DUNMERE PEDAL PUB FIELD GUIDE
Eight Hours on the Camel Trail: A Full-Day Pedal Between Bodmin and Padstow
A full-day, 8-hour bike hire that takes you along the historic Camel Trail—mostly off-road—through wooded valleys, market towns and estuary views; this guide explains what’s included, what to bring and the route highlights.
Eight Hours on the Camel Trail: A Full-Day Pedal Between Bodmin and Padstow.
The Camel Trail unfurls from Bodmin across former railway grades into wooded valleys, past ancient ruins and over bridges to Wadebridge and the fishing port of Padstow. Explore by Bike’s Adult Bikes • Full Day Hire gives riders an eight‑hour window to cover this family‑friendly, mostly off‑road route with plenty of refreshment stops and opportunities to spot local wildlife along the Camel Estuary.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bodmin to Padstow: Villages, Estuary Views and Market Towns
Beginning in Bodmin, the trail threads through Nanstallon and Boscarne before you reach the market town of Wadebridge and the fishing village of Padstow. Expect scenic estuary vistas, historic landmarks and the chance to pause in town cafés and pubs along the way.
Mostly Off‑Road and Family Friendly
The Camel Trail follows an old railway line—a mostly off‑road corridor that passes wooded valleys, bridges and the Bodmin and Wenford Railway—making it well suited to families and riders looking for a low‑stress day in the countryside.
What the Hire Includes
Explore by Bike supplies locks and puncture repair kits; helmets and panniers are available if required, and a trail repair service is offered where possible—elements that keep a full‑day outing moving with minimal fuss.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You spend the day moving through a sequence of landscapes—stationary towns give way to wooded corridors and then to wide estuary views—stopping as you please at cafés, pubs and viewpoints. The eight‑hour hire window lets groups pace themselves: a steady pedal out of Bodmin, a relaxed pause in Wadebridge, and an approach to Padstow with time to soak in the harbour and local shoreline life.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The hire runs for a full 8 hours—plan your route and stops within that window.
Bring weather‑appropriate clothing, water and a form of ID to leave with the operator (driving licence, credit card or passport). Helmets and panniers are available if required; locks and puncture repair kits are provided.
Includes: locks, puncture repair kits, helmets and panniers if required and a trail repair service where possible. Excludes: one‑way hire and pick up service.
Free car parking is available on site, though spaces are limited during the summer holidays.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the bike hire?
The full‑day hire is for 8 hours.
Where does the ride start and finish?
Typical routes begin in Bodmin and can run to Padstow (full route) or to Wenfordbridge for a shorter turnaround.
Are helmets and repair kits provided?
Yes—helmets and panniers are available if required; locks and puncture repair kits are provided and a trail repair service is offered where possible.
Can I hire one way or get a pickup at the end?
No—one‑way hire and a pick up service are excluded from this hire.
What should I bring with me?
Bring weather‑appropriate clothing, drinking water and a form of ID to leave with the operator (driving licence, credit card or passport).
Is there parking available?
Free on‑site parking is available, but spaces can be limited during the summer holidays.