Mist settling over a river in a Cornish woodland with mossy banks
Mist settling over a river in a Cornish woodland with mossy banks

Cornwall - Bodmin Beast Cycle Trail

Bike the Bodmin Beast Trail

The 12km Bodmin Beast cycle trail explores the wooded slopes of the Cardinham Valley and is suitable for for mountain bikers with moderate level experience and basic off-road riding skills.

Setting the benchmark for singletrack bike trails in Cornwall, the Bodmin Beast route through Cardinham Woods is ideal for keen mountain bikers and has optional extra 'red grade' sections that can be looped on for more experienced off-roaders. Those up to the challenge will face exhilarating climbs and descents, exciting technical tests and exposed snaking trails. For those that like to take things at a more leisurely pace, Cardinham Woods also has plenty of less strenuous trails. And, there’s always the tempting Woods Café for a post ride pick-me-up.

You'll encounter a number of technical climbs and descents, snaking single track sections, and tight corners, small step downs, rollers and table tops. All of which can be tackled at a moderate speed.

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