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The Cornish Way Featuring The Camel Trail

Cliffs on The Cornish Way and Camel Trail

Cycling Cornwall, Lands End to Bude

129miles over 3 or 4 days

There is surely no better way to experience Cornwall’s breathtaking beaches, tranquil country lanes, and delightful towns than by bike.

This ride travels in a north-easterly direction, starting at the iconic Lands End, Britain’s most southwesterly point, before passing through Penzance, Turo, Newquay, Padstow and Bodmin, finishing up back at your car, in Bude.

The route incorporates highlights such as the serene fishing villages, historic mining landscapes, and the areas of outstanding natural beauty that make Cornwall so renowned.

Alongside this, The Cornish Way ensures riders a unique experience of the region’s heritage and culture. Complementing the stunning scenery, Cornwall boasts high-end hotels for a touch of luxury, with our Gold package allowing you to relax in style after a day’s cycling adventure.

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129 miles
Distance
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8467 ft
Elevation

Key sections of the journey, such as The Camel Trail, offer traffic-free cycling through some of the region’s most picturesque spots. Whether you choose a hybrid, gravel, road bike with robust tyres, or opt for an ebike, The Cornish Way ensures a memorable experience.

We have a 3 and 4 day option for this tour, allowing you to tailor the daily cycling distance to your fitness. The route combines the scenic Camel Trail with quiet country roads, and provides ample opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the stunning Cornish landscape.

The Cornish Way Packages

Select Your Package Level

Bronze

3 Day

£250

4 Day

£320

per person

- Daily baggage transfers
- Rider & bike transfer to the start
- Scheduled dates
- Emergency mechanical breakdown support
- CycleActive water bottle
- The Cornish Way GPX
- Detailed travel documents in our app

Wanting to book your own accommodation? Then this is the package for you.
Contact us for our overnight locations
Transfer to Lands End from Bude on the first day of cycling

Full payment required

Silver

3 Day

£445

4 Day

£570

per person

- Daily baggage transfers
- Rider & bike transfer to the start
- Scheduled dates
- Emergency mechanical breakdown support
- The Cornish Way GPX

- 3 / 4 nights hotel / Guest house accommodation
- All breakfasts
- CycleActive water bottle
- Detailed Travel documents in our app

£200 deposit - 3 Day Version
£250 deposit - 4 Day Version
With the final balance due 30 days before the tour date

Gold

3 Day

£720

4 Day

£845

per person

- Daily baggage transfers
- Rider & bike transfer to the start
- Scheduled dates
- Emergency mechanical breakdown support
- The Cornish Way GPX

- 3 / 4 nights Signature Hotel accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Detailed travel documents in our app

- Car Parking pre-paid, in Bude.
- Official Sustrans route maps
- Veloforte Energy Pack - 19 items
- CycleActive water bottles - 2 items

£300 deposit - 3 Day Version
£400 deposit - 4 Day Version
With the final balance due 30 days before the tour date

Cornish Way dates

2026 Trip Dates

All dates have availability (unless stated)

3 Day Version

Duration

Monday Evening - Thursday

06 - 09 April 2026

18 - 21 May 2026

01 - 04 June 2026

10 places left

21 - 24 September 2026

4 Day Version

Duration

Monday Evening - Friday

06 - 10 April 2026

18 - 22 May 2026

01 - 05 June 2026

10 places left

21 - 25 September 2026

The Cornish Way information, Extras
Cycling Support

This trip is self-guided with emergency mechanical breakdown support.

We provide contact details, which you can use in an emergency. Please note mechanical bike support is provided by our luggage vehicle which is unable to transport people.

Riders who can’t complete the days ride will require a taxi at an additional cost.

Optional extras

Single room guarantee

3 nights Silver £185
3 nights Gold £330
4 nights Silver £245
4 nights Gold £410

There is no supplement for solo travellers who are willing to share a twin-bedded room with the same gender.

CycleActive will confirm the tour once the second person for the shared room has booked.

Navigation

£15

A Cornish Way Map: £15
GPX files for your GPS: Included
Google Maps link for your phone: Included

Extra night at the end

From £120

Silver £130 Double / twin room (2 people)
Gold £260 Double / twin room (2 people)
Silver £120 Single occupancy Double / twin room
Gold £240 Single occupancy Double / twin room

Contact us after booking online if you require an extra night at the end (Can't be added during online booking)

Rental bikes

Hybrid bike rental

3 days - £135
4 days - £180
Hybrid bike rental

Trek
FX 3 Disc Equipped

Gravel bike rental

3 days - £165
4 days - £220
Gravel bike rental

Specialized
Diverge Elite E5

Electric bike rental

3 days - £195
4 days - £260
Electric bike rental

Specialized VADO SL 4.0
320Wh + 160Wh range extender
240W/35Nm, 18kg

Trek FX+7
360Wh + 160Wh range extender
250Wh/50Nm, 19Kg

Lightweight E-Bikes enhance bike agility and offer a more natural riding feel, providing the keen cyclist who needs a boost with subtle assistance from the mid-motor that doesn't compromise the traditional cycling experience. Unlike full-fat 85Nm 29Kg E-Bikes which are designed for maximum power and acceleration, these lightweights are enjoyable to ride even above motor-assisted speeds (25kph), with three power settings available for the climbs. These lightweight E-Bikes can be ridden on flat terrain with or without power assistance.

All rental bikes include a kit bag with pump, inner tube, multi-tool, bottle cage and lock

Helmet rental:

£5
Trip information

Duration

4 days - (3 days of riding)

5 days - (4 days of riding)

The biking

3 or 4 days, place-to-place
Self-guided
Tour group size 8 - 26
Fitness grade 2 - (3 day)
Fitness grade 1 - (4 day)

Private, Corporate & Charity Groups

Bespoke dates can be added on request for group

Build a package around your needs.

Location

The Cornish Way trip starts and finishes in the seaside town of Bude

Nearest Train Station: Okehampton, then the 6/6a bus to Bude

Secure a booking

- £200 to £400 deposit + extras - Greater than 30 days before the tour departure date
- Final balance due - 30 days before the tour departure date
- Full Amount - Less than 30 days before the tour departure date

Terms & conditions

The bit people ask about:

Cancellation by you:
- Unconfirmed tour - Full Refund / move tour date
- Confirmed tour date > 30 days prior - Deposit only as a cancellation fee
- Less than 30 days to departure - 100% as the cancellation fee

Cancellation by CycleActive - you will be offered an alternative / full refund.

Travel insurance
From £28

- Book direct with Campbell Irvine
- CycleActive is an affiliate

Travel insurance

To find out more about The Cornish Way Featuring The Camel Trail cycling holiday, please read the full itinerary or call our tour designers and chat through your questions in person.