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The
routes detailed below all direct you from Junction 30 (Exeter services) near the
end of the M5 Motorway. You should decide which route to take dependent on
whether you want the more direct route or whether you want to avoid narrow
roads. We suggest that you check with motoring organizations such as the
AA and listen to traffic reports before and during your journey to ensure that
you take the best route on the day you are travelling.
Route 1a - A30 & Bodmin bypass - some narrow roads
Route 1b - A30 & Bodmin bypass - avoiding narrow road
Route 2b - A30 & Camelford/Wadebridge - avoiding narrow roads
Route 1a - A30 & Bodmin bypass
(this route includes a 5 mile section of narrow road - single track in places)
Take Junction 31 from the M5 Motorway, signposted A30 (the exit after Exeter Services). Continue on the A30 trunk road, past Okehampton, Launceston and Bodmin (dual carriageway the whole way except for several short sections on Bodmin Moor), until you get to the large roundabout at the end of the Bodmin bypass. Go straight across the roundabout, signposted A30 (the road ceases to be dual carriageway from this point). Shortly after the BP petrol stations and Little Chef at Victoria, you will come to a sign for Padstow and Wadebridge B3274. Take this right turning (this is a narrow, twisting, road with a few single track sections with passing places). After about five miles you will reach Winnards Perch roundabout (where A39 crosses B3274). Take the second exit (signposted Padstow) onto the B3274.
{NB if you are going to St Merryn or the Bays (except Trevone) see next paragraph * at this point}. For Padstow continue on the B3274 (becomes the A389 after about 4 miles) for about 6 miles until you will come to Padstow. If you are going to Trevone or missed the earlier turning for St Merryn or the bays take the turning signposted Newquay B3274 and continue along this road. There are signposts off this to the various bays/villages.
*For St
Merryn and all the Bays except Trevone - from the Winnards Perch roundabout
continue on the B3274 for about three miles until you come to a small crossroads
where you turn left (signposted St Merryn). Continue on this road,
across a staggered crossroads and into the centre of St Merryn and then follow
the signs for the various bays.
Route 1b A30 &
Bodmin bypass
(same as Route 1a, but avoiding the 5 mile section of narrow road)
Take Junction 31 from the M5 Motorway, signposted A30 (the exit after Exeter Services). Continue on the A30 trunk road past Okehampton, Launceston and Bodmin (dual carriageway the whole way except for several short sections on Bodmin Moor) until you get to the large roundabout at the end of the Bodmin bypass. Go straight across the roundabout, signposted A30 (this is a single carriageway road from this point). Shortly after the BP petrol stations and Little Chef at Victoria, you will come to a sign for Padstow and Wadebridge B3274 - ignore this right turning and keep on the A30 until, shortly after passing under the railway bridge, you see another sign for Newquay, St. Columb, Padstow. Take this road and continue to the roundabout. Take the last exit (signposted Wadebridge A39). Continue along this road for about 2 miles to the Winnards Perch roundabout.
{NB if you are going to St Merryn or the Bays (except Trevone) see next paragraph * at this point}. For Padstow continue on the B3274 (becomes the A389 after about 4 miles) for about 6 miles until you will come to Padstow. If you are going to Trevone or missed the turning for St Merryn or the bays take the turning signposted Newquay B3274 and continue along this road. There are signposts off this to the various bays/villages.
*For St
Merryn and all the Bays except Trevone - from the Winnards Perch roundabout
continue on the B3274 for about three miles until you come to a small crossroads
where you turn left (signposted St Merryn). Continue on this road,
across a staggered crossroads and into the centre of St Merryn and then follow
the signs for the various bays.
Route 2a - A30 &
Camelford/Wadebridge
(this route includes a 4 mile section of road unsuitable for caravans etc -
could use Route 2b)
Take Junction 31 from the M5 Motorway, signposted A30 (the exit after Exeter Services). Continue on the A30 trunk road past Okehampton and Launceston. About 1 mile past Launceston take the turning onto the A395 (signposted Camelford, Wadebridge, North Cornwall). At the end of this road turn left onto the the A39 (signposted Wadebridge). Carry on this road until you reach a roundabout just before Wadebridge. Take the third exit (signposted A39 Truro) onto the Wadebridge bypass. You will pass The Royal Cornwall Showground on your left and after about a mile turn right onto the A389 (signposted Padstow). Continue on this road, through St Issey and Little Petherick, until you come to a T-junction.
{NB if you are going to St Merryn or the Bays (except Trevone) see next paragraph * at this point}. For Padstow and Trevone turn right on the A389 and after about 2 miles you will come to Padstow. If you are going to Trevone or missed the turning for St Merryn or the bays take the turning signposted Newquay B3274 and continue along this road. There are signposts off this to the various bays/villages.
*For St Merryn and all the Bays except Trevone - from the T junction turn left onto the B3274 for just under 2 miles until you come to the first right hand turning (at a small crossroads - should be signposted St Merryn, but sign keeps being taken away). Continue on this road, across a staggered crossroads and into the centre of St Merryn and then follow the signs for the various bays.
