6on dry landcyclinghow about...The South Devon area offers some great cycle
trails where quiet, narrow lanes weave through
lush green valleys, providing opportunities to discover many highlights not seen from the road.
The English Riviera provides a good base to
work from with 8220cycle friendly8221 routes out from
the resort in addition to many off-road tracks
through Cockington Village and local woodland.
Off-road and mountain bike tracks are also close
by with Haldon Forest and Dartmoor within easy
reach by car. With an ever-expanding link to the
National Cycle Route and further links planned,
now is the ideal time to explore on two wheels
all that our area has to offer!Who Can Do It?Anyone who wants to get out and about
with pedal power and see more of the
area. The South Devon region is famed for
its hills so a reasonable level of 64257 tness will
be required!Required KitComfortable footwear, loose clothing (not
jeans), a bottle of water and most importantly
a helmet 8211 you can hire one if required. Sport RatingTHRILL2/5DANGER2/5FITNESS3/5Babbacombe Downs
8211 Beautiful cliff top
gardens that offer pleasant surroundings
close to local attractions.Roundham Head
8211 This headland lends itself to
the perfect picnic spot with views across the Bay.Broadsands
8211 A lovely open area with
great views across the Bay to Torquay and
Brixham8217s breakwater.3 Top Picnic SitesCockington to Shiphay
8211 A circular
route mainly off-road, through lush, green
valleys.
Cockington to Occombe
8211 Mainly on
road cycling with plenty of hills to contend
with. The views are well worth the exercise!Galmpton to Greenway
8211 A very
challenging off-road route. Not for the faint
hearted! 3 Top Bike RidesDo it now...Turn to bike hire listings on page 22Ear
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