Newquay Day 4 - Biking the Camel Trail

Today was a biking day. As Newquay is super hilly we decided to take the bus to Padstow - 1.5 hours - rent bikes there and head out along the Camel Trail.

It’s a 58K flat trail from Padstow, through Wadebridge, passing by Bodmin, ending in Wenfordbridge. There, we lucked upon a tiny eco friendly “hut” where a sweet young girl created a great veggie sandwich for us that wasn’t on the menu. Loved that we literally opened a mini fridge and helped ourselves to beers. After a much needed pause, we headed back. So lovely as the pics show.

Heading out from Padstow along the Camel Estuary the tide was out so the land was dry and boats were stranded. It was a whole new scene coming back when the tide was in. I tried to get pics from the same places to show the differences.

Must say, though, the bus ride to & from Padstow was as exciting as the biking - one lane roads, lots of switchbacks, buses & cars stopping & inching over to let others pass - plus amazing views of the ocean and countryside. Heading back we specifically chose the upper front seats to watch the action. See video.

All in all a great day.Read more