Route 2b - A30 &
Camelford/Wadebridge
(Same as Route 2a but avoiding 4 mile section of road unsuitable for caravans
etc)
Take Junction 31 from the M5 Motorway, signposted A30 (the exit after Exeter Services). Continue on the A30 trunk road past Okehampton and Launceston. About 1 mile past Launceston take the turning onto the A395 (signposted Camelford, Wadebridge, North Cornwall). At the end of this road turn left onto the the A39 ( signposted Wadebridge). Carry on this road until you reach a roundabout just before Wadebridge. Take the third exit ( signposted A39 Truro) onto the Wadebridge bypass. You will pass The Royal Cornwall Showground on your left and after about a mile you will see a right turn onto the A389 (signposted Padstow) - ignore this and continue on the A39 until you reach the Winnards Perch roundabout (where B3274 crosses A39). Take the third exit (signposted Padstow) onto the B3274.
{NB if you are going to St Merryn or the Bays (except Trevone) see next paragraph * at this point}. For Padstow continue on the B3274 (becomes the A389 after about 4 miles) for about 6 miles until you will come to Padstow. If you are going to Trevone or missed the turning for St Merryn or the bays take the turning signposted Newquay B3274 and continue along this road. There are signposts off this to the various bays/villages.
*For St Merryn and all the Bays except Trevone - from the Winnards Perch roundabout continue on the B3274 for about three miles until you come to a small crossroads where you turn left (signposted St Merryn). Continue on this road, across a staggered crossroads and into the centre of St Merryn and then follow the signs for the various bays.
Route 3a - A30
Bodmin/Wadebridge
(this route includes a 4 mile section of road unsuitable for caravans etc -
could use Route 3b)
Take Junction 31 from the M5 Motorway, signposted A30 (the exit after Exeter Services). Continue on the A30 trunk road past Okehampton and Launceston until you get near to Bodmin (dual carriageway the whole way except for several short sections on Bodmin Moor). Take the turning signposted Liskeard A38, Bodmin (A389). Continue on this road which becomes the A389 (do not take the turning off this - the A38 to Liskeard). At the T junction turn right signposted A389 Bodmin and Wadebridge. At the mini roundabout turn right signposted A389 Wadebridge (this is the road which bypasses Bodmin town centre). Continue for just under a mile until you come to a double mini roundabout. Take the turning to the right signposted A389 Wadebridge. Continue on this road for about 6 miles (ignoring the turning for Wadebridge town centre) until you reach a roundabout. Take the second exit (signposted A39 Truro) onto the A39 Wadebridge bypass. You will pass The Royal Cornwall Showground on your left and after about a mile turn right onto the A389 (signposted Padstow). Continue on this road, through St Issey and Little Petherick, until you come to a T-junction.
{NB if you are going to St Merryn or the Bays (except Trevone) see next paragraph * at this point}. For Padstow and Trevone turn right on the A389 and after about 2 miles you will come to Padstow. If you are going to Trevone or missed the turning for St Merryn or the bays take the turning signposted Newquay B3274 and continue along this road. There are signposts off this to the various bays/villages
*For St Merryn and all the Bays except Trevone - from the T junction turn left onto the B3274 for just under 2 miles until you come to the first right hand turning (at a small crossroads - should be signposted St Merryn, but sign keeps being taken away). Continue on this road, across a staggered crossroads and into the centre of St Merryn and then follow the signs for the various bays.
Route
3b - A30 & Bodmin/Wadebridge
(Same as Route 3a but avoiding 4 mile section of road unsuitable for caravans
etc)
Take Junction 31 from the M5 Motorway, signposted A30 (the exit after Exeter Services). Continue on the A30 trunk road past Okehampton and Launceston until you get near to Bodmin (dual carriageway the whole way except for several short sections on Bodmin Moor). Take the turning signposted Liskeard A38, Bodmin (A389). Continue on this road which becomes the A389 (do not take the turning off this - the A38 to Liskeard). At the T junction turn right signposted A389 Bodmin and Wadebridge. At the mini roundabout turn right signposted A389 Wadebridge (this is the road which bypasses Bodmin town centre). Continue for just under a mile until you come to a double mini roundabout. Take the turning to the right signposted A389 Wadebridge. Continue on this road for about 6 miles (ignoring the turning for Wadebridge town centre) until you reach a roundabout. Take the second exit (signposted A39 Truro) onto the A39 Wadebridge bypass. You will pass The Royal Cornwall Showground on your left and after about a mile you will see a right turn onto the A389 (signposted Padstow) - ignore this and continue on the A39 until you reach the Winnards Perch roundabout (the first roundabout - where B3274 crosses A39). Take the third exit (signposted Padstow) onto the B3274.
{NB if you are going to St Merryn or the Bays (except Trevone) see next paragraph * at this point}. For Padstow continue on the B3274 (becomes the A389 after about 4 miles) for about 6 miles until you will come to Padstow. If you are going to Trevone or missed the turning for St Merryn or the bays take
*For St Merryn and all the Bays except Trevone - from the Winnards Perch roundabout continue on the B3274 for about three miles until you come to a small crossroads where you turn left (signposted St Merryn). Continue on this road, across a staggered crossroads and into the centre of St Merryn and then follow the signs for the various bays.
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