Cycling in Devon

Skimming through wonderful scenery, unspoilt villages and wild moorlands - the sun on your back, the wind in your hair - you'll discover Devon cycling for yourself! If you don't have your own bikes, no problem. You can hire them locally.

Take one of Devon's cycle routes and seek out secluded spots, stop off at a church, leisure park or craft centre. Have a picnic or discover a pub - take all the time in the world - the choice is yours. Alternatively, if mountain bikes, steep hills, fun trails and muddy routes are your scene, then Woodbury Common and Haldon Hill are the place to be.

Sections and information on this page: 
Short and Circular Cycle Routes in Devon
National Cycle Network (NCN)
Devon Cycle Hire, Shops and Holidays
Search our database for Cycling in Devon
Planning a journey anywhere in Devon
Local Detailed Maps
Local Cycle Rides & Information

Short and Circular Cycle Routes in Devon
Coast or country, moorland or canal, straight line or circle, there is a wonderful abundance of family-friendly rides to suit all moods in Devon, anything from 3 to 30 miles.  Try the stunning route through the Tarka Country on the Tarka Trail. 

National Cycle Network (NCN)
Nearly 150 miles of the National Cycle Network are in Devon.  Designed to give visitors memories to treasure, you'll find these routes exciting yet safe for families and novice cyclists. Use the following links for more information about the National Cycle Network in Devon: 
South Coast - NCN 2
Westcountry Way - NCN 3
Devon Coast to Coast - NCN 27

For further information view the National Cycle Network section of the Devon County Council website.

Devon Cycle Hire, Shops and Holidays
Just take a look at the number of businesses devoted to cycling in Devon, both for hire and to buy, and you'll be in no doubt that Devon is a great place for cyclists. Look out too for some great cycling holidays. You will find cycle hire shops near all of the main cycle routes in Devon. See the Cycle Devon website.

Search our database for Cycling in Devon
Use the options on the right to search for informaation on cycling in Devon; scroll down from "Type" to choose information on cycle routes under "Activities", or cycling accommodation, attractions or events. You can create your own tailor-made itinerary by downloading and printing several cycle routes from this section.

To plan a trip anywhere in Devon, use CycleStreets' Journey Planner or try The Transport Direct cycle planner which allows cyclists to: enter their planned start and finish points; choose from quietest, quickest or most recreational routes; view the gradients of their route and enter their average speed to calcutale an estimated time.

Local Detailed Maps:

Barnstaple Cycle Map
Exeter Cycle Map
Exmouth Cycle Map
Granite Way Cycle Map
Newton Abbot Cycle Map
Tarka Trail Cycle Map
Tavistock Cycle Map
Totnes Area Cycle Map
Totnes Town Cycle Map

Local Cycle Rides & Information

Barnstaple Cycle Information
Exmouth Cycle Information
Granite Way Cycle Information
Newton Abbot Cycle Information
Tarka Trail Cycle Information
Tavistock Cycle Information
Totnes Cycle Information
Tiverton Cycle Information
Tiverton to Culm Valley Routes
For information about cycling in and around Croyde and elsewhere in North Devon, try Croydecycle