Carbis Bay Holidays :: Cycling
Cycling holidays in Cornwall are very popular. We would recommend spending a day of your holiday exploring some of Cornwall's highlights with a self-guided tour by bicycle. If you choose not to bring your bike on holiday, there are plenty of cycle hire shops conveniently located near to the trails.
There are some superb cycling routes in Cornwall, and cycling along The Cornish Way, you will travel along some beautiful quiet country lanes and car-free trails. We are sure you will be delighted by the stunning coast and country scenery, picturesque villages and ancient mining landscapes.
We have included a map of a selection of routes for your convenience. One of our favourite cycling trails for all the family is The Camel Way.
The Camel Trail, Padstow to Bodmin
The Camel Trail provides access to the beautiful Cornish countryside along a disused railway line between Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. Winding along the spectacular Camel Estuary Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this route is traffic free and virtually level. A fun day out for all the family.
Download route:
The Cornish Way: Camel Trail
Cycle hire:
www.padstowcyclehire.com
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The First and Last Trail, Hayle to Land's End
Take the bus to Hayle and hire your cycle. This route starts out along the relatively level river valleys from Hayle towards the south coast at Marazion where the castle of St. Michael's Mount provides a beautiful back-drop. Heading in-land along quiet lanes, the trail takes in the ancient landscape of Cornwall and the picturesque villages of Mousehole, Lamorna and Sennen and eventually a more rugged Land's End. An ideal route to experience traditional Cornwall with the more touristy Land's End, where we recommend you try Ann's famous Cornish pasties.
Download route:
The Cornish Way: The First and Last Trail
Cycle hire:
www.haylecycles.com
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The Engine House Trail, Hayle to Truro
Reminders of Cornwall's industrial heritage are everywhere along this trail. Leaving Hayle, it follows quiet minor roads to Camborne before utilising a largely traffic-free route along the base of the ancient monument of Carn Brea to Redruth. This whole area was once the thriving centre of the most intensively mined region anywhere in England. Leaving Redruth, the trail passes through the old mining village of Carharrack before joining more old tramway routes to Bissoe as it makes its way to the bustling cathedral city of Truro.
Download route:
The Cornish Way: The Engine House Trail
Cycle hire:
www.haylecycles.com
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Coast to Coast Devoran to Portreath
The Coast to Coast Trail is a newly opened cycle trail from the historic mining harbour town of Portreath on Cornwalls exposed Atlantic coast and the sheltered picturesque inland waterway of Devoran on Restronguet Creek.
This 11 mile (17.5km) trail takes you on a tour through one of Cornwalls famous historic mining districts which was at the heart of Cornwalls copper production in the 19th century. You can hire a varerty of styles of bikes for all the family at either end of the trail and enjoy a cream tea or pint of Skinners Coast to Coast beer (but only one !).
Visit www.cornwallcyclehire.com or www.cornwallcycletrails.com for bike hire and trail details.
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