Wadebridge provides an easy start point for a trip arond the Camel estuary. (The estuary just outside Wadebridge looking towards Padstow ) Plenty of parking, cycle hire and the usual range of hostelries and restaurants to be found in a small Cornish town. The Camel cycle trail passes through the centre of Wadebridge on the way to Bodmin - Bridge Bike Hire as you leave Wadebridge The Camel Valley cycle trail on the bed of the old railway provides an easy ride to Padstow. Cutting and bridge going towards Padstow - The trail half way to Padstow - looking back towards Wadebridge - The railbridge from Padstow

Padstow can be quite busy in the peak summer period, but still worth exploring. Prideaux Place on the edge of town and the Lobster hatchery are two good attractions, plus seeing what Rick Stein has to offer. The entrance to the Padstow estuary from the ferry - The estuary from Padstow looking towards Wadebridge with the tide out - The entrance to the estuary from the Padstow shore at tide out - Padstow inner harbour and the tourist information centre - Racing gigs in the outer harbour The ferry across to Rock can be quite busy late afternoon during the summer peak period, just queue and they will take you. You will have to pay for your bikes. The waterfront at Rock taken from the ferry - The waterfront and moorings at Rock - The Padstow ferry leaving Rock beach

Leaving Rock the turning for Chapel Amble is just up the hill on the right. The route back to Wadebridge is hilly but nothing too strenuous. Gentle Jane - The estuary between Rock and Chapel Amble - Trevelvere half way to Dinham - The estuary between Rock and Chapel Amble - The estuary between Rock and Chapel Amble - Dinham There is a short stretch of the route along the Rock - Wadebridge road. At Dinham you turn right on to the B3314 down a steepish hill and at the bottom turn first left and you are back on to a country lane. The Malters Arms at Chapel Amble provides a great stopping point. The Malters Arms and the village green with the Post Office Half a pint of Sharps is worth a try (Sharps are based at Rock) prior to a steady climb to the highest point in the circuit which is just the other side of the the Wadebridge - Camelford road.

You are rewarded for your efforts with views down the Camel estuary. The final leg to Wadebridge is mostly down hill. At Egloshayle you can pop in to The Earl of St Vincent, an attractive pub full of clocks! The Earl of St Vincent in full bloom The final lap of the journey takes you past Wadebridge rugby ground, the cricket ground and the foot bridge that was built as part of a " Challenge Anneka " (Rice) programme. Wadebridge bridge - the plaque telling its history - Wadebridge bridge - looking upstream to the bridge - The road bridge and the old bridge at dusk - Wadebridge High Street at dusk