Contacting & Finding Us
You can call us on +44 (0)1209 891498 or email us at genenquiry@thebikebarn.org
Proprietors: Karen & Roj Knight
The Bike Barn
Elm Farm Cycle Centre
Chapel Hill
Cambrose
Portreath
Cornwall
TR16 5UF
Set in a valley amongst the dramatic rugged coastline of West Cornwall, Elm Farm is located just north of the ancient market town of Redruth, on the coast road between the picturesque harbour of Portreath, and the surfing haven beach of Porthtowan.
By Road under your own steam
To reach us from the A30, take the Redruth exit and follow the signs to Treasure Park / Tolgus Tin. Once past Treasure Park, take the next right signposted to Porthtowan. Continue past a sign saying Cambrose, and look out for our signs.
OS Explorer 104 ref SW694 457
GPS Co-ordinates: 50.265936N, 5.238450W
By Coach, Bus, Taxi, Train to & from Redruth Railway Station
If travelling on National Express, the easiest way to reach us is to travel to their Redruth stop, which is at the Redruth Railway Station. Click here to go their website.
The same applies of travelling by train. First Great Western, South West Trains & Cross Country operate to and from Redruth Railway Station. Click on their names to be directed to their websites.
From Redruth Railway Station, you want to catch the Truronian Bus Service Number: T7 to Bridge Inn, Penberthy Road, Bridge and then we are approximately 20 minutes walk. More often than not, if you tell the driver that you are going to the Bike Barn in Cambrose the driver will stop the bus at the Cambrose turning thereby reducing walking time. Click here to go to the Truronian website.
Alternatively you can catch a taxi using the Taxi Rank. The cost to you should be no more than £15 depending on time of travel. You can call them on +44 (0)1209 219988 to book.
How to reach us from Newquay Airport
There is no rail service From Newquay Airport, you can catch various bus services provided by Western Greyhound, First Cornwall & Truronian. The routes and changes vary. Which ever bus service you use, more often than not, if you tell the driver that you are going to the Bike Barn in Cambrose the driver will stop the bus at the nearest safe location thereby reducing walking time. Click here to go to the Traveline South West website where you can calculate the best bus route.
Alternatively you can catch a taxi using Cornwall Taxi Company 'BioTravel' which is an Environmentally Friendly Taxi and Minibus service for the South West. The cost to you should be no more than between £44 & £55 depending on time of travel. Click here to go thier website.
This is interactive map provided by google can be used to zoom in/out, view the satellite map and request to & from directions.
- Flat, easy, safe with beautiful and varied landscape
- Cream tea and pub stops en route
- A cross section through Cornish mining history and fascinating wildlife
- Children’s activity packs and challenges for trail cycle fun
- Cycle training, private lessons, guided rides, group tours, history and wildlife rides, and children’s club rides
- Picnic and children’s play area, farm shop, beer garden and parking free for all hirers