Whether youre looking for a quiet journey to work or a more challenging long distance route, there will be one for you. Exmouth cycle hire call them on 095 225656 bikelands call them on 095 642 500. Plan your cycle route along the most beautiful tracks of the united kingdom. Many of the routes follow the national cycle network ncn routes with the number of the route s followed specified in the description. Never fear, you can still get access to our routes. Devon cycle route maps and guide books we have a wide range of maps and guide books for bike routes in devon, with plenty of information in our cycling in devon blog post.
This is the complete national cycle network route from ilfracombe on the north coast of devon to plymouth on the south. Cycle aways list of maps, routes and resources for devon journey planner. Youll receive gpstracks of all routes in the guidebook at no extra cost when ordering the book directly through us. Protected by national park status, it covers 954 square kilometres 368 sq mi. Our handy downloadable town and city cycle maps are here to. How to download british national cycle routes as gpx. Aug 06, 2012 cycle over meldon viaduct near okehampton. Whether you ride mountain bikes, road bikes or unicycles, justgoride is the first place to.
Use the links to view full route information including elevation profiles, interactive maps and gps downloads. Whether you ride mountain bikes, road bikes or unicycles, justgoride is the first place to go if you want to explore the great outdoors on your bike. Comment on other routes that you have tried, give them a. Travel devon have a good list of cycle routes in devon, with interactive maps and lots of ideas on where to ride, bike hire and cycle shops.
To see photos ukireland, click on the route, and choose find photos. Sustrans national cycle network devon south cycle map 2. The wellsigned dartmoor way cycle route follows quiet devon lanes and. Having a gpx file is somewhat crucial because some turns these routes make into some lost lanes are impossible to find when signs are missing or hidden in the vegetation. Sustrans is the national charity which promotes cycling as a sustainable transport, its flagship project is the national cycle network. To remove a point, click the point, and choose remove via point. Set within some of the countys most beautiful landscapes, devon has miles of cycle routes and trails for all kinds of cycling.
The route from north to south coast follows traffic free cycle paths, backroads and cycle lanes as it winds through rolling countryside, over historic railway viaducts, through tunnels and skirts the boundary of the stunning dartmoor national park. Open the zipfile by a right click and selecting extract all or equivalent. Add your own routes using the new cycle route planner. Cycle from the craggy cliffs of ilfracombe to the port of plymouth on this beautiful journey through rural devon. Creating your best lejog cycle route can take an incredible amount of time give yourself a massive head start and save countless hours by downloading a route thats already been proven. All with easy car access and free downloadable routes for gps or sat nav. Devons own c2c has all the scenery of its northern brethren, and fewer of the hills. A great cycle route planner, however you like to ride. This is a new, truly spectacular and mostly traffic free cycle route through rural devon with fantastic views of dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. Devon coast to coast, dartmoor, leisure routes, and getting round exeter, plymouth etc. Its a great cycling route approx 102 miles that winds its way through some stunning and varied scenery, via country lanes, trafficfree cycling and walking trails, and with a few bridleways thrown in for good measure. The best of dartmoor cycling route cycling routes in the uk. There are several stretches which are trafficfree and flat, making them ideal for families or less experienced cyclists.
The dartmoor way cycle route the main towns along the route are shown below. Discover your next great ride in our library of the best bike routes in the world. I am planning to have a cycle trip from cornwall to london. All you have to do is importing our files onto your preferred navigation. These cycle routes take you on a journey around the. Search, create and ride great new new cycle routes by learning about how to make the most of the free gps mapping tools and gpx cycle route resources on offer from justgoride. With plenty of rural pubs, riverside taverns and tea shops along the routes to sit and enjoy, its a great day out in east devon. Devon, renowned for its peace and unspoilt beauty, offers a wide selection of bike routes, both on and offroad, for perfect cycling holidays. Now, i wanted to download some gpx files so i will have some routes, in particular the national cycle route number 3, on my gps device.
