The Camel Trail, Wadebridge: Address, The Camel Trail Reviews: 4.5/5
The Camel Trail
The Camel Trail
4.5
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
95 within 3 miles
Ben's Crib Box Cafe
354
0.7 mi$ • Cafe • British • Vegetarian Friendly
The Pickwick Inn & Oliver's Restaurant
962
0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Pub
The Seafood Restaurant
5,986
0.9 mi$$$$ • Seafood • British • Vegetarian Friendly
BinTwo
552
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Wine Bar
Cherry Trees Coffee House
2,238
1 mi$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Cafe • British
Rick Stein's Seafood Bar & Fishmongers
264
0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • British • Gluten Free Options
Paul Ainsworth at No. 6
3,035
1 mi$$$$ • European • British • Contemporary
Prawn on the Lawn
1,149
1 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Asian • British
Barnaby's
218
1 mi$$ - $$$ • Grill • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
The Golden Lion Hotel
644
1 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Pub
Attractions
22 within 3 miles
Padstow Brewing Company
150
1 miBreweries
Padstow and Stepper Point Walk
147
1.1 miScenic Walking Areas
Rock Beach
264
1 miBeaches
Padstow Tasting Rooms by Padstow Brewing Company
89
1 miBreweries
Padstow Harbour
2,558
0.9 miPiers & Boardwalks
The Camel Trail
728
1.2 miHiking Trails
Padstow-Rock ferry
177
1.1 miFerries
National Lobster Hatchery
929
0.9 miVisitor Centers • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Padstow Museum
90
0.7 miSpeciality Museums
Trevone Bay Beach
283
2.5 miBeaches
Contribute
Popular mentions
4.5
601 reviews
Excellent
439
Very good
130
Average
20
Poor
9
Terrible
3
keefnjojo
Plymouth, UK1,197 contributions
Walk from Wadebridge to Padstow and back
May 2021 • Couples
We were staying just outside Wadebridge and decided to make a day of getting to Padstow but by walking. You can hire bikes but we wanted the challenge of the walk.
There is some beautiful scenery along the way and plenty of benches to rest and just enjoy the view. As its along the old train track the walk is flat so not to difficult to walk.
Half way along is The Atlantic Coast Express which does takeaway drinks and food.
This is a lovely walk along the edge of the Camel River and makes for a very pleasant day out.
There is some beautiful scenery along the way and plenty of benches to rest and just enjoy the view. As its along the old train track the walk is flat so not to difficult to walk.
Half way along is The Atlantic Coast Express which does takeaway drinks and food.
This is a lovely walk along the edge of the Camel River and makes for a very pleasant day out.
Written May 9, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Roger E
Bridgwater, UK440 contributions
Perfect for bikers and hikers
May 2021
Such an asset All the way from Padstow to Bodmin, this level, well-maintained track is ideal for cyclists ad walkers . Plenty of kerb-side parking in Padstow at the start of the trail.
Written May 6, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
happylea36
dorset uk15 contributions
First time on Camel trail
Apr 2021
Being over fifty and not a serious cyclist was nervous, but paths wide, minimal hills and plenty of rest stops, photo opportunities. Went to Padstow, easy ride.
Written May 2, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alan Hopwood
5 contributions
A "must do" if you can ride a bike.
Jul 2020
On a nice day the Camel Trail is a "must do" either biking or walking, especially Wadebridge to Padstow and back
Written February 28, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gaza1964
Slough, UK71 contributions
Great views and route
Sep 2020 • Friends
We went from Wadebridge to Padstow, leisurely ride along a great route with wonderful views , which then brings you to Padstow, easier and less stressful than trying to drive and park.
Give it a try
Give it a try
Written September 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
TravellerMo11
Glasgow, UK71 contributions
A fabulous day out
Sep 2020 • Friends
We usually cycle the Camel trail between Padstow and Wadebridge but today we decided to do Wadebridge to Bodmin and we can’t believe how fabulous this cycle trail is. We hired our bikes from the super friendly staff at Bridge Bike Hire and set off to Bodmin. It’s a beautiful cycle track with a lovely tea shop at the other end selling wine from the Camel Valley Vineyard. We couldn’t ask for more from our trip.
