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Camel Trail: Padstow to Wadebridge and back

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Distance
10.6 mi
Est. time
5h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Meet at the southern pedestrian access in Padstow's public Railway car park and use the public pedestrian access paths to join the signed Camel Trail heading inland along the estuary. Follow the broad former railway past the creeks, saltmarsh and old quarry, keeping to the shared trail across the old railway bridges. Continue all the way to the Wadebridge trailhead by the cycle-hire area. Turn here and retrace the same estuary path to Padstow, with different views of the river and its birdlife on the return.

Allow five and a half hours with breaks for the complete out-and-back walk. The trail is largely level and surfaced, with long exposed stretches where wind and sun can be strong. Carry water, food and weatherproof layers, and look out for passing bicycles and horse riders. Keep dogs close and stay on the path rather than entering the estuary mudflats or tidal water. Paid public parking and toilets are available at the Padstow end, with further facilities in Wadebridge. Check opening times for refreshments along the trail. The Town Council says Railway car park remains open during its autumn 2026 bus-stop works; follow any temporary pedestrian signs around the work area.

Walk details

Walk type
Out & back
Category
Countryside
Distance
10.6 mi (17.1 km)
Est. time
5h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Along the route

8 places
Ben's
Cafe · 0.0 mi along
Bug Pan Parties
Cafe · 0.3 mi along
Old Town Cove Car Park
Parking · 1.9 mi along
Atlantic Coast Express
Cafe · 2.7 mi along
Shelter
Essentials · 3.9 mi along
Beach Box Café
Cafe · 5.4 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 5.4 mi along
Wood and Green Cafe
Cafe · 5.5 mi along

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