Cardinham Circuit From New Bridge

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Overview

New Bridge, Shetland Pony Farm, Bodmin Airfield and Cardinham Woods.

Rough terrain, steep ascent and descents, livestock, gates and multiple stiles.

Toilet facilities at Cardinham Woods.

Free parking with approximately six spaces in the forestry layby.

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 21km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: 582m / 1909ft
Type:: circular

Excellent views are possible, and plane spotting is hopefully available at lunchtime.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 12845 65273
Nearest postcode:: PL30 4EQ
what3words:: buzzards.gained.stitching

Start time:: 9:30 am

Forestry lay by near New Bridge.

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