Cycling in Bodelva

The Cornish Way forms part of the National Cycle Network, a network of attractive places to cycle throughout the UK. Two thirds of the route is traffic free with the rest taking place on quiet roads. YHA Eden Project is a great base for mountain bikers and road cyclists alike. Running through the site of the Eden Project are a number of way marked routes such as the Clay Trails and the National Cycle Network. Just a few miles away are the mountain biking havens of Lanhydrock and Cardinham. The quiet country roads are also a great way to become acquainted with the local area.

The Cornish Way forms part of the National Cycle Network, a network of attractive places to cycle throughout the UK. Two thirds of the route is traffic free with the rest taking place on quiet roads.

YHA Eden Project Cycle Routes
YHA Eden Project is a great base for mountain bikers and road cyclists alike. Running through the site of the Eden Project are a number of way marked routes such as the Clay Trails and the National Cycle Network. Just a few miles away are the mountain biking havens of Lanhydrock and Cardinham. The quiet country roads are also a great way to become acquainted with the local area.

Mountain biking
The newly opened Lanhydrock Bike Hub boasts three graded mountain bikes plus a skills area. Bike hire and a café are available.

Cardinham Woods, a mixed wood forest maintained by the forestry commission, has a 12km moderate mountain bike trail with two optional difficult sections which weaves through the woods. There is also an easy trail for walkers and cyclists which follows the river along the bottom of the valley. Café and bike hire available in the car park.

Clay Trails
These traffic free trails are mostly tarmac or smooth stone and suitable for all level cyclists.

Eden to Bugle – a relatively easy 4 mile route which passes woodland and fishing lakes.

Eden to Wheal Martyn – a slightly more difficult 5 mile route which includes some steep slopes. Enjoy 360-degree views of St Austell Bay and the clay mines.

National Cycle Network
These trails utilise local minor roads and are suitable for people familiar with riding on roads.

The Eden Project is situated on NCN Route 2 which links Par and St Austell. This route is a road route and is best suited to experienced cyclists.

The Cornish Way/NCN Route 3 passes through the Eden Project heading towards Mevagissey and St Austell to the west or Bodmin to the north.