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Cycling in Devon – Activity Holidays - Visit South Devon

South Devon Cycling

The South Coast NationalCycle Network Route 2 (NCN 2) is part of the national network being developed in the UK. Some of the routes are way marked along minor roads and some are traffic free sections.

The Exe Cycle Route is flat and easy to cycle, with plenty to see along the way. Much of the route from Exminster to Exeter City centre is on a purpose built traffic-free cycle/walkway and is fully signed as NCN2. All along the route you are treated to magnificent views of the Exe Estuary and Topsham. The route also continues towards Dawlish via Powderham Castle at Kenton.

Totnes offers two contrasting leisure routes; or one longer route if you combine the two. Much of the route is traffic free and passes through idyllic riverside scenes past weirs, water meadow marshland and quiet woods.

The Plym Valley Trail between Coypool, south of Plym Bridge and Clearbook nestles on the south west edge of Dartmoor. This spectacular trail includes a tunnel and crosses breathtaking viaducts as it follows the path of the Plym River.

If you do like rough and tough cycling challenges, then the off road tracks on Dartmoor and Haldon Forest Park are hard to beat. Both publish their own Off Road Cycling Map with all grades of ride clearly marked.

If you hadn't thought to bring your bikes on holiday, there are several places to hire them. Call into a local tourist information centre, or search the websites below:

Discover Dartmoor

Haldon Forest Park

Exeter City Council

'Cycle to your hearts content'

For a map with cycle routes or a list of bicycle hire shops, follow the links.