The Creative Ride Along the Camel Trail: A Mindful Cycling Experience

The Creative Ride - A Mindful Cycling Experience Along the Camel Trail

Always wanted to hike the Camel Trail in Cornwall? Why not try something more creative, relaxing and reflective and join me for The Creative Ride — either in the quiet of the early morning or the glow of sunset?

Over the summer, I’ll be hosting a bi-weekly morning or evening cycle along the Camel Trail, with mindful sketching, writing prompts, refreshments and full-day bike hire.

We’ll move at a relaxed pace along this beautiful stretch of Cornwall, stopping at scenic spots to pause and reflect. With gentle guidance, you’ll be invited to explore simple creative practices such as sketching, line-making and journaling prompts (sketchbook and materials included).

Along the way, you’ll enjoy a smoothie and a snack, giving you a moment to rest and take it all in.

The guided experience lasts around three hours, after which your bike is yours for the rest of the day. Continue exploring the Camel Trail, revisit your favourite places, or simply enjoy the freedom to ride at your own pace.

Whether you come for the scenery, the creativity, or a moment of calm, this is an experience designed to leave you feeling refreshed, inspired and more connected to the world around you.

There’s no pressure to write or sketch anything, and no experience needed.

When and Where Does the Creative Ride Take Place?

Beginning Friday June 26th, The Creative Ride will take place on the second and last Friday of every month (always check availability below, as some months may vary). You can choose to join me for a morning or evening cycle along the Camel Trail.

Morning cycle: 8.30 AM

Morning sessions begin at Bridge Bike Hire, Wadebridge to collect our bikes and for me to give you your sketchbook and materials. We will then cycle roughly six miles to Padstow, stopping regularly to journal/sketch and enjoy some mindful moments. Towards the end, we will enjoy a smoothie and a snack together to reflect on our journey. you then keep your bike for the rest of the day to enjoy the trail in your own time.

Evening cycle: 4.00 PM

Evening sessions begin in Padstow, you can collect your bikes at lunchtime to enjoy the trail down to Padstow. At 4PM, I will meet you in Padstow to give you your sketchbook and materials and share a drink and snack before we begin. We will then cycle roughly six miles to Bridge Bike Hire, Wadebridge, stopping regularly to journal/sketch and enjoy some mindful moments.

You can check available dates and book your tickets below.

A bicycle parked on a path, with a notebook and colored pens on its attached storage box. In the background, a river, grassy areas, and a hillside under a partly cloudy sky are visible.
A green signboard with the message: "Thank you for visiting THE CAMEL TRAIL and respecting the code of conduct". The sign is placed near a grassy area with a pathway leading toward a landscape of water, hills, and a settlement of houses with trees. The sky above is partly cloudy with blue patches.
A person's hand holding a green smoothie in a clear plastic cup with a green and white striped straw, with a beach and a sailboat in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Person holding a small open notebook with blue and black scribbles, outdoors near a body of water and a cloudy sky.
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