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Camel Trail

Camel Trail

A relaxed walking holiday following the River Camel from Wenfordbridge to Padstow through beautiful Cornish countryside.

3 to 4 nights
18 miles
Easy to Moderate

From £385 per person

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3 to 4 nights
18 miles
Easy to Moderate
2nd January to 24th December

From £385 per person

Camel Trail

Art of a cafe built into an old railway car, found on the Camel Trail.The Camel Trail travels from Wenfordbridge to Padstow, covering 18 miles. The walk begins at the terminus of a former railway line and concludes on the coast. This well-surfaced trail stays close to the River Camel, providing lovely waterside views and a calm ambience as it tells the story of North Cornwall’s amazing industrial history.

The route wanders through ancient woodland, habitat restoration projects and other nature reserves, providing plenty of opportunity to spot a range of interesting plants and wildlife during this walk.

The Camel Trail is waymarked throughout and dotted with facilities and resting spots. This level walking holiday is a great choice for new walkers of all fitness levels and abilities.

Stile-Free route logo, showing a crossed-out stile over a wall on a walking trail.This is a Stile-Free route, without stiles or other challenging obstacles to contend with. Any climbs or descents are short and/or gentle. It is suitable for beginners, young families and those with mild mobility impairments.

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Interactive
© Contours Walking Holidays Camel Trail map
Wenfordbridge/Padstow
18 miles (28 km)
2nd January to 24th December

Holiday highlights

Exploring the wonderful villages of Wenfordbridge and Wadebridge along the route, as well as the fascinating old town of Bodmin.

Following the disused Bodmin and Wadebridge railway line through fabulous, colourful scenery, and uncovering the area’s past along the way.

