National Route 28 of the National Cycle Network in Devon will run from Okehampton to Plymouth via Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Totnes and Salcombe.
Okehampton to South Zeal and Bovey Tracey
The route starts on-road section from the eastern edge of Okehampton to Moretonhampstead. The Wray Valley Trail runs through Lustleigh to Bovey Tracey. The Stover Trail crosses over the A38 at Heathfield and travels alongside the Stover Canal to Newton Abbot
Totnes to Yealmpton
This section of the route travels via Salcombe. Starting at Totnes you follow quiet roads through Blackawton. Past Blackawton there is the option to take a detour to the coast, travelling to Slapton Sands and Torcross. You then rejoin Route 28 after Stokenham where the route travels inland to the coastal town of Salcombe. Using the Salcombe ferry you then continue onto South Milton, Churchstow and Ermington before arriving in Yealmpton.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-28/
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A stunning long-distance bike route along the south coast of England from Dover in the east to St. Austell in the west. Visit the Jurassic Coast, Brighton and Devon by bike and enjoy sea air, amazing views and a trip that you’ll never forget.
Route 2 is a long-distance cycle route which, when complete, will link Dover in Kent with St. Austell in Cornwall via the south coast of England. The route is currently 361 miles long. The only major gaps in this route are between Dawlish and Totnes, and Plymouth and St Austell.
Along the way, you’ll see the Jurassic Coast, the 95-mile stretch between Exmouth in east Devon and Studland Bay in Dorset. It’s called the Jurassic Coast due to the layers of sedimentary rock which contain an amazing richness of fossils and form a near-complete record of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
It has been recognised as a site of outstanding international importance for earth sciences and was designated as England’s first natural World Heritage Site in 2001.
Along Route 2 you’ll pass through some of southern England’s most interesting cities including Bournemouth, Poole, Brighton and Exeter. Exeter is a small but vibrant city with a rich history, magnificent cathedral, imposing Roman wall and beautiful quayside. Brighton is known for its Grade II-listed pier, burgeoning arts and culture scene and its bohemian vibe.
Devon County Council has completed the last link between Exmouth and Dawlish Warren with the opening of a new bridge over the railway at Powderham. Constructed to span the main railway line to Plymouth, the bridge is in a Special Area of Conservation and next to an internationally important bird reserve.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-2/
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16 year old youth climate activist Jessie Stevens, founder of the movement People Pedal Power, wanted to attend COP26 in Glasgow to have her voice heard and bring youth representation to a conversation often dominated by older voices.
With the carbon cost of flying proving unjustifiable, the train journey proving extortionately expensive and walking proving too great a tax on her time and education, Jessie has decided to make the 550 mile journey from the coastline of Southern England to Glasgow by bike. Concerned that the upcoming COP would continue to result in a lack of meaningful action, Jessie wants as many people to join the movement as possible to make a statement that politicians cannot ignore, demonstrate how ineffective the current system of travel is and highlight the importance of people-led decision making.
Jessie's route starts in Newton Abbot on the 20th October 2021. Please note changes to route. You can support her on this section of the route by travelling to Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, or Dawlish on the 2 Exeter - Newton Abbot Stagecoach bus. You can support her by taking the train to Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Dawlish or Dawlish Warren on the GWR Main Line or on the GWR Riviera Line. You can support her by hiring a bicycle from Exe Trail Cycle Hire in Dawlish Warren and cycling with Jessie along part of her route.
Change of start time!!!
Due to the weather looking pretty ropey for early Wednesday morning and the forecast of thunderstorms, we have decided to push back the starting time to 10am. We will be meeting from 9.30 am at the Clock Tower in Newton Abbot.
https://httpspeoplepeddlepower.wordpress.com/
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Read more: #ride2COP26 - Newton Abbot to Dawlish (10.4 miles)
16 year old youth climate activist Jessie Stevens, founder of the movement People Pedal Power, wanted to attend COP26 in Glasgow to have her voice heard and bring youth representation to a conversation often dominated by older voices.
With the carbon cost of flying proving unjustifiable, the train journey proving extortionately expensive and walking proving too great a tax on her time and education, Jessie has decided to make the 550 mile journey from the coastline of Southern England to Glasgow by bike. Concerned that the upcoming COP would continue to result in a lack of meaningful action, Jessie wants as many people to join the movement as possible to make a statement that politicians cannot ignore, demonstrate how ineffective the current system of travel is and highlight the importance of people-led decision making.
