Nice trail which I did in two parts. First (busy) bit from Wadebridge to Padstow with the kids, which to be honest is probably the best bit as you get frequent great views of the River Camel estuary…then I myself did the Wadebridge to Bodmin stretch, which was a lot quieter & had lots more tree cover but occasionally it opened up enough to see the River Camel flowing next to the trail. This stretch has more railway paraphernalia left in situ. The last mile/mile and a half was up a slight gradient into Bodmin. We hired our bikes mid afternoon as a half day hire & still managed to get both rides done :)

This is a very nice cycle trail. We went here on August 18th 2021 and it was packed with many people! To be honest, we weren't expecting to see so many people on this trial. We did the full route from Wadebridge to Padstow and back. We camped nearby for a week. I had my brother's family and me and my father. Even my six year old nephew was enjoying it until he starts complaining that it was too long! It is worthwhile going as it is very good for your mental and physical health! We arrived in Padstow, it was extremely crowded place this summer of 2021! There is an old short converted railway van that is used as a kitchen that is a 'pit stop' for a nice drink and a bite to eat half way along the route. I do recommend this cycle route. It is a must. Hundreds of people use it and it is not suitable for cyclists who like to ride fast to keep fit. It is the kind of place where you go at a slow pace to enjoy the scenery. It is very busy as it seems very popular with tourists, holidaymakers and the locals.

Thoroughly enjoyed it on hired bikes. Easy cycling on hard track from Wadebridge to Padstow and return. All achieved in 2 hours with a stop en route at the handily placed snack stops and an ice cream in Padstow . The weather was perfect so the views were stunning. We’d do it again but maybe to Bodmin next time.