Arriving at the lively harbour town of Padstow and making the most of its range of attractions and wonderful, sandy beaches.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
CT1 From Wenfordbridge(T) to Padstow 3 nights, 2 days walking Stile-Free - Moderate £385
CT2 From Wenfordbridge(T) to Padstow 4 nights, 3 days walking Stile-Free - Easy £515
Harbour Cove Beach - Harbour Cove Beach
Harbour Cove Beach Harbour Cove Beach
Toward St Saviours Point - Toward St Saviours Point
Toward St Saviours Point Toward St Saviours Point
Cycling on Camel Trail Toward Padstow - Cycling on Camel Trail Toward Padstow
Cycling on Camel Trail Toward Padstow Cycling on Camel Trail Toward Padstow
Camel Quarry House - Camel Quarry House
Camel Quarry House Camel Quarry House
Camel Quarry House - Camel Quarry House
Camel Quarry House Camel Quarry House
Countryside - Countryside
Countryside Countryside
Cycling up to Padstow - Cycling up to Padstow
Cycling up to Padstow Cycling up to Padstow
Another view of River Camel close to Padstow - Another view of River Camel close to Padstow
Another view of River Camel close to Padstow Another view of River Camel close to Padstow
Harbour Cove Beach - Harbour Cove Beach
Harbour Cove Beach Harbour Cove Beach
Flowers along the Trail - Flowers along the Trail
Flowers along the Trail Flowers along the Trail
Dry River Camel - Dry River Camel
Dry River Camel Dry River Camel
Looking Accross River Camel - Looking Accross River Camel
Looking Accross River Camel Looking Accross River Camel
Hiking to Padstow - Hiking to Padstow
Hiking to Padstow Hiking to Padstow
Looking Back toward Wadebridge - Looking Back toward Wadebridge
Looking Back toward Wadebridge Looking Back toward Wadebridge
Walking Toward Keybridge near Wenford Bridge - Walking Toward Keybridge near Wenford Bridge
Walking Toward Keybridge near Wenford Bridge Walking Toward Keybridge near Wenford Bridge
Inland view from Harbour Cove Beach - Inland view from Harbour Cove Beach
Inland view from Harbour Cove Beach Inland view from Harbour Cove Beach
Harbour Cove Beach - Harbour Cove Beach
Harbour Cove Beach Harbour Cove Beach
Walking Through Wenford Bridge - Walking Through Wenford Bridge
Walking Through Wenford Bridge Walking Through Wenford Bridge
Bodmin & Wenford Railway Station - Bodmin & Wenford Railway Station
Bodmin & Wenford Railway Station Bodmin & Wenford Railway Station
Dry River Camel - Dry River Camel
Dry River Camel Dry River Camel
A39 Wadebridge Bridge - A39 Wadebridge Bridge
A39 Wadebridge Bridge A39 Wadebridge Bridge
Walking toward Harbour Cove - Walking toward Harbour Cove
Walking toward Harbour Cove Walking toward Harbour Cove
St Saviours Point - St Saviours Point
St Saviours Point St Saviours Point
South Quay - Padstow - South Quay - Padstow
South Quay - Padstow South Quay - Padstow
St George’s Cove - St George’s Cove
St George’s Cove St George’s Cove
Start of Camel Trail - Wenford Bridge - Start of Camel Trail - Wenford Bridge
Start of Camel Trail - Wenford Bridge Start of Camel Trail - Wenford Bridge
View toward Rock - View toward Rock
View toward Rock View toward Rock
Bodmin Jail Attraction - Bodmin Jail Attraction
Bodmin Jail Attraction Bodmin Jail Attraction
View from St George’s Cove - View from St George’s Cove
View from St George’s Cove View from St George’s Cove
Wadebridge Old Bridge - Wadebridge Old Bridge
Wadebridge Old Bridge Wadebridge Old Bridge
Just Past Wadebridge - Just Past Wadebridge
Just Past Wadebridge Just Past Wadebridge
St George’s Cove Near Padstow - St George’s Cove Near Padstow
St George’s Cove Near Padstow St George’s Cove Near Padstow
Toward Padstow - Toward Padstow
Toward Padstow Toward Padstow
Bodmin Jail Attraction - Bodmin Jail Attraction
Bodmin Jail Attraction Bodmin Jail Attraction
View from St Saviours Point - View from St Saviours Point
View from St Saviours Point View from St Saviours Point
Walking toward Padstow - Walking toward Padstow
Walking toward Padstow Walking toward Padstow
Wadebridge Town Sign - Wadebridge Town Sign
Wadebridge Town Sign Wadebridge Town Sign
Walking toward The Cornish Crepe Shop - Walking toward The Cornish Crepe Shop
Walking toward The Cornish Crepe Shop Walking toward The Cornish Crepe Shop
The Swan Hotel near Wadebridge - The Swan Hotel near Wadebridge
The Swan Hotel near Wadebridge The Swan Hotel near Wadebridge
Walking Toward St Saviours Point - Walking Toward St Saviours Point
Walking Toward St Saviours Point Walking Toward St Saviours Point
River Camel Near Padstow 3 - River Camel Near Padstow 3
River Camel Near Padstow 3 River Camel Near Padstow 3
Wenford Bridge Sitting Area - Wenford Bridge Sitting Area
Wenford Bridge Sitting Area Wenford Bridge Sitting Area
River Camel - River Camel
River Camel River Camel
Wadebridge Town - Wadebridge Town
Wadebridge Town Wadebridge Town
Walking Next to River Camel near Wadebridge - Walking Next to River Camel near Wadebridge
Walking Next to River Camel near Wadebridge Walking Next to River Camel near Wadebridge
Walking to Padstow - Walking to Padstow
Walking to Padstow Walking to Padstow
Walking on Camel Quarry House - Walking on Camel Quarry House
Walking on Camel Quarry House Walking on Camel Quarry House
Shell Woods Forestry 2 - Shell Woods Forestry 2
Shell Woods Forestry 2 Shell Woods Forestry 2
Walking toward Little Petherick Creek Bridge - Walking toward Little Petherick Creek Bridge
Walking toward Little Petherick Creek Bridge Walking toward Little Petherick Creek Bridge
River Camel 2 - River Camel 2
River Camel 2 River Camel 2
Walking Through Camel Quarry House - Walking Through Camel Quarry House
Walking Through Camel Quarry House Walking Through Camel Quarry House
Resting area near Camel Quarry House - Resting area near Camel Quarry House
Resting area near Camel Quarry House Resting area near Camel Quarry House
Walking toward St Saviours Point 2 - Walking toward St Saviours Point 2
Walking toward St Saviours Point 2 Walking toward St Saviours Point 2
Walking toward Padstow 2 - Walking toward Padstow 2
Walking toward Padstow 2 Walking toward Padstow 2
Padstow Harbour 4 - Padstow Harbour 4
Padstow Harbour 4 Padstow Harbour 4
Looking at River Camel - Looking at River Camel
Looking at River Camel Looking at River Camel
River Camel 7 - River Camel 7
River Camel 7 River Camel 7
Woodlands near Wenford Bridge - Woodlands near Wenford Bridge
Woodlands near Wenford Bridge Woodlands near Wenford Bridge
Looking at Rock-Padstow Ferry - Looking at Rock-Padstow Ferry
Looking at Rock-Padstow Ferry Looking at Rock-Padstow Ferry
Looking Accross the River - Looking Accross the River
Looking Accross the River Looking Accross the River
Looking back toward Wadebridge - Looking back toward Wadebridge
Looking back toward Wadebridge Looking back toward Wadebridge
Lower Beach near Padstow - Lower Beach near Padstow
Lower Beach near Padstow Lower Beach near Padstow
Near Camel Quarry House - Near Camel Quarry House
Near Camel Quarry House Near Camel Quarry House
Looking inland - Looking inland
Looking inland Looking inland
Looking other side of the River - Looking other side of the River
Looking other side of the River Looking other side of the River
Near Shell Woods Forestry Commission Car Park - Near Shell Woods Forestry Commission Car Park
Near Shell Woods Forestry Commission Car Park Near Shell Woods Forestry Commission Car Park
Other Side of Padstow - Other Side of Padstow
Other Side of Padstow Other Side of Padstow
On Little Petherick Creek Bridge - On Little Petherick Creek Bridge
On Little Petherick Creek Bridge On Little Petherick Creek Bridge
Resting at Padstow Harbour - Resting at Padstow Harbour
Resting at Padstow Harbour Resting at Padstow Harbour
Resting Bench near Padstow - Resting Bench near Padstow
Resting Bench near Padstow Resting Bench near Padstow
Near Shell Woods Forestry Commission Car Park 2 - Near Shell Woods Forestry Commission Car Park 2
Near Shell Woods Forestry Commission Car Park 2 Near Shell Woods Forestry Commission Car Park 2
Padstow Harbour - Padstow Harbour
Padstow Harbour Padstow Harbour
Passing Pinkson Creek - Passing Pinkson Creek
Passing Pinkson Creek Passing Pinkson Creek
Views over the River Camel - Views over the River Camel
Views over the River Camel Views over the River Camel
River Camel Boat - River Camel Boat
River Camel Boat River Camel Boat
River Camel Bank - River Camel Bank
River Camel Bank River Camel Bank
River Camel - River Camel
River Camel River Camel
Shell Woods Forestry - Shell Woods Forestry
Shell Woods Forestry Shell Woods Forestry
Snail's Pace Cafe - Wenford Bridge - Snail's Pace Cafe - Wenford Bridge
Snail's Pace Cafe - Wenford Bridge Snail's Pace Cafe - Wenford Bridge
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