Egloshayle is a region in North Cornwall, United Kingdom, situated alongside the River Camel and integrated with the Camel Trail. The area features a varied landscape, including riverside paths, broadleaf woodlands, and views over the Camel Estuary, providing a compelling setting for several sports like touring cycling, gravel biking, mountain biking, jogging, and more. This diverse terrain supports a range of outdoor activities for different skill levels.
Egloshayle offers more than 10 routes across several…
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5.0
(8)
143
riders
19.9km
01:29
140m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44
riders
20.1km
01:39
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44
riders
35.5km
02:48
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
18.9km
01:21
240m
240m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1,723
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14.8km
01:20
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
riders
51.8km
04:05
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
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27.2km
01:54
270m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.5km
03:01
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
56.2km
04:30
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
64.2km
05:06
830m
830m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
32.0km
02:55
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5
riders
27.7km
02:33
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
runners
9.48km
01:06
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

166
runners
19.0km
01:59
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.01km
00:44
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.57km
00:49
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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67
riders
50.9km
02:20
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

50
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28.8km
01:36
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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48
riders
52.1km
03:34
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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20
riders
50.8km
03:24
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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100
hikers
6.85km
01:49
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43
hikers
17.9km
04:37
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
hikers
6.61km
01:42
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Egloshayle offers a variety of outdoor activities, including touring cycling, gravel biking, mountain biking, jogging, hiking, and road cycling. The region features 17 routes across these sports, catering to different skill levels.
The Camel Trail is a central cycling route, providing an 18-mile (29 km) largely traffic-free, surfaced path. It connects Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge, and Padstow, offering easy rides for touring cyclists. For more options, refer to the Cycling around Egloshayle guide.
Yes, the Camel Trail is largely level and traffic-free, making it suitable for family-friendly cycling. Routes like the "Camel Trail – Iron Bridge on the Camel Trail loop from Wadebridge" are ideal for various fitness levels.
Egloshayle and its surrounding areas offer numerous routes for gravel biking, some of which may include unpaved segments. More information can be found in the Gravel biking around Egloshayle guide.
The Camel Trail provides excellent jogging routes, with options varying in difficulty and distance. Examples include the "Camel Trail & Bishop's Wood loop from Wadebridge" and the "Padstow Harbour loop from Wadebridge." Consult the Running Trails around Egloshayle guide for more details.
Trails in Egloshayle offer views of the River Camel, which the village is situated beside, and the Camel Estuary. The area also features broadleaf woodlands in the Allen Valley and diverse Cornish countryside.
Bike hire facilities are conveniently available in nearby towns such as Wadebridge, Bodmin, and Padstow. These locations are easily accessible from Egloshayle.
Routes in Egloshayle have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars, based on more than 3,000 ratings. Over 46,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Egloshayle, including Cycling around Egloshayle, Gravel biking around Egloshayle, MTB Trails around Egloshayle, and Running Trails around Egloshayle.
The official website for the Egloshayle Parish Council is egloshayleparishcouncil.gov.uk. This site provides information regarding local governance and community details.
While specific mountain biking trails directly within Egloshayle are not detailed, the broader Cornwall region, including areas like Grogley Woods near Bodmin, offers mountain biking opportunities. These trails feature natural, technical, rooty, and rocky segments. For more information, see the MTB Trails around Egloshayle guide.
Egloshayle is rich in history, featuring the ancient Egloshayle Church, which dates back to the twelfth century. Iron Age sites are also present, adding a cultural dimension to outdoor explorations in the area.