Written September 17, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rob H
Leicestershire, UK23 contributions
Great day out
Sep 2020 • Couples
Rode from wadebridge to padstow and back, trail is great, pretty level and apart from one rough part near wadebridge and a few pot holes it's all nice and level, we do it every time we are on holiday in the area.
Written September 13, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Emma R
Croydon, UK190 contributions
A family favourite
Sep 2020
We walked from Padstow to Wadebridge return. It was a grey and misty day but the views and bird watching were still fantastic.
Written September 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JPBManchester
Greater Manchester, UK57 contributions
Rather chaotic from Wadebridge to Padstow
Sep 2020 • Couples
Having cycled along this path many times on holiday with the kids, my husband and I took our own bikes to Cornwall this time. We cycled from Wadebridge to Bodmin and then Bodmin back to Padstow.
I think everyone forgets that the trail doesn’t actually end in Wadebridge as when you rejoin it just around the corner and take the route up to Bodmin it is much less busy and has beautiful scenery. The path itself is also much easier, it isn’t the gravelly slate path like the stretch from Wadebridge to Padstow.
And don’t forget, Camel Valley Tea Rooms is situated about 2/3 of the way along - amazing scones.
I appreciate that Padstow is often the attraction for people cycling the trail, but Wadebridge also has a lot to offer.
I think everyone forgets that the trail doesn’t actually end in Wadebridge as when you rejoin it just around the corner and take the route up to Bodmin it is much less busy and has beautiful scenery. The path itself is also much easier, it isn’t the gravelly slate path like the stretch from Wadebridge to Padstow.
And don’t forget, Camel Valley Tea Rooms is situated about 2/3 of the way along - amazing scones.
I appreciate that Padstow is often the attraction for people cycling the trail, but Wadebridge also has a lot to offer.
Written September 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
claz1972
Pontypridd, UK30 contributions
Scenic cycling with family
Sep 2020 • Family
We hired bikes in Wadebridge, parking in the long stay car park behind Lidl - but get there early as the car park fills up quickly. Only £4.50 to park there sll day. We headed out on the cycle path towards Padstow, a flat, easy and very pretty cycle ride. Quite quiet early on but gets very busy as it's a popular section of the trail - factor in that it was also Bank Hol Sunday too. After a few hours in Padstow (you can park your bikes at the end of the trail and wander in to Padstow), we came back to Wadebridge and then headed for Bodmin. A short part of the trail requires you to ride on the road through Wadebridge but when you hit the cycle path, it's lovely and shaded, running through some beautiful countryside. This section of the path was much quieter. We didn't quite make it to Bodmin, stopping for a cream tea in the tea garden en route before we had to head back to meet someone. Again, a fairly easy ride, although distance will tire you out if you are not used to it. A great day out with the kids.
Written September 1, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
elizabeth909
Wirral, UK15 contributions
Ive done Wadebridge to Padstow many times but never wadebridge to Bodmin . What is there to see/do in Bodmin? Are there places to get fish and chips? cream teas? Are there any cafes/pubs along the route?
kevmogg
Dawlish, UK228 contributions
Bodmin is Bodmin the Jail is worth a visit town centre is pleasant lots of charity shops as per most town centres nowadays - trail there is a lovely cafe just along from the vineyard
Great food ( cream tea) and licensed I believe and a pub the borough arms
Free parking if you fancy the trail from there
Or complete the additional section from Bodmin in to the end
You pass the last holt of the Bodmin and wrenford steam railway that’s good to see if a engine is in the station
Great countryside more so than the padstow side of the trail as inland from the estuary
gruenzoho
Austria5 contributions
Me too planning a day visit on the camel trail. Which part would you prefer? We are arriving from st. austell area! Thank you for any information in advance!