Most leisure cycling in south devon is promoted through its official cycle routes, with the national cycle network route 2 or ncn2 being the main purpose built and traffic free cycleway in the area of exeter to the plym valley. Route 27 is a 99mile route on the national cycle network, connecting ilfracombe to plymouth. This section of the tarka trail forms part of the spectacular devon coast to coast cycle route. Bikemap is the worlds biggest bike route collection. A growing selection of uk routes with gps filesroute profiles and maps. The maps include the two sustrans maps that cover north devon and south devon, which are small enough to fit in a pocket easily. Need more information about family cycle routes in devon. Gps cycle routes and walking routes with cycle maps and.
Route 27 is an amazing trail through devons wonderfully green and verdant countryside. Devon south cycle map sustrans national cycle networkncn devon south cycle mapthis is a map of the national cycle network in south devon. Five of the best scenic bike rides in devon travel the. The devon coast to coast cycle route is a 99 miles 159 km waymarked route from ilfracombe in north devon to plymouth in south devon. The gorgeous countryside, with beautiful villages sitting in dramatic lush valleys and up on hills, can be hard but rewarding to cycle round, with 1in4 gradients common.
Remember all the cycle routes on are available in gpx format. Dartmoor is known for its tors hills topped with outcrops of bedrock, which in granite country such as. Railway paths dive under tunnels and over viaducts restored and new, so that its the views that will take your breath away, not the climbs. Devon coast to coast cycling weekend break cycleactive. Ride with gps bike route planner and cycling navigation. The dartmoor way the cycling and walking routes of the. Devon s own c2c has all the scenery of its northern brethren, and fewer of the hills. Welcome family is located near many of the favoured bike routes in devon, making it the ideal choice for a cycling holiday in devon. To print out maps from your desktop download garmins basecamp first then install map. Print route maps, gps downloads with turnbyturn directions, search for routes near you.
The dartmoor way cycle route 95 miles of cycling and. Apart from the obvious splendid coastal scenery in the region one of the main attractions for cyclists is the wonderful tarka trail which is a 180 mile figure of eight stretch of footpaths and cycle paths in north devon. Dartmoor gps walking cycling trail guides for your smartphone. Devon cycle routes with cycling maps gps cycle and walking. Covers the devon coast to coast cycle route that runs from ilfracombe to plymouth. The dartmoor way can be cycled in either direction, however, the route directions are presented in an anticlockwise direction for the following reasons. To plan a bike route, click the start and end points, or type placenames above. Details on cycling routes in south devon can also be found on the cycle devon website. The route passes near to the museum of dartmoor life in okehampton, okehampton castle and lydford gorge. Five of the best scenic bike rides in devon these cycle routes, featuring dartmoor and exmoor, make the most of devons dramatic countryside. Devon coast to coast from plymouth to okehampton including up and coming ge. Many thanks to heather baker from saddles and paddles for help in compiling this guide. Plan routes from a to b anywhere in the uk, with a choice of three routing modes to suit a range of cyclists from beginner to regular commuter.
Find your perfect cycling route, create your own bike trails, and discover the most stunning cycling destinations. Yes, you do have to set up an account with, but its free and itll give you access to download all our rides. Cycle hire at the yha okehampton and devon cycle hire sourton down both based directly on the route. Having a gpx file is somewhat crucial because some turns these routes make into some lost lanes ar.
Your complete guide to accommodation, cycle hire, baggage tranfers, and where to eat. It skirts the national parks of both exmoor and dartmoor and incorporates part of the tarka trail in the north, the granite way from okehampton to lydford and drakes trail from tavistock to plymouth. Dartmoor is known for its tors hills topped with outcrops of bedrock, which in granite country such as this are usually rounded boulderlike formations. Gps tracks are provided in gpxexchange format and will be dispatched via email in a compressed zipfolder to the email address provided with your order. Search, create and ride great new new cycle routes by learning about how to make the most of the free gps mapping tools and gpx cycle route resources on. Check out our quick guide to why you may want to consider a gps device. Our provision of gpstracks allows you to use the outdoors navigation app or device of your choice. However, im off to pastures new, so to soothe the pain of parting i planned a last minute holiday to get my final fix of the wonderful cycling, beaches, cream teas and ales that devon has on offer. Free walkers map of devon for garmin gps pinns solutions. Here youll find a description of our cycle trails with links to maps and further information.
