Cycling

Leisurely rides through the beautiful countryside of Mid Devon, peaceful waterway routes along the River Exe and Grand Western Canal, or exciting off road trails at Haldon Forest and scenic coastal paths of East Devon, the Heart of Devon has an excellent choice of cycle routes for all ages and abilities.

 There are nearly 150 miles of National Cycle Network in Devon with the Westcountry Way (NCN 3) and the South Coastal Route passing through the Heart of Devon. These routes are designed for novice cyclists, offering a safe and enjoyable way to discover the area by bicycle.

Also passing through the area is the Devon Coast to Coast (NCN Route 27). Sections of this route include the Tarka Trail, a mainly off road route along the old railways between Ilfracombe and Hatherleigh/Meeth; and the Granite Way, a scenic, traffic free cycle/walkway between Okehampton and Lydford on Dartmoor.

Cycling is an easy way to get around the Heart of Devon's towns, click on the links below to view town cycle maps and ideas for scenic cycle routes in the surrounding countryside:

• Exeter:
• Exeter Cycling Map
• Exe Estuary Trail
• Exe Cycle Route


• East Devon:
• Exmouth Cycling Map
• Southern Coast Route - Route 2


• Blackdown Hills:
• Route 1 - Hemyock, Uffculme & Culmstock Circuit
• Route 2 - Hemyock, Blackborough, Broadhembury & Sheldon Circuit
• Route 3 - Blackdown Hills - Wellington, Buckland Wood & Hemyock Circuit
• Route 4 - Honiton, Lupitt & Combe Raleigh Circuit
• Route 6 - Honiton, Stockland & Upottery Circuit
• Route 7 - Yarcombe, Stockland & Upottery Circuit
• Route 8 - Blackdown Hills - Stockland, Yarcombe, Marsh, Whitestaunton & Membury Circuit


• Mid Devon:
• Tiverton Cycling Map
• Staple Fitzpaine Herepath Cycle Trail
• West Country Way - Route 3


• South Devon:
• Newton Abbot Cycle Map

For more routes download a copy of the Devon Cycling Trails leaflet.

Cycling is a great way to explore the city and countryside and if you don't have your own bicycle there are plenty of cycle hire companies in the area to offer advice on where to cycle and bicycles for all ages and abilities.

For information on cycling in the Heart of Devon, use the options on the right to search our database.

National Route 33 is a planned route between Seaton, which is located on the Jurassic Coast, and Bristol. The route will run via Axminster, Chard, Ilminster, Taunton, Bridgwater, Highbridge, Burnham on sea, Brean and Weston Super-mare. Visit the Sustrans website for more information.

Planning an off-road bike ride in the South West's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty just got easier with the launch of the Adventure Cycling Map, part of the 1SW initiative. Check out the map for a comprehensive guide to routes in the region's most beautiful landscapes.