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The Devon Coast to Coast Route
Also known as Route 27 of the National Cycle Network, the route runs from the Bristol Channel in the North of the county to the English Channel in the South. From world class beaches, to moorland, ancient woodlands, lakes and rivers. Be wowed by the diverse spectacular scenery and wildlife Devon has to offer.
The route is approximately 100 miles long with over 70 traffic free miles, including over 30 miles of level riding along the former Railway line between Braunton and Meeth in the North of the county and the 21 miles of Drakes trail from Tavistock to Plymouth in the South.
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What we do
We can tailor Coast to Coast holidays to suite your individual requirements and provide quality cycles. Tours can take from 2 to 5 days depending on requirements and abilities.
We are passionate about both cycling and Devon, so let us arrange a holiday of a lifetime for you. We are fortunate enough to live and work in Devon and are familiar with all the routes and local attractions Devon has to offer. We are active experienced cyclists with a lifetime of living in and enjoying Devon. We feel we are well equipped to advise on the type of holiday and equipment needed and will match this to your individual requirements.
We are dedicated to the highest level of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness and support.
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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
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
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

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.
Example Package
Check out this great example experience:
- Cycles delivered to Ilfracombe or you can be collect from Barnstaple train station and cycle to Ilfracombe
- 1 night stay Ilfracombe*
- Cycle from Ilfracombe to Sheepwash, with all luggage transferred
- 1 night stay Half Moon Inn, Sheepwash*
- Cycle from Sheepwash to Tavistock, with all luggage transferred
- 1 night stay at Elephants Nest* near Tavistock
- Cycle from Tavistock to Plymouth
- Luggage transferred and cycles collected
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Our Bikes
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The Cube Touring Pro 2016
The emphasis is on maximum riding performance with minimal effort, so fixtures and fittings are easy to use, durable and ideally suited to everyday use.
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The perfect Hybrid Sports Bike
The core of the Touring Pro isn't just the high quality frame, but also the hydraulic disc brake system. It slows you down safely and reliably, whatever the weather's doing – an important safety consideration for everyday riders who are on the road in all weathers.
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Ideal for the Coast to Coast route!
The comfortable and ergonomic ride position will please many cyclists even on longer rides; we're confident you'll have long-lasting fun over many, many rides with this solidly engineered bike.
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Components
Shifters: Shimano Altus SL-M310, Rapidfire-Plus, 8-Speed Front Mech: Shimano Altus FD-M310, Topswing, 31.8mm, EE: Shimano Altus FD-M313, Downswing, 34.9mm Rear Mech: Shimano Altus RD-M310, 8-Speed