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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
- Granite Way
- Tarka Trail
- 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.
The Cycle Devon website also has lots of useful information on exploring Devon by bike.
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.
To help plan your visit, visit the Heart of Devon Store to browse a range of books and maps.
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Grand Western Canal
Type
Boat
Location
Tiverton
Opened in 1814, this peaceful, eleven mile long canal is great for walking, boating, angling, cycling, picnics and nature walking.
The Chain Gang Cycle Tours
Type
Cycling Tour
Location
Exeter
Fully guided bike tours through beautiful region of Devon. Gourmet food, great wines and gorgeous scenery.
Abbotshood Cycle Hire
Type
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Location
Tiverton
Abbotshood Cycle Hire is situated approximately midway along the 11.5 mile length of the Grand Western Canal in the lovely Mid Devon countryside to the east of Tiverton. The canal offers 23 miles of safe flat cycling for all the family.
Exeter Canal Cycle Route
Type
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Location
Exeter
A flat, almost entirely traffic free cycle route from Exeter Quay, which passes RSPB reserves and 2 well known local pubs.
Cycling in Exeter
Type
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Location
Exeter
Exeter has numerous cycle routes (including bus and cycle lanes) as well as quiet roads identified as part of a cycle network. These have been constructed to help cyclists and provide a route away from busier and heavier traffic.
Exe Estuary Trail
Type
Cycle Route
A 26 mile, mainly flat cycle and walkway which, when complete, will run around the entire Exe Estuary linking Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish, with fantastic views along the River Exe.
Challenge Trail
Type
Cycle Route
Location
Exeter
A great confidence builder for intermediate cyclists. A combination of surfaces, some narrow sections and gentle gradients.
Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton Circuit - Cycle Route
Type
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Location
Exmouth / Budleigh Salterton
This is a lovely relaxing cycle route taking in the coast and the rural hinterland between the East Devon seaside towns of Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton.
Route 2 Cafe Bar & Cycle Hire
Type
Cycle
Location
Exeter
Cycle hire situated in the estuary town of Topsham, along the National Cycle Network Route 2 - the Exe Estuary Trail. The cafe is open every day from 8am-8pm serving breakfast, teas and coffees, a variety of freshly-cooked food, homemade ice-cream, draught Doom Bar and various lagers and wines.
Treasure Trails
Type
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Treasure Trails is the award winning activity that gets you out and about exploring by solving the clues to see the sights! Unique, fun and informative, the 'must do' activity with over 40 trails in great locations across Devon including walking trails for Exeter, Exmouth, Topsham, Sidmouth,...
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