Cycling in and around Truro
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Cornwall is a county made for the great outdoors
Truro is part of the Cornish Way on the national cycle route 3. Below are some links to some of routes including the Mineral Tramways network which has over 30 miles of free to use trails with most being off road.
Also listed below are some of the bike hire business who can offer not only bike hire but advice on where to go, what you’ll see on the routes & good local advice.
Your Options:
National Cycly Route 3
Route 3 is a fantastic long-distance challenge for cycle tourers, bikepackers or other adventurers looking to get out and explore.
- 328 miles in length
- 109 hours of cycling
National Route 32
National Route 32 of the National Cycle Network constitutes part of the Cornish Way Cycle Route and is open and signed from Bodmin to Truro via Padstow and Newquay.
- 39 miles in length
- 3 hours 15 minutes of cycling
The Mineral Tramway
The rich mining area of Cornwall’s central mining district benefits from a 37.5 mile (60km) network of multi activity trails. Many of the trails closely follow the tramway and railway routes.
- 37 Miles of activity trails
- There are 6 trails to enjoy
Clay country
Choose from a range of short routes for cyclists, walkers and horse riders along the Clay Trails.
- Range of short cycle routes
- Based around Cornwall's clay mines
Camel Trail
This largely traffic-free trail in Cornwall follows an old railway line. At 12 miles long and largely flat it’s ideal for families and less experienced cyclists.
- 12 miles in length
- Easy difficulty level
Lanydrock
Whatever your experience as a cyclist, there’s bound to be a trail to suit at Lanhydrock. Enjoy the ride through woodland and choose from a range of flat or hillier routes. Download a copy of our map before you come.
- Range of routes available
- Based through stunning woodland
Penrose
Great for a quick stretch of the legs or a fun adventure with the family, there’s Helston Drive. Offering smooth tarmacked bridleway which leads from Helston, through woodland and parkland to the Stables Café – a perfect spot to refuel and relax.
- National Trust location
- Suitable for families
Goss Moor Multi-use Trail
The multi-use trail is mostly flat and relatively easy – much of it off road. It is surfaced to be suitable for walking, cycling, horse-riding and for wheelchair /m obility s cooter u sers and buggies. There are additional links and trails on neighbouring Tregoss Moor.
- Based near Bodmin
- Suitable for all levels
