Trenowth Woods, Grampound Road
Access note: The published 2026 season ends on 1 November; Thursday-evening sessions have finished. Friday hours may change weekly.
Bike Park Kernow brings dedicated mountain-bike descents to Trenowth Woods near Grampound Road in Cornwall. The operator’s trail page names The Rumpolator, Krusty Berms, Hooters, Woodrockery West, Wakky Races, Badgers Drift and Treacle Tart. This is a venue for returning to individual tracks, learning their lines and choosing a manageable progression, with registration and a paid ride pass. It suits riders who want a focused woodland session rather than an all-day touring route.
The official 2026 opening page confirms a season running from 28 February to 1 November. Saturday and Sunday sessions are listed from 10 am to 4 pm, while Fridays run from 11 am to 3 pm subject to weekly changes. The Thursday-evening season finished in September. Arrange the visit around the actual available session, and ask the operator about today’s grades, open tracks and return route before deciding what to ride.
Both names appear on the park’s official trail-preview page. Use the previews to understand the setting, then take the current signs and staff advice as the authority for grading. Keep the first descent controlled and identify braking points before adding speed. A familiar name on an older riding video does not establish that the surface or features are unchanged.
Official route information →These are further named options published by the operator. Choose them only after discussing the day’s conditions and seeing how the group handles an initial run. Walk any feature you cannot assess from the approach, keeping clear of other descending riders. Do not use a descent as a route back uphill: the park requires designated, signed return tracks.
Official route information →The official previews give three additional names for planning a varied session. They are choices to evaluate on arrival, not a compulsory sequence. Allow enough time to understand each line and stop somewhere visible if regrouping. The operator does not publish dependable distance, ascent or current colour-grade text alongside these previews, so this guide leaves those figures unstated.
Official route information →The operator lists seven woodland tracks, including The Rumpolator and Krusty Berms. Use its track descriptions and arrival instructions; measured lengths and colour grades are not asserted.
Register at the reception building before riding, including when you already bought a pass online. Complete the acceptance-of-risk process and explain the group’s experience honestly. Ask which track gives the appropriate introduction today and how to return to its start. Prepare brakes, wheels and tyres before joining the riding area, and put phones or loose items somewhere secure.
Begin with a sighting run at a pace that leaves time to react. More experienced companions can help by waiting in safe places and allowing the newer rider to choose the next track. Repeating one suitable descent often teaches more than immediately attempting every name on the trail board. Keep a margin for changing grip under the trees and leave difficult features for another visit if fatigue starts affecting control.
Bike Park Kernow is reached from Grampound Road. Use TR2 4EH alongside the official entrance directions. Official directions →
Use the official address: Bike Park Kernow, Trenowth Woods, Grampound Road, Cornwall, TR 2 4 EH. The venue describes itself as ten minutes off the A 30. Follow its arrival map for the final approach instead of treating the postcode as a precise entrance. Unload in the designated parking area, with bikes and bags clear of moving vehicles.
Passes may be bought online or on arrival, subject to capacity. The operator publishes an adult day pass at £12 and a day pass for riders aged 16 and under at £8. Adult half-day passes are £7 and youth half-day passes £5. These are admission prices, not a verified uplift tariff. Registration is required in either case, and pre-purchasing does not remove the need to follow the day’s operating instructions.
Find the planning area on a map →Approximate trail-area pin. Park planning point. Follow the operator’s current entrance directions. Official coordinate source
Official visitor terms describe toilets, drinking water and a small shop offering accessories, spares, riding clothing, snacks and hot or cold drinks. Carry the equipment needed for your own bike; stock and immediate repairs are not guaranteed. Bring a proper drink supply and something to eat so a shop opening or queue cannot determine when the group needs to stop.
Parking includes a hardstanding area and additional grass parking when suitable. The approach to the field area follows an uneven forest track, so drive carefully and respect instructions about where vehicles may stand. Camping is advertised by prior arrangement between May and September, with limited facilities and staff availability. That seasonal camping offer is separate from the October riding season and should not be assumed available for an autumn visit.
Plan this ride with your own mountain bike. The official visitor information describes rider facilities and access.
The published 2026 season runs from 28 February to 1 November. Buy a ride pass and register before riding; use the operator’s weekly timetable to choose a session.
For autumn 2026, the published final season date is Sunday 1 November. Plan lodging and travel around a listed riding date, allowing for an additional closure if conditions or an event require it. Friday hours are explicitly variable, and the summer Thursday sessions have ended. Avoid building a long journey around a historic evening timetable.
Woodland riding rewards a flexible pace when rain, wet roots or leaf cover change visibility and grip. Read any operator update before setting out, carry a warm layer for breaks and stop while you still have enough strength to control the bike. No weather forecast overrides an on-site closure. A cancelled session is a reason to use an alternative day plan, not to enter tracks without permission.
Grampound Road and Ladock are useful starting points for nearby accommodation searches, with St Austell and Truro offering wider hotel choices. Decide whether the trip is primarily a riding break or part of a longer Cornwall stay. A base closer to the woods simplifies an early arrival, while a town hotel can suit companions planning other activities. Plot the actual park entrance from the chosen address before booking.
Ask each host about bike security, drying wet clothing and any restrictions on bringing equipment inside. A room listing alone says little about how a mountain bike will be stored overnight. Compare the property’s cancellation conditions with the remaining season and your booked riding day. The shortlist includes real nearby bases, but neither an affiliate listing nor a hotel photograph establishes that specialist cycling facilities are provided.
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Displayed distances are straight-line estimates using OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), not road journeys. Ask the property about secure bike storage and wet-kit arrangements before booking.
RIDE PREPARATION
Consider what suits the route, forecast and your own experience.
The operator’s 2026 timetable lists its season through Sunday 1 November, with weekend sessions from 10 am to 4 pm. Use the current opening page and date-specific tickets before arranging travel.
The official admission page lists £12 for an adult day and £8 for riders aged 16 and under. Half-day prices differ. These figures were read on 12 October 2026 and do not include a confirmed uplift service.
Online purchases and payment on arrival are both advertised, subject to availability. All riders must register at reception and complete the required acceptance-of-risk process before riding.
The published terms require under-12 s to have an accompanying adult rider on the trail. Riders aged 12 to 16 need an adult on site. Read the complete supervision terms when planning a family visit.
No. Current official pages retrieved for this visit confirm ride passes and signed return tracks but did not confirm an operating uplift or tariff. Ask the park directly if vehicle transport is essential to your plans.
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