Cycling on Dartmoor

Drake’s Trail – Devon’s Traffic-Free Cycling Adventure

Drake’s Trail is a beautiful cycling route linking Plymouth with the historic market town of Tavistock. Stretching around 21 miles, the trail takes you through wooded valleys, open moorland, and quiet country lanes, offering stunning scenery and a peaceful escape.

Perfect for families and leisure riders, much of the route follows an old railway line, making it largely traffic-free and easy to navigate. The trail is named after Sir Francis Drake, and his adventurous legacy adds an extra sense of history to your ride.

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Granite and Gears – Cycle Dartmoor’s Wild Heart

The Granite and Gears Cycle Route in Devon is a network of scenic cycling trails based around Dartmoor National Park, designed for both leisure riders and experienced cyclists. Featuring a mix of traffic-free paths, quiet country lanes and moorland tracks, the routes showcase the area’s granite heritage and dramatic landscapes. Popular sections include rides from Okehampton to Princetown and the traffic-free Granite Way, offering panoramic views, historic railway lines and access to charming Dartmoor villages. The network is suitable for road bikes, gravel bikes and mountain bikes, with bike hire and facilities available in nearby towns.

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Haldon Forest Cycling Trails, Devon – Ride Through Scenic Woodland

Haldon Forest Trails near Exeter, Devon, offers a variety of cycling routes, from gentle family-friendly paths to challenging mountain bike trails. Surrounded by scenic woodland, the forest features dedicated MTB tracks, a skills area, and accessible trails for all abilities. On-site facilities include bike hire, a café, parking and picnic spots, making it a popular destination for cyclists, walkers and nature lovers year-round.

The Dartmoor Way Cycling Route – Ride Through Devon’s Wild Beauty

The Dartmoor Way Cycling Route is a 95-mile circular trail around Dartmoor National Park in Devon, offering a mix of quiet country lanes, moorland climbs and scenic descents. Cyclists can enjoy breathtaking views of granite tors, river valleys and open heathland, with stops in charming villages such as Chagford, Moretonhampstead and Princetown. Suitable for road bikes, touring cycles and gravel bikes, the route can be completed over several days or explored in shorter sections. It connects with the National Cycle Network, making it ideal for both local riders and long-distance touring.

The Wray Valley Trail - A Scenic Journey through Dartmoor’s Countryside

The Wray Valley Trail is a nine-mile walking and cycling route linking Bovey Tracey and Moretonhampstead on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Following the track of a former railway, the trail offers gentle gradients and mostly traffic-free paths, making it ideal for families, walkers and cyclists of all abilities. Along the way, visitors enjoy views of rolling Devon countryside, peaceful river valleys and wildlife-rich woodlands. With easy access from both towns, parking, and nearby amenities, the Wray Valley Trail is a scenic and accessible way to explore Devon’s natural beauty and connect with Dartmoor’s rich heritage.

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