Route Filmstrip & Description
A challenging route for large scooters and experienced riders. I would recommend doing it with able-bodied person. A varied route with spectacular views of the coast and the peaceful Bude Canal. Some of the terrain is even, steep and there are gates. If you are interested in oter rambling in Cornwall why not visit http://www.cornwallrr.org.uk. there is also a much easier route along the canal and a tramper of road mobility scooter can be hired at http://www.whalesborough.co.uk/north-cornwall-restaurants.html.
Surveyed by: Steve CRR, January 2013
(Winter)
Accessibility Rating: 5
Distance: 5.2 km
Car Park: large pay and display carpark
Steps: No
Barriers: No
Toilets: fully accessible toilets.
Park by tourist information office.
parking board, see photo below for details.
follow the canal northwards.
cross busy road and turn left along pavement.
turn right up Hill, note footpath signpost, detailed below.
few of signpost looking back towards Canal.
continue on quiet road.
continue along the road.
turn left through a gate
path is uneven here and on a hill, 1:10 approx.
Gradient is 1:10 approx
Gradient is 1:10 approx
Gradient is 1:10 approx.
Gradient is 1:10 approx
Gradient is 1:10 approx
gates
Gradient is 1:6 approx
view from compass point.
view from compass point. Note seat.
view from compass point
view from compass point.
view from compass point.
path leading west.
path leading west.
path leading west.
pleasant sea views.
path leading west.
Gate prevents scooter access, turn left through a gate across the field
go through a gate
long grass in field
long grass.
turn right through a gate.
Efford beacon Trig point.
gate
gate
gates prevented access for mobility scooters.Turn left and cross the field.
cross the field.
track is quite uneven and heavily rutted.
use footbath along the side of a busy road.
busy road.
take care crossing busy road to get to quiet road where the route continues.
continue along quiet road.
routes turns north, left along the canal however, turning right will take you to a cafe?restaurant at Whalsborough farm Liz toilets.
a pleasant bramble now follows down a good tow path to the start.
seat.
good surface.
a variety of water fowl can be found on the canal.
seat.
canoes often use the canal.
Bude circular Phototrail
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