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East Devon Trail official full Tour

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East Devon Trail official full Tour

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August 23, 2022

East Devon Trail official full Tour

Hard

13:50

181km

13.1km/h

2,590m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.0 km for 73 m

Most people would complete this in 2-4 days

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2.83 km

Exeter Quayside

Highlight • Cafe

lots to do along the Quay, saw ducks, swans great places to eat and drink, there are many different routes you can stay on a path or walk through mud …

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4.57 km

Riverside Valley Park Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This shared use pedestrian and cycling track is a great alternative to the canal cycle path: much wider which allows for more walkers and cyclists during busier times. The wide …

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10.3 km

Route 2 Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A brilliant little stop off, named after the National Cycle Network Route 2. There's a bike shop with hire bikes as well as a little, but brilliant, café here.

Topsham …

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11.2 km

Bowling Green Marsh Bird Hide

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop and watch the wildlife

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12.2 km

Exe Estuary Trail

Highlight • Trail

Lovely bit of traffic-free path between Topsham and Exton on the way to Exmouth seafront.

Well surfaced and ideal for any type of bike as well as walkers and runners. …

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14.0 km

Exton Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Brilliant linking way from the Exe Estuary path at Exton up towards the village of Woodbury. It's a single lane-width track that's rough in places, so better suited to gravel, …

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17.1 km

Castle Lane Climb from Woodbury Village

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A long, steady climb from Woodbury village up to Woodbury Common, this links up to the golf course near Woodbury Castle.

Enjoy the pretty village and thatched cottages as you …

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19.1 km

Bridleway to Woodbury Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great alternative to the steeper top of Castle Lane, along a rutted and often wet wide bridleway before a sharper climb up to the car park opposite Woodbury Castle.

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20.0 km

Woodbury Castle — Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Forest

An Iron Age hillfort now cloaked in beech trees, Woodbury Castle sits high on beautiful heathland. It has exceptional earthworks and you can roam amongst its ramparts and down into …

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20.0 km

Woodbury Common Trails from Woodbury Castle

Highlight • Natural

It's almost as if Woodbury Common was made for gravel riders and mountain bikers. Besides being the training ground for the nearby Royal Marines, the Common features a network of …

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21.4 km

East Devon Pebblebed Heaths

Highlight • Natural

The Pebblebed Heaths are a series of nine areas in East Devon that share the same incredibly important habitat, and are managed by Clinton Devon Estates and the RSPB.

These …

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21.7 km

East Devon Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You'll notice the purple signs and foxglove symbols of the East Devon Way along these wide pebblebed trails on Woodbury Common, from the Woodbury Castle hill fort running parallel alongside …

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23.8 km

Hawkerland Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A short downhill fast section through tight woodland. Loads of corners and little jumps to get you going.

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28.4 km

Sheep Dip Obstacle

Highlight • Structure

This is an obstacle called Sheep Dip. It consists of two pools connected by two underwater tunnels and is used by the Royal Marines for training.

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28.6 km

This bank once formed the backstop for military target practice, and when you get closer you can see the bunkers where people would hold up the targets from. Thankfully these days it's all electronic!

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29.4 km

Blackhill Quarry Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ride through the centre of the old quarry here, with the lakes to either side and views to the coast. Look out on the water for birds, including Canada geese and tufted ducks.

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35.8 km

Budleigh Salterton Seafront

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lovely flat road to spin along the seafront. A little busy at times but a wide road with mostly slow traffic. Worth a little bustle to enjoy the seaside. …

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37.3 km

River Otter Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

River Otter bike paths are a cycle route along the River Otter in Devon, South West England. They are part of the East Devon Trail, a mixed terrain bikepacking route …

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40.6 km

Otterton Mill

Highlight • Monument

Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon's most beautiful coastal valleys, a warm welcome awaits you at Otterton Mill - the place in Devon to experience the ancient traditions of flour milling, bread baking and much more.

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44.4 km

Seven Lane Bridleway to Mutters Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Wow, what a treat. This climb from the last corner on the Peak Hill Road is a little techy with wet patches and some stones, running alongside the steep-sided Otterton …

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45.3 km

Mutters Moor

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy this brilliant stretch of wide, sandy and stony bridleway between the heathland moor and forest plantation. Look through the trees for spectacular views of Sidmouth town and the English …

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49.1 km

Taste Ice Cream & Coffee, Sidmouth

Highlight • Cafe

The best ice-cream in town, or possibly on the East Devon coast... Taste is a must-visit when you're passing through Sidmouth! You'll find it a short walk off the main …

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50.5 km

The Byes Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely green corridor follows the River Sid south from Sidford to the sea. Although it forms part of the National Cycle Network it's usually pretty quiet.

Riding to the …

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54.4 km

Paccombe Hill Bridleway and Valley View

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Climbing up from Knowle House to the west, the bridleway starts up a grassy bank with mesmerising views across the valley, before taking a small gate into a shaded and …

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59.8 km

Edge Barton Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This grassy and woodland track from Edge Barton Manor down towards Branscombe is a great way to get down to the village and beach avoiding the busy main lane, while …

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63.7 km

Branscombe Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful area for walking those cliff are quite hard to climb very steep fab on the top great views.

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64.3 km

Branscombe to Beer Cliff-Top Ride

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

There's no denying that this is a tough route, with some hike-a-bike needed for the steep ascent up from Branscombe beach if you're heading west to east, but it is …

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68.2 km

Ducky's Café, Beer Beach

Highlight • Beach

The pretty shingle beach in Beer is a wonderful place for a stop. The colourful fishing boats are interesting and Ducky's Café is an excellent place for a crab sandwich or breakfast.