Jessie's route follows the Exe Estuary Trail from Dawlish Warren to Countess Wear Bridge. Please note changes to route. You can support her on this section of the route by travelling to Dawlish Warren, Starcross or Exminster on the 2 Exeter - Newton Abbot Stagecoach bus. You can support her by taking the train to Dawlish Warren, Starcross or Exminster on the GWR Riviera Line. You can support her by taking a ferry across the Exe Estuary. You can support her by hiring a bicycle from Exe Trail Cycle Hire in Dawlish Warren or Route 2 Bikes in Topsham and cycling with Jessie along part of her route.
https://httpspeoplepeddlepower.wordpress.com/
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/People-Pedal-Power-100126018988466/ (14 followers, no posts)
Instagram: https://instagram.com/people_pedal_power (407 followers)
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Read more: #ride2COP26 - Dawlish to Countess Wear (8.3 miles)
16 year old youth climate activist Jessie Stevens, founder of the movement People Pedal Power, wanted to attend COP26 in Glasgow to have her voice heard and bring youth representation to a conversation often dominated by older voices.
With the carbon cost of flying proving unjustifiable, the train journey proving extortionately expensive and walking proving too great a tax on her time and education, Jessie has decided to make the 550 mile journey from the coastline of Southern England to Glasgow by bike. Concerned that the upcoming COP would continue to result in a lack of meaningful action, Jessie wants as many people to join the movement as possible to make a statement that politicians cannot ignore, demonstrate how ineffective the current system of travel is and highlight the importance of people-led decision making.
We urge those joining the ride or supporting in other ways to use public transport where possible if travelling to the ride. To aid this, many of the big stops on route have good public transport access such as trains.
https://httpspeoplepeddlepower.wordpress.com/
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The Teign Estuary Trail is a long-term aspiration of Devon County Council, forming part of the council’s Cycling and Multi-use Trail Strategy with work being undertaken to progress the design of various sections over recent years.
The first section of the Teign Estuary Trail between Town Quay, Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton was opened in March 2013. This section, while part of the future Teign Estuary route, is a valuable connection for local utility trips to work and other facilities in its own right.
More recently, the route eastwards linking Newton Abbot Racecourse to Passage House Inn opened in April 2018. This currently leaves a gap on the coastal walking and cycling route between Passage House Inn and Dawlish.
From Dawlish, the path already connects to the Exe Estuary Trail and provides a high-quality route via Exeter to Exmouth.
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This newly constructed cycle trail offers an almost entirely traffic-free, wonderfully level route which forms part of the South Coast NCN No.2.
The trail takes you right around the Exe Estuary from Dawlish to Exmouth, passing through the pretty villages of Starcross, Topsham and Lympstone to name a few. The estuary is of international importance for wintering waders and wildfowl, supporting 1000’s of birds. RSPB reserves near Topsham and Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve offer some of the best opportunities to view wildlife along the estuary.
https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/exe-estuary-trail/
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Exeter City Council Topsham Ferry (by Passage House, Ferry Road)
Our ferry runs across the river Exe, between the landing in Ferry Road at Topsham, and Topsham Lock on the western bank of the river.
Please note: The Exeter City Council Service is separate to the Topsham to Turf Ferry which runs independently
The weather forecast may lead to postponement or cancellation of ferry service. If in doubt please ring the ferry phone during the advertised times:
Payments for use of the ferry can be made on board using contactless cards or cash.
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How to find us
The ferry runs from Trout’s Boatyard, Topsham EX3 0JJ. Please wait outside the gate, preferably by benches, to be collected nearer departure time. In Turf you can find us at the very end of the garden. Please wait on the top of the pontoon, by the information board.
Booking in advance is strongly recommended.
Looking forward to welcoming you on board!
Sailing times and fares - Topsham to Turf ferry (topshamturfferry.com)
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Route one – Countess Wear Bridge via Exminster to Marsh Barton. With return along canal bank 6.4 miles. Thanks to route sponsor Haines Watts, Chartered Accountants.
There are a series of bridges near Countess Wear, the original red sandstone bridge was built in 1774, swing and bascule bridges were built in later centuries to span Exeter Canal, which, dating from the 1560s, is one of the country’s oldest canals. The route follows the towpath and footpaths to Exminster, a village dating from the 8th century. There’s a steep climb to high above the motorway, descent to the Devon Motel and into Matford Business Park and Marsh Barton, which has Europe’s largest number of car showrooms. This route finishes at the bridge over the Alphinbrook on Hemyock Road. You can return to Countess Wear Bridge by following the path along the canal.
https://exetercosyroutes.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/exeter-cosy-route-one.pdf
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/57365328
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Read more: Exeter COSY Route 1 - Countess Wear Bridge to Marsh Barton
