The Granite Way
Okehampton - Lydford
11 miles/ 18km
This is a truly spectacular and mostly traffic free cycle route through rural Devon, with fantastic views of Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. The route is part of the National Cycle Network.
On Route
Museum of Dartmoor Life - Okehampton
Okehampton Castle (English Heritage)
Lydford Gorge (National Trust – reduced entry for those arriving by bike)
Lydford Castle (English Heritage)
Cycle Hire
North Road, Okehampton
YHA Okehampton station
Okehampton station
Prewley, nr Sourton
Tarka Cycle Trail
Braunton – Meeth
32 miles/ 52km (Braunton to Barnstaple 6m & Barnstaple to Bideford 9m)
As the name suggests this route follows the journey of Tarka the Otter in the classic tale by Henry Williamson. It is entirely traffic free and forms part of the “Devon Coast to Coast.”
On Route
UNESCO Btraunton Burrows Biosphere Reserve
Dartington Crystal, Torrington
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington
Cycle Hire
Cycle hire is available in Braunton, Barnstaple Station, Fremington, Bideford, Torrington Old Station.
Plym Valley Trail
Plymouth Hoe - Clearbrook
10m/ 26km
Part of the “Devon Coast to Coast” this route takes you along the scenic former railway path that leads from the city of Plymouth to the wild expanses of Dartmoor. The path has recently been extensively resurfaced for significant stretches and so offers a pleasurable ride in either direction.
On Route
Plymouth National Marine Aquarium
Smeaton’s Tower, Plymouth
Barbican and Plymouth Hoe
Saltram House (Nationa Trust – reduced entry for those arriving by bike)
Cycle Hire
Cycle hire and shops in Plymouth
Exmouth to Budleigh
Lympstone to Budleigh Salterton via Exmouth
10m/ 17km
This is a lovely relaxing cycle route taking in the coast and rural hinterland. Exmouth lies at the western gateway to the Jurassic Coast – England’s first natural World Heritage Site.
On Route
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth
Exmouth Museum
The World of Country Life, Exmouth
Fairlynch Arts Centre and Museum, Budleigh Salterton
Cycle Hire
Cycle hire and shops in Exmouth.
Exeter Quay, Topsham & Turf Locks
St Davids Station, Exeter – Topsham
15m/ 23km
A wonderfully level, almost entirely traffic free route taking in the newly constructed Exe Estuary Trail and forming part of the National Cycle Network. Cycling alongside two RSPB reserves and Exeter canal there is a great opportunity to spot wildlife on route.
On Route
Exeter Quay
Topsham
Turf Locks and Double Locks
Cycle Hire
Paddles and Sadlles on Exeter Canal
Dart Valley Cycleway via Totnes
Totnes – Hood Manor: 4m/ 7km
Totnes - Ashprington via Sharpham Drive: 5m/ 8km
The historic market town of Totnes offers two distinctive rides which form part of the South Coast National Cycle Network.
On Route
Dartington Cider Press Centre
Dartington Hall Estate
South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh
Totnes Castle (English Heritage)
Sharpham Vineyard
Cycle Hire
Cycle hire and shop in Totnes (off Babbage Road).
Ilfracombe/ Woolacombe Circuit
15m/ 24km (traffic free 5 1/2 m/ 9km)
A wonderfully scenic circular route on the north Devon coast, of which the majority is part of the National Cycle Network. Cycle along attractive minor roads through quiet villages and rolling Devon farmland.
On Route
Ilfracombe Quay
Tunnels Beaches, Ilfracombe
Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe
Willingcott Children’s Park
Woolacombe Sands
Cycle Hire
Cycle shop at Ilfracombe