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Cycle hire
We can supply you with all the bikes & accessories you need to make the journey.  We  provide tour specific cycles with disc brakes, comfort geometry, pannier racks and double bottle holders. We also provide panniers, maps, gel seat covers, toolkit, spare  tubes and locks. If you need  a specific  pedal system we can also arrange this to be set up prior to your arrival.
Luggage transfer
Although you are more than welcome to take everything with you on the road, there may be some home comforts you can’t be without, or that you may want to finish your trip in style with a fresh change of clothes. We can arrange to transfer your luggage between each destination so it is waiting for you when you arrive on your bike.

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Cycle delivery/collection
Do you just want to turn up on the North Coast to find you bikes waiting to go for you? Or possibly you would like to relax when you finish your trip without worrying about what to do with your bikes. We can help you with a tailor-made plan. We can deliver bikes to your starting point and collect upon completion.
Advice and tour planning
With our extensive experience and local knowledge on all sections of the route, we are perfectly placed to help you plan a trip best suited to you. We can advise on all the top places to go for food, lodgings, sightseeing or simply for the best cycling experience!

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Explore the main sections of the Route

The Devon Coast to Coast route is comprised of three well-known & established cycling networks, all of which offer their own unique attractions and challenges.

Tarka Trail

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The Tarka Trail is named after Henry Williamson’s famous novel “Tarka the Otter”. The story was based around many of the locations along the Trail, which follows the route of a disused railway line between Braunton and Meeth. With up to 21 miles of safe, level and traffic-free riding on offer, a bike is the perfect way of exploring the beautiful estuary of the rivers Taw and Torridge.

Drakes Trail

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Drake’s Trail is a network of walking and cycling trails. The network has something for all age groups and fitness levels, starting with the new off-road cycling section between Tavistock and Plymouth.This important part of Devon’s recreational route network runs through superb countryside with attractive scenery along the western edge of Dartmoor together with much historical and heritage interest. But the trails aren’t just about Drake – they take you through wooded river valleys and across open moorland, up close to fascinating wildlife and history.

Granite Way

Granite Way

The Granite Way is an 11 mile multi-use trail running between Okehampton and Lydford along the north western edge of Dartmoor. It is mostly traffic free, largely following the course of the former Southern Region railway line. A journey along the Granite Way offers fantastic views of the granite landscape of Dartmoor, as well as a number of specific sites of geological interest.

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