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The best road cycling routes in North Devon

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in North Devon to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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1. Dunkery Beacon & Simonsbath loop from Lynton — Exmoor National Park

64.1km

03:51

1,480m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Ilfracombe & Woolacombe loop from Barnstaple — North Devon

70.0km

04:10

1,220m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. The Taw Valley loop from Barnstaple

67.3km

03:23

700m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Simonsbath loop from Barnstaple — Exmoor National Park

76.9km

04:17

1,270m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – View of Croyde Beach loop from Hele

54.4km

02:41

600m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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6. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – View of Croyde Beach loop from Barnstaple

44.7km

02:05

420m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – Victoria Park, Bideford loop from Barnstaple

50.2km

02:17

430m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – Fremington Quay Café loop from Woolacombe

63.6km

03:07

570m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Waterside Coffee House – Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café loop from Croyde

35.2km

01:42

100m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – Fremington Quay Café loop from Eastacombe

23.3km

01:03

100m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in North Devon

1. Dunkery Beacon & Simonsbath loop from Lynton — Exmoor National Park

2. Ilfracombe & Woolacombe loop from Barnstaple — North Devon

3. The Taw Valley loop from Barnstaple

4. Simonsbath loop from Barnstaple — Exmoor National Park

5. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – View of Croyde Beach loop from Hele

6. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – View of Croyde Beach loop from Barnstaple

7. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – Victoria Park, Bideford loop from Barnstaple

8. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – Fremington Quay Café loop from Woolacombe

9. Waterside Coffee House – Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café loop from Croyde

10. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – Fremington Quay Café loop from Eastacombe

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