One of our favourite Cornish days out starts aboard the early morning passenger ferry from Rock to Padstow, having left the car stowed in Rock Car Park (£4 for 12 hours). Safely disembarked, a day of exploring North Cornwall’s Camel Trail by bike awaits and we start out with an easy cycle over Little Petherick Bridge. Peddling onwards through miles of glorious countryside and river views, a mid-morning pick-me-up is much needed and the freshly made coffee and delicious homemade cakes from Treats on Trikes always hit the spot.

Next port of call is the busy town of Wadebridge, where take-home Cornish Pinks can be bought from The Vine, a gorgeous greengrocers laden with local fruit and veg. A light lunch of fresh Cornish crab sandwiches at the award-winning Tea Shop and a potter in the lovely gift shops, provides ample time to recover before taking on the final leg of the trail.

Just three miles further to the town of Bodmin and an open gate invites you to climb upwards to the Camel Valley Vineyard where a glass or two of chilled Cornish white wine is a must. Up in the clouds overlooking the beautiful valley, this typical French but romantic English setting is a magical place to while away a few hours. Suitably relaxed, enjoy a whizz down the hill to famous Padstow where we always like to finish up with a supper of Stein’s fish and chips – a glorious end to a summer’s day out.

Photo courtesy of Treats on Trikes