The Cornish Way Multi-Use Trails

Last updated: 09/02/2010 Add to My Bookmarks

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Imagine for a moment all that Cornwall has to offer. Majestic cliffs and Atlantic breakers, rolling countryside and breath-taking views, picturesque villages and historic towns, an ancient and industrial past, distinctive flora and fauna, a host of different visitor attractions and a wealth of arts and crafts.

Now imagine travelling, not by car, but by bicycle or on foot and all these images form the back-drop to 'The Cornish Way'.

Enjoy just a few hours on a trail, or explore all 180 miles of 'The Cornish Way', including the Camel Trail. Plan your day or be spontaneous. Whatever you choose to do there is so much to be enjoyed...distinctive landscapes, historic towns and villages, sandy beaches, local festivals, art galleries and museums and a host of other visitor attractions.

Opened in June 2000 as part of the Sustrans - National Cycle Network, 'The Cornish Way' is an exciting project developed by the Countryside Service, in partnership with Sustrans. Starting at the county boundary near Bude, its six inter-linking trails for cyclists and walkers pass through towns and villages as they make their way through Cornwall's distinctive countryside to Land's End. Certain off-road routes are also accessible to equestrians and the mobility-impaired.

With mainly minor and rural road and traffic-free, off-road routes there are opportunities for new or novice cyclists as well as some challenging routes for the more experienced. Even if you don't have your own bike, you can hire one for the day.

Trails of The Cornish Way:

Download a Map of all the Trails in Cornwall or for more information and maps on each individual trail please see below:

Also please visit our online mapping page which shows all the current Cornish way cycle routes. The key on the left hand side of the page will identify what the trails are and you can use the tools to navigate around the page and zoom in and out.

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