakes
and woodland to explore.
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The
St. Pirans Trail - from Truro this trail passes ornate villages along
coutry roads to Newquay before heading towards the fishing village of
Padstow with the famous Rick Stein Fish and Chip restaurant (please note
you must book months in advance to dine in the restaurant). From the Camel
Estuary the trail joins onto the popular Camel Trail where its passes
easy terrain for all the family to Badmin.
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The Clay Trails - Consisting of three different trails; The Bugle Trail,
The Wheal Martyn and The Par Beach Trail. Ideally situated for the Eden
Project and The Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum. Together the trails connect
St. Austell and Par offering some amazing landscape.
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The First and Last Trail - starting in Lands End combining coastlines
and coutryside this trail passes through the Cornish fishing Villages
of Sennen, Lamorna and Mousehole. This trail is well situated for numerous
tourist attractions including the Newlyn Art Gallery and St. Michaels
Mount at Marazion, leaving them on the South Coast the trail turns to
the North Coast with rougher terrain. As its description as 'a jewel in
the crown of the Cornish Way' suggests this route is well worth the effort.
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