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SaveCornwall trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often faint trail, rooty and flowy. Scenery includes coastal scenery, views and creeks. Common trail features include drops, rock gardens and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include cafes and picnic spots. Popular destinations include Redruth, Bodmin and Carn Brea.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
253 trails
- E-Bike
59 trails
- Horse
33 trails
- Hike
242 trails
- Trail Running
242 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 29
- 3
- 68
- 101
- 34
- 9
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 260
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 253
- Trails E-Bike
- 59
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 71
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 40
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 40
- Trails Horse
- 33
- Trails Hike
- 242
- Trails Trail Running
- 242
- Total Distance
- 126 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,936 ft
- Total Vertical
- 766 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 777 ft
- Reports
- 1,264
- Photos
- 640
- Completed Counter
- 14,596
Articles
Connor Hudson & Jake Hart Split Wins at British 4X Series Rounds 3 & 4
Jun 10, 2026 from pinkbike.com
The Schwalbe British 4X Series headed to Falmouth Bike Park in Cornwall, where Connor Hudson continued his winning form before Jake Hart claimed...
Video: Tom Isted and Tom Caldwell Team Up for a Masterclass in British Freeride
Jun 9, 2026 from pinkbike.com
In "Working From Home," Giant freeride star Tom Isted takes a break from the global stage to unleash total chaos on his custom-spec Reign SX at...
Race Report: British 4X Series Rounds 7 & 8: Falmouth, Cornwall
Aug 13, 2025 from pinkbike.com
This weekend was one of the best prepared tracks we have ever seen.
Video: DMR Dirt Wars Round 2 2025 - Old Hill Bike Park
Jul 2, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Some great dirt jump action from round 2 of the Dirt Wars Series.
Sub Regions
- Bodmin (65)
- "GBH" (15)
- Cardinham Woods (3)
- Lanhydrock Woods (6)
- Falmouth (5)
- Hayle (2)
- Helston (16)
- Penzance (1)
- Portreath (25)
- Redruth (86)
- Carn Brea (63)
- Poldice Valley (4)
- St Agnes (12)
- Wadebridge (1)
- Idless Woods (1)
- Pendeen (3)
- St Mary's (17)
- Steeple Woods (1)
- Woody's Bike Park (7)
Popular Cornwall Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,945 ft • 19 ft • 404 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 204 ft • 401 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,080 ft • 21 ft • 378 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 2,451 ft • 7 ft • 370 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 270 ft • 361 •
Good all weather trail centre, forestry commission site. Some tight switchbacks that are poorly designed but some great flow sections. Park at Cardinham and follow the signposted route. Cafè on site too
• 80 ★ 4.4 • 4,197 ft • 205 ft • 288 •
Hell’s teeth, it’s steep! After a tough climb, with some very steep sections, you’ll be rewarded at the top with some narrow, flowing trail featuring numerous technical features. The trail ends with a steep, bermed descent back...
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 3,580 ft • 7 ft • 248 •
The timber trail is one of the blue trails in Lanhydrock Woods, it is mostly downhill, but does have two short uphill sections which help to break it up a little. The tail starts near the start of the Saw Pit and Heart Trails and is...
• 85 ★ 4.3 • 2,920 ft • 9 ft • 233 •
Fast all weather surfaced blue trail suitable for intermediates and higher skills. Although classed as DH there are no jumps or drops and only a few small rollers. Turns vary from very tight to long open berms so good for practice. Very...
Cornwall Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 533 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
This route is called the Coast to Coast Trail which is a part of the Mineral Tramways Network in Cornwall....
★ 5.0 • 147 miles • 8,461 ft • 5 • Loop •
The West Kernow Way starts in Penzance and links stunning coves, clifftop views, charming villages,...
★ 5.0 • 31 miles • 2,246 ft • 9 • Loop •
Local freeride over both Carns and out to the coast and back.
★ 5.0 • 130 miles • 14,513 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
A route taking in the entire South West coast of Cornwall
★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 421 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
A nice route between The Great Flat lode and Porthreath. Quite a lot of trail with minimal road sections....
★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 95 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
Generally level and mostly off -road. This multi-use trail through the parkland setting of Tehidy links...
