Exmoor Cycling
Exmoor Cycling, bike hire and routes in North Devon and West Somerset
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Exmoor and North Devon offer plenty of cycling opportunities for everyone including families and disabled people to go cycling. ON EXMOOR
On Exmoor itself there are many miles of way-marked bridle paths and forest tracks suitable for mountain
biking;
South West Cycle Tours offer two and three day guided and self guided cycling holidays around the beautiful quiet lanes of Exmoor. Incorporating moorland, woodland, rugged coastlines and abundant wildlife our Exmoor cycling holidays make ideal weekend breaks. Accommodation, luggage transfers, full briefings and detailed maps and instructions included. THE TARKA TRAIL
To the west of Exmoor is the Tarka Trail. This is a 30 mile stretch of 'reclaimed' railway line which connects Braunton, Barnstaple, Instow, Bideford, Great Torrington and Meeth via the Taw and Torridge valleys. The surface is excellent for bikes
and cycles of all kinds and is flat, so suitable for all abilities. This provides opportunities for a great family day out. The route runs alongside the Taw estuary where all kinds of sea birds can be seen. Spoonbills are reputed to have been seen and you may catch sight of the occasional Egret.
Biketrail cycle hire and shop at Fremington Quay (between Barnstaple and Instow on the route) specialises in hiring out all kinds of bike for every ability and many disabilities. There is also a nice cafe and picnic area at Fremington. The Quay is accessible off the B3233 and there is a car park. Tarka Trail Cycle Hire is another bike hire shop based at the old Railway Station in Barnstaple. tel: (01271)324202
The Rolle Quay Inn in Rolle Street, Barnstaple also hires out cycles tel:(01271)345182 Internet Cycling Links |
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