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74.0 km

Island Hide, Seaton Wetlands

Highlight • Lake

Soon accessible via the Seaton tramway

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74.3 km

Seaton Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Seaton Wetlands are an area of marshland and reedbeds beside the River Axe that are designated a nature reserve. Explore the five bird hides including the Island Hide and nearly …

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77.3 km

South West Coast Path Climb from Seaton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Buckle up, it's a steep one! Cross the River Axe from Seaton and peel off to the right on a wall of tarmac straight up the hillside. It gets a …

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81.1 km

Leggetts Lane (The Dip)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Wow! Some real South Downs Way vibes here: white, flinty doubletrack straight down the hillside and up on the other side, a gravel rider's paradise! Incredible segment that's a must to include on a ride around this area.

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87.8 km

Cannington Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

A cracking view of the Cannington Viaduct from here. This Grade II listed structure dates back to circa 1900 and is built from concrete. It's a disused railway viaduct, and …

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98.1 km

Trinity Hill Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Wide, fast and dusty (ok, at least in the dry) gravel roads through forestry plantations and onto lowland heath, a gravel rider's heaven? Pass the log stacks for the undulating …

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108 km

Old Packhorse Bridge over the River Yarty

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge is currently under reconstruction, although you can still take the gorgeous old packhorse bridge by bike or foot.

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108 km

Dalwood Lane Bridleway and Packhorse Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

I won't try and bluff: this is a tricky climb, and for most will likely be a push! The bridleway starts at the River Yarty by the quaint packhorse bridge …

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111 km

Green Lane Singletrack by Ham Brook

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A beautiful narrow singletrack following the brook near Ham, but don't expect to be able to ride much of it! The trails crosses over the water many times, with planks …

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115 km

Court Place Farm Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Brilliant farm track bridleway running parallel to Umbourne Brook, along a gravel track and then through a few fields. Some gorgeous hens to say hello to at the southern end!

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116 km

Umborne Brook Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gorgeous gravel track that runs along the shallow brook before a testing water crossing and then steep-ish climb if you're heading to the west.

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118 km

Southcote Lane Public Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

According to the local signage, this is a 'Public Way', although looks more like a bridleway or narrow byway between two hedges. It can be pretty wet even after a …

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127 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.

Best enjoyed in May …

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135 km

Fire Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Open heathland habitat at the end of the East Hill strip looking out over Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coastline. You can see the entire length of Lyme Bay from up …

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137 km

Disused Railway Line and Brick Arch in Harpford Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great, flat off-road section that winds through Harpford Wood. This old railway line is well drained and sheltered so stays ridable all year round. It is a …

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140 km

Venn Ottery Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A great gravel road across the fields with a bit of a climb if you're heading to the west from Tipton St John. There's quite a few puddles when it's …

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142 km

Venn Ottery Common Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

For a quiet slice of the East Devon pebblebed heath, visit the small nature reserve at Venn Ottery Common. Be aware that the boggy tracks and footpaths can get very …

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161 km

Killerton Park Cycle Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A brilliant stretch through Killerton National Trust for walkers and cyclists.

The track can get a bit muddy in the winter months but is well surfaced underneath with a hard …

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165 km

Killerton Parkland Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From Lower Budlake towards Killerton House, this shared use path is a great option through the beautiful parkland here. After this it becomes a footpath only, so head along the …

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166 km

Broadclyst to Killerton Cycle Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A traffic-free cycle track linking Broadclyst and Killerton to avoid the busy main road, this is a great option for more sturdy road bikes, gravel and MTB bikes. Watch out …

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181 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.6 km

44.7 km

23.5 km

20.6 km

5.07 km

3.91 km

199 m

Surfaces

71.6 km

53.7 km

48.4 km

6.40 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

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East Devon Trail official full Tour

Exeter Quayside

Riverside Valley Park Gravel Path

Route 2 Bike Shop & Café

Bowling Green Marsh Bird Hide

Exe Estuary Trail

Exton Bridleway

Castle Lane Climb from Woodbury Village

Bridleway to Woodbury Castle

Woodbury Castle — Iron Age hillfort

Woodbury Common Trails from Woodbury Castle

East Devon Pebblebed Heaths

East Devon Way

Hawkerland Bridleway

Sheep Dip Obstacle

View of the Mantle Bank

Blackhill Quarry Trail

Budleigh Salterton Seafront

River Otter Bike Path

Otterton Mill

Seven Lane Bridleway to Mutters Moor

Mutters Moor

Taste Ice Cream & Coffee, Sidmouth

The Byes Riverside Walk

Paccombe Hill Bridleway and Valley View

Edge Barton Track

Branscombe Beach

Branscombe to Beer Cliff-Top Ride

Ducky's Café, Beer Beach

Island Hide, Seaton Wetlands

Seaton Wetlands

South West Coast Path Climb from Seaton

Leggetts Lane (The Dip)

Cannington Viaduct

Trinity Hill Nature Reserve

Old Packhorse Bridge over the River Yarty

Dalwood Lane Bridleway and Packhorse Bridge

Green Lane Singletrack by Ham Brook

Court Place Farm Bridleway

Umborne Brook Track

Southcote Lane Public Byway

Westgate Hill Ascent from Gittisham

Fire Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve

Disused Railway Line and Brick Arch in Harpford Wood

Venn Ottery Byway

Venn Ottery Common Nature Reserve

Killerton Park Cycle Track

Killerton Parkland Bridleway

Broadclyst to Killerton Cycle Track