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CYCLING ROUTES Bude - Kilkhampton |
These routes are not
necessarily suitable for all riders, particularly children or the less experienced. They
have been chosen to make maximum use of quiet country roads through beautiful countryside.
No part of this area is completely flat so the cyclist should be prepared for short steep
hills and the occasional very steep climb. Occasionally main roads have to be used or
crossed - take extra care. Riders following these routes do so entirely at their own risk. It is highly recommended that you take with you a copy of the Ordnance Survey Landranger Map No.190. Bude - Clovelly. This should ensure that you have no difficulty in following any of the six routes outlined below. |
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Route 1. Bude - Tamar Lakes - Kilkhampton | ||||||||||||
LENGTH: 20 miles (32 km) AVERAGE TIME: 4 hrs | ||||||||||||
THE AREA North of Bude is a quiet area with rural lanes, often full of flowers. Hidden away in this countryside are the charming Tamar Lakes. Kilkhampton is an important village in this farming country and stands at the head of a beautiful valley running down to the sea at DuckpooL There is a long climb to reach the Tamar Lakes but it is well worth the effort. THE ROUTE |
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Route 2. Bude - Marhamchurch - Week St. Mary - Poundstock | ||||||||||||
LENGTH: 15 miles (24 km) AVERAGE TIME: 3 hrs | ||||||||||||
THE AREA Week St. Mary is a quiet inland village full of historical interest, amongst rolling wooded hills. The cycle ride takes in canal and coast as well as the quiet hamlet of Poundstock. There is a climb up to Week St. Mary, otherwise, a not too diffwult ride through undulating countryside. THE ROUTE |
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Route 3. Bude - Marhamchurch - Whitstone - Pyworthy | ||||||||||||
LENGTH: 23 miles (37 km) AVERAGE TIME: 5 hrs | ||||||||||||
THE AREA Quite a long ride with several hills, but is rewarded by country lanes and views over the Cornwall and Devon countryside. Several small villages are visited and the Tamar is crossed twice. THE ROUTE |
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Route 4. Holsworthy - Tamar Lakes | ||||||||||||
LENGTH: 18 miles (29 km) AVERAGE TIME: 3 hrs | ||||||||||||
THE AREA From Holsworthy this cycle ride goes through attractive farmland to the Tamar Lakes which sfraddle the county boundary. These are attractive to both human and wildIife visitors (and residents). The return journey is through quiet countryside, associated with the aqueduct that once fed the Bude canal. THE ROUTE |
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Route 5. Holsworthy - Halwill - Black Torrington | ||||||||||||
LENGTH: 25 miles (40 km) AVERAGE TIME: 5 hrs | ||||||||||||
THE AREA East of the market town of Holsworthy was once considered poor farming land and consequendy, much forestry is to be seen. Today much of this 'forgotten' countryside is rich in wildlLfe, especially the culm grassland. The cycle ride passes through quiet hamlets with fascinating churches, connected by deep Devon lanes. THE
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Route 6. Holsworthy - Boyton | ||||||||||||
LENGTH: 23 miles (37 km) AVERAGE TIME: 5 hrs | ||||||||||||
THE AREA The countryside each side of the upper Tamar valley is off the beaten track and full of delightful surprises. This ride generally runs along the high ground above the river, with climbs at those places where we cross or nearly cross it. THE ROUTE |
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It is best to telephone in advance to check opening times, prices and availability.
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