Photos of Cornwall Mountain Bike
Videos of Cornwall Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under the bridge Carn Brea | Oct 18, 2026 @ 2:48pm (Europe/London) Oct 18, 2026 | Ideal | ripsilver Cornwall | Large tree down across trail, blocking trail |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ripsilver | add | report | activity #106127320 and 4 more | Oct 18, 2026 @ 6:49am Oct 18, 2026 |
| ripsilver | update | trail | activity #106081282 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 2:23pm Oct 17, 2026 |
| mattmalabanan | add | region | activity #106043649 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 5:48am Oct 17, 2026 |
| mattmalabanan | update | trail | activity #106024559 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 7:44pm Oct 16, 2026 |
| g0qlts | wishlist | region | activity #105757736 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:53am Oct 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Doesn’t exist | Aug 26, 2026 @ 9:34am Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail has been resurrected and rebuilt 👍 | Dec 20, 2025 @ 11:07am Dec 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | Terrible jumps have been built at the top over... | Jun 29, 2025 @ 6:41am Jun 29, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is a Public Footpath and very popular... | Oct 13, 2024 @ 7:38am Oct 13, 2024 | ||
| trail | Lower half of trail doesn’t really get... | Sep 16, 2024 @ 2:41pm Sep 16, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride 50k79 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k48 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Friendship Woods | skill park | Helston | |
| Lanhydrock skills area/pump track. | skill park | Bodmin | |
| Cornwall BMX Track | skill park | Redruth | |
| Falmouth Pumptrack | skill park | Falmouth | |
| The Track | skill park | Portreath |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 253 | 123 miles | 24,603 ft | 72 miles | 768 ft | 631 | 1,258 | 17 | 22,368 | |||
| E-Bike | 59 | 32 miles | 4,544 ft | 18 miles | 748 ft | 1,006 | 4 | 3,287 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 71 | 48 miles | 5,354 ft | 24 miles | 725 ft | 161 | 4 | 106 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 40 | 27 miles | 2,648 ft | 13 miles | 705 ft | 141 | 1 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 40 | 22 miles | 3,258 ft | 12 miles | 761 ft | 91 | 1 | |||||
| Horse | 33 | 24 miles | 2,251 ft | 13 miles | 748 ft | 534 | 2 | |||||
| Hike | 242 | 121 miles | 22,812 ft | 69 miles | 768 ft | 9 | 1,246 | 2 | 1,504 | |||
| Trail Running | 242 | 121 miles | 22,812 ft | 69 miles | 768 ft | 1,246 | 1 | 950 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cornwall?
Cornwall has 12 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cornwall?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cornwall are:
- Blue Jump (4.4/5)
- Dirt Wave (4.4/5)
- The Rabbit Hole (4.2/5)
- Timber Trail (4.2/5)
- The Cribbar (4.2/5)
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What is the longest trail in Cornwall?
The longest trail in Cornwall is The long way back at 3.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cornwall?
The best hiking trails in Cornwall are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cornwall?
The best trail running trails in Cornwall are:
- Coastal Path
- Coast to Coat Trail - Bissoe to Devoran
- Coast to Coast Trail Portreath to Cambrose
- Turtle rock
- Cup and Saucer
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How many trails are in Cornwall?
Cornwall has a total of 260 trails. Of those, 253 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cornwall to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cornwall?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cornwall is North Cliffs with 463 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cornwall?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cornwall is Hells' mouth to Godrevy with 581 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cornwall?
Cornwall supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Cornwall?
The following bike services are available in Cornwall:
- Bike Shop (7)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Race Team (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cornwall?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cornwall is Avoid the rocks. with an average grade of 8.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cornwall?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cornwall. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Cornwall?
The overall region status for Cornwall is Clear / Green. Out of 165 trails:
- Clear / Green: 138
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 18
- Significant Issue / Amber: 9
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Can I ride an ebike in Cornwall?
Yes, Cornwall supports e-bike riding. There are 55 trails in Cornwall that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cornwall?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cornwall are: View all mountain biking routes in Cornwall.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cornwall?
The most popular Strava segments in Cornwall are:
- Not The Speed Trap (12,444 athletes)
- between the gates (12,179 athletes)
- T&A First Down (12,083 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Cornwall?
There are 5 technical trail features (TTFs) in Cornwall. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Cornwall.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cornwall?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cornwall are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cornwall?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cornwall are:
- Baby head alley (3/5)
- Heading to the trenches (3/5)
- Bissoe low line (3/5)
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