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The Westcountry Way

The Westcountry Way

Martin Barry planned a mountain bike ride

February 14, 2022

The Westcountry Way

Hard

15:23

190km

12.3km/h

3,410m

3,430m

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Overview

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 187 km for 389 m

After 188 km for 167 m

After 188 km for 628 m

After 189 km for 460 m

Most people would complete this in 3-5 days

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Smeaton's Tower Lighthouse

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Smeaton's Tower is a memorial to the civil engineer John Smeaton, the designer of the third and most notable Eddystone lighthouse. A major advance in lighthouse design, Smeaton's structure was …

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30.4 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

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A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey …

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33.0 km

South Hessary Tor

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The last peak before dropping down to Princetown if you're heading up from the south on Ivybridge Lane, South Hessary Tor has some fascinating history if you climb up a …

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73.2 km

A brilliant little singletrack and doubletrack through the Castle Drogo estate offers some excellent views down the wooded valley. Be careful where it drops off sharply down the valley side in places!

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149 km

Tarr Farm Inn

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The nice place to stop for a break right at the Tarr Steps! Super cozy inn that serves lunch and dinner, and cream tea in the afternoon. Reservations are recommended, …

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158 km

Exford to Dunkery Beacon Off-Road Climb

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Here's the climb from Exford village to the top of Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor (and in Somerset) from Exford village. There's a steep lane leading to the …

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190 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.7 km

52.5 km

24.3 km

15.6 km

4.62 km

4.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.4 km

55.0 km

47.4 km

14.3 km

7.71 km

6.01 km

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The Westcountry Way

Smeaton's Tower Lighthouse

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

South Hessary Tor

The Hunter's Path

Tarr Farm Inn

Exford to Dunkery Beacon Off-Road Climb

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