White Cross Viewpoint – Chineway Hill loop from Sidmouth College

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White Cross Viewpoint – Chineway Hill loop from Sidmouth College

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White Cross Viewpoint – Chineway Hill loop from Sidmouth College

01:50

22.4km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.36 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.76 km

White Cross Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

At White Cross you’ll find a free, off-road car park with tree cover and remarkable views. Looking west, the entire Otter Valley seems to unfold for your pleasure alone. Patchwork …

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5.46 km

East Hill Road

Highlight • Forest

A long straight road along the top of East Hill, with some amazing views to the west through the trees and overlooking Ottery St Mary and the River Otter Valley.

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10.4 km

Westgate Hill Ascent from Gittisham

Highlight • Viewpoint

A hefty road climb up from the quaint village of Gittisham up onto the East Hill Strip onto Westgate Hill, there are some tough steep sections.

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11.4 km

Gittisham Church

Highlight • Religious Site

11.7 km

East Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

15.0 km

Chineway Hill

Highlight • Forest

Take it steady coming from Ottery & be prepared to engage your lower gears & small chain ring as it will ramp up suddenly after the 20% sign. Good luck.

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18.5 km

Incredible views over the East Devon countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.8 km

View of the Otter Valley from White Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view west from here looks over the Otter Valley and its glorious. On a clear day you can see Woodbury Common and Dartmoor, both also popular MTB spots in …

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