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        Tehidy Woods is near Portreath, Redruth and Camborne in West Cornwall and near to the A30, it is managed by Cornwall Council. It has established mountain bike trails which make up part of the Mineral Tramway. Within the woods there are a number of other trails to try with a mix of challenges for all abilities. There is also a good cafe with toilets by the South Drive car park.The village of Portreath is also at one end of the coast to coast mineral tramway trail which runs from Portreath on the north coast to Devoran on the south coast (approx 22 miles there and back).
        Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
        Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
        Access Info:
        There are three main car parks to access the woods: South Drive, North Cliffs and East Lodge.There is also plenty of parking in Portreath.
        This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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        Region Details
        • 2
        • 12
        • 9

        Region Status
        Open as of May 4, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        24
        Trails Mountain Bike
        26
        Trails E-Bike
        7
        Trails Horse
        7
        Trails Hike
        26
        Trails Trail Running
        26
        Total Distance
        18 miles
        Total Descent
        2,786 ft
        Total Vertical
        359 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        373 ft
        Reports
        361
        Photos
        60
        Ridden Counter
        1,863

        Popular Portreath Mountain Biking Trails

        100 0.0 1 mile 20 ft 171
        Popular green difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 20 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 0.0 1 mile 87 ft 161
        Popular green difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 87 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 0.0 4,393 ft 0 ft 149
        Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
        75 3.0 2 miles 129 ft 145
        This is the which is a part of the mineral tramways network in Cornwall. It was one of the first parts of the network to be built and is the main trail which links many other areas. The trail runs from Portreath on the north Cornish...
        85 0.0 1,175 ft 0 ft 141
        Popular green difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 0.0 4,318 ft 22 ft 128
        Popular green difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 22 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
        80 0.0 1 mile 20 ft 121
        Popular green difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 20 ft green climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
        80 0.0 1 mile 18 ft 119
        Popular green difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 18 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        • 0 rides
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        • 0 rides
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        • 1 rides

        Portreath Mountain Bike Routes

        5.0 12 miles 533 ft 1 Point to Point
        This route is called the which is a part of the Mineral Tramways Network in Cornwall. It was one of the...
        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 Portreath Mountain Bike

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        Aug 15, 2020 @ 1:19pm
        Aug 15, 2020
        108 |
        Jun 10, 2020 @ 7:47am
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        Jun 10, 2020
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        Jun 27, 2018 @ 10:55am
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        108 |
        May 17, 2018 @ 7:14am
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        May 17, 2018 @ 1:25am
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        May 17, 2018 @ 1:25am
        May 17, 2018

        Videos of Portreath Mountain Bike

        Tehidy MTB Cornwall - Pine walks tree line
        2:29 | 429 | Jan 26, 2019 , Portreath
        Tehidy MTB Cornwall - Three Bears - POV Raw
        2:15 | 796 | Sep 28, 2018 , Portreath

        Recent Trail Reports

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        May 4, 2026 @ 9:18am
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        May 4, 2026 @ 9:13am
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        charlesdennisonwishlistregionactivity #93219373
        Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:26am
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        ripsilveraddreportactivity #92451392
        Apr 12, 2026 @ 1:36am
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        Estan5wishlisttrailactivity #87803282 and 1 more
        Jan 25, 2026 @ 10:54am
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        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        ripsilvertrailHells' mouth to GodrevyThis is a Public Footpath and very popular...
        Oct 13, 2024 @ 7:38am
        Oct 13, 2024
        ripsilvertrailNorth CliffsThis is not an MTB trail but a Public Footpath...
        Jul 14, 2024 @ 10:06am
        Jul 14, 2024
        ripsilvertrailOtter bridge downhillThis is a straight steepish double track used...
        Dec 23, 2023 @ 7:37am
        Dec 23, 2023
        ripsilvertrailCoombe-a-Ma'TarkaJust a flat access track into the woods. Good...
        Mar 12, 2023 @ 1:02pm
        Mar 12, 2023
        huck-lovertrailCoast to Coast Trail Portreath to CambroseGood ride for Families
        Apr 13, 2019 @ 3:54am
        Apr 13, 2019

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        Bike & Skill Parks

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        The Trackskill parkPortreath

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike2618 miles2,785 ft9 miles358 ft
        #6,261#2186036141,174
        E-Bike76 miles266 ft2 miles358 ft
        #5,424#2293321156
        Horse77 miles381 ft3 miles358 ft
        #1,629#862201
        Hike2617 miles2,726 ft9 miles358 ft
        #6,650#176358138
        Trail Running2617 miles2,726 ft9 miles358 ft
        3581106

        Frequently Asked Questions About Portreath

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Portreath?
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Portreath?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Portreath are:
        • August (9 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        Check the Portreath reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Portreath?
        There are 7 parking locations listed in Portreath. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
        What is the longest trail in Portreath?
        The longest trail in Portreath is North Cliffs at 2.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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