Cycling in Devon

Cycling in Devon

There are tonnes of great cycle rides in Devon, take a look at our Cycling Trails booklet to get an idea of what is on offer.

Leisure routes:

West Country Way, Devon – Part of the ‘West Country Way’ runs alongside the tranquil Grand Western Canal where there is plenty of wildlife to be seen. You may even catch sight of a kingfisher or dragonflies…read more

Tarka Trail, Devon - Over 30 miles of the Tarka Trail is available to cyclists between Braunton and Meeth, using the old railways of North Devon. More information

Granite Way, Devon – This excellent, mainly traffic-free cycle/walkway between Okehampton and Lydford is part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) route number 27 ‘Devon Coast to Coast’ between Ilfracombe and Plymouth. Much of the Way is within Dartmoor National Park…read more

Devon Coast to Coast – The route links Ilfracombe in the north with Plymouth in the south taking in breathtaking coastal, moorland and country views along the way…read more

Southern Coastal Route - The Southern Coastal route (NCN Route No.2) is being developed by Devon County Council and although not yet complete has some sections already built. The final route when built is expected to run,(west to east) from Plymouth to Dorset and beyond. It is planned to pass through Totnes, Newton Abbot and beside the Teign estuary, Teignmouth, Dawlish, beside the Exe estuary to Exeter, Exmouth and on eastwards to Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster before heading into Dorset…read more

Town maps:

• Tavistock
• Exeter
• Exmouth
• Newton Abbot
• Barnstaple