North Devon
Tours - N Devon / Exmoor
Cycling in N Devon / Exmoor
North Devon has a character of its own with the wilderness of Exmoor bounded to the north by the dramatic Atlantic coastline. To the west you can ride for miles on the traffic free "Tarka Trail" which now runs for 180 miles from the North Coast to the South Coast.
Barkhouse Hotel
Start your visit to N Devon at the Barkhouse Hotel situated on the edge of Exmoor in the stunning wooded valley of the River Exe. Enjoy the homely atmosphere, the comfortable rooms and the delicious meals cooked for you personaly by your hosts Martin and Mel.
Lynton
On the northern coast is the pretty town of Lynton. If you have the stamina for numerous hills then you will enjoy the spectacular scenery along the coast.
Green - 3 or 4 day loop
Blue - 2 or 3 day loop
Black - 1 / 2 day loop
ilfracombe
Cycling along the Northern Coast rewarded with a visit to the picturesque village of Ilfracombe, offering centuries of charm and style.
Black run only !!
Exmoor National Park
The wild countryside of the moor meets the northern coast in dramatic fashion. Cycling through the moor makes for a very diferent and exhilerating experience.
Green - 1 / 2 day tour
Blue - single day loop
Black - Single Day Loop
The Tarka Trail
Stretching from the N coast to the S Coast, the Tarka trail offers a range of cycling mainly on traffic free routes on converted railway tracks.
Green, Blue, Black - 1,2, 3 day loops
Sheepwash
Situated on the Tarka Trail is the sleepy little village of Sheepwash. Stay in the half Moon Inn and enjoy a comfortable room and good food. If it takes your fancy you can spend an extra day and do some fly fishing in the local River Torridge.
Green, Blue, Black - 1,2, 3 day loops
Black Routes
To fully savour the beauty of Exmoor, a ride across the moor to the North Coast is a must. It is a hard ride though with climbs over 400m.
Blue Routes
A long cycle ride up the Tarka Trail has hills at the begining and the end but a nice smooth ride along the traffic free trail around the River Taw estuary.
Green Routes
The Tarka Trail offers a great ride for the occassional cyclist. However there are other country routes of around 40kms in length that can be taken if you don't mind walking up the steeper inclines.
