5k Run Bodmin: Scenic Trek along the Camel Trail

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 5.5km out-and-back route from Berrycoombe Hill offers a smooth, predominantly paved running experience through the heart of the Cornish countryside. With a gentle ascent of just 33m, it is an ideal choice for runners looking to maintain a steady tempo or those seeking an accessible interval session. The path follows the celebrated Camel Trail toward Boscarne Junction, providing a flat and fast surface that remains reliable year-round. You’ll enjoy the leafy canopy and the transition from Bodmin's outskirts into the peaceful, sheltered valley, making it a favorite for local athletes and visitors alike.

Running this section of the Camel Trail immerses you in the industrial heritage of Cornwall. The trail follows the footprint of the historic Atlantic Coast Express line, which once connected London to the Southwest. As you pass through Boscarne Junction, you are traversing a site where the Bodmin and Wadebridge Railway once met the Great Western Railway. Today, instead of steam engines, the area is home to the Bodmin & Wenford Railway heritage line; if you time your run right, you might even hear the whistle of a vintage locomotive echoing through the trees, adding a nostalgic soundtrack to your workout.