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The best cycling routes in North Devon

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Cycling in North Devon is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Devon. So you can find your perfect North Devon bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. Ilfracombe loop from Barnstaple & the Tarka Trail — North Devon ANOB

49.4km

03:22

700m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Valley of the Rocks loop from Lynton

14.6km

01:07

350m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Woolacombe loop - North Devon

17.4km

01:14

270m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Barnstaple to Meath loop on the Tarka Trail

81.7km

05:32

860m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Barnstaple and Ilfracombe loop

67.6km

04:41

1,110m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.0

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6. Lynton and Shoulsbury Castle loop via Valley of the Rocks - Exmoor National Park

62.7km

04:37

1,450m

1,440m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Chulmleigh to Barnstaple loop

85.2km

05:51

1,080m

1,070m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Chulmleigh to Exeter loop

102km

06:55

1,550m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Great Torrington from Chulmleigh loop

68.4km

04:43

780m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Exmoor loop from Chulmleigh — Exmoor National Park

101km

06:55

1,650m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in North Devon

1. Ilfracombe loop from Barnstaple & the Tarka Trail — North Devon ANOB

2. The Valley of the Rocks loop from Lynton

3. Woolacombe loop - North Devon

4. Barnstaple to Meath loop on the Tarka Trail

5. Barnstaple and Ilfracombe loop

6. Lynton and Shoulsbury Castle loop via Valley of the Rocks - Exmoor National Park

7. Chulmleigh to Barnstaple loop

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