This will allow you to download the gps files for free. Our interactive cycle map will help you find the best route from a to b. Devon coast to coast cycle route gps cycle and walking routes. We have a range of spectacular cycle trails in devon, which are suitable for all ages, abilities and interests. There are also over 2000 walking routes including all of the national trails, most of the uks long distance trails, easy waterside routes on our canal walks, challenging climbs on our mountain and hill walks and exhilirating cliff top trails. Devon is a beautiful county and is well served by a plethora of cycle routes and tracks. Dartmoor gps walking cycling trail guides for your. Ive cycled the devon coasttocoast route from ilfracombe to plymouth twice now.
Welcome to our specialist coast to coast cycle route planner. Rock solid gps logging, helpful navigation, live logging and more are all available when you install our app. I adore living in devon and have spent two happy years discovering all the cycling routes and trails on my doorstep. Cycling uks guide to cycling in devon gives you routes, events, clubs and advice to inspire you to cycle in the county.
Travel devon have a good list of cycle routes in devon, with interactive maps and lots of ideas on where to ride, bike hire and cycle shops many thanks to heather baker from saddles and paddles for help in compiling this guide. One thing i hate about trying new bike routes is having to follow the printed cue sheet of directions did we miss that last turn. Search for gpx cycle routes to go ride on your bike. This search will let you find cycle routes and bike trails that you can then download as a gpx route file and upload to a. To alter the route, just drag anywhere on the route a new marker will appear.
The best of dartmoor cycling route cycling routes in the. Explore fantastic walking and cycling routes across the uk. Instead of using printed directions, you can download a routes waypoint coordinates or turns into a gps unit. Enjoy the best tried and tested dog walks in devon. A download of the route for gpss, smart phones, tablets etc. The lands end to john ogroats cycle route thats available here all 1,035 miles of it is the one that i cycled in july 2016. East devon area of outstanding natural beauty cycling. The leading bike route planner and cycling navigation app. These days, a global positioning system gps receiver can remove much of this hassle. Looking for the best route planner for walking, running or cycling. How to find, download and use our mountain bike routes mbr. The exe estuary trail is a scenic walking and cycling route which runs along the beautiful exe estuary connecting exmouth and dawlish warren to exeter quay. Bikely lets you enter an area and choose a distance, and itll show you a list of routes that you can easily download. Cycling uks guide to cycling in devon gives you routes, events.
Then explore the provided folders and its contents. The route also connects with the uk mainland via plymouth and the english section of the route follows national cycle network 27 through the heart of devon to ilfracombe on the north coast. These cycle routes, featuring dartmoor and exmoor, make the most of devons dramatic countryside plus theres a pub stop recommended for. The route is part of the national cycle network devon coast to coast route 27. Exmouth is a major tourist hotspot in the area with many b and bs, hotels and of course, devon cliffs also known as sandy bay, the largest caravan and holiday park in the uk. Lejog jogle lands end to john ogroats cycle route map. You can tackle all 99 miles in one go or enjoy smaller sections of the route. Dartmoor is an area of moorland in south devon, england. To add your own gpx route, please use the form below. The legal position and status of every public right of way in devon are shown on a map called the definitive map. We now have nearly cycle routes on the site, covering the whole of the uks national cycle network in england, wales, scotland and northern ireland.
Search the highest quality bike route database in the world and find your next great ride. Find cycle friendly accommodation and places to stay using our radius search tool. Gps cycle route planning made easy how to plan and follow a bike route. Have a look through the below routes and places for some inspiration on where to start your cycling adventure. Download this file to a computer, laptop or tablet first. Apr 27, 2016 five of the best scenic bike rides in devon these cycle routes, featuring dartmoor and exmoor, make the most of devons dramatic countryside plus theres a pub stop recommended for each. This search will let you find cycle routes and bike trails that you can then download as a gpx route file and upload to a gps device such as garmin or satmap. Five of the best scenic bike rides in devon travel the guardian. More people probably have smartphones than a dedicated gps cycle computer, and if youve already got a smartphone, why spend yet more money on a cycle computer to do what your. In addition to viewing the public rights of way, you can also download the public rights of way data in various formats. An easy to use platform that has everything you need for cycling. Cycle route is a great site for finding cycle routes, mountain bike trails and single track that has been tried and tested. The national cycle network is a ukwide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors.
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