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UK Cycling Holidays in the
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Short Cycling Breaks
Easy Short Cycling Break
Day 1:
| The Tarka Trail | 24 miles Easy | |||
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Tarka Trail takes its name from one of the best known animal stories 'Tarka
the Otter' by Henry Williamson published in 1927. There is a stunning range
of spectacular scenery along the broad expanse of the River Torridge. We
pedal gently downhill to Bideford, possibly the most attractive town in
North Devon, where we enter the town by the 14th century bridge. Then on
to Instow for a laze on the beach, or continue on towards Barnstaple to
see flocks of estuary birds, wild duck, widgeon, teal, mallard, dunlin,
curlew, redshank and oystercatcher at the RSPB's Isley Marsh reserve on
the River Taw estuary. Map ref: CR6 |
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Day 2:
| The Granite Way | 14 miles Easy | ||
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The Granite Way
runs along the north west edge of the granite massif of Dartmoor using the
course of the former Southern Region railway line. There are superb views
of Okehampton's motte and bailey castle in the valley below. We cycle over
two viaducts with spectacular views of the Moor and the surrounding countryside.
We also visit Meldon Dam and Reservoir and Lydford Gorge. Map ref: CR1 |
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More Adventurous Short Cycling Break
Day 1:
| The Cornish Way | 16 miles Moderate | ||
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We cycle along a section of the Cornish Way which follows meandering country lanes from Lanhydrock to the Eden Project. This is England's number 1 favourite attraction and as we arrive by bike we get in for a discounted price. In the Humid Tropics Biome you can experience the sights, smells and sheer scale of the rainforest in the world's largest greenhouse. On our return journey there are spectacular views of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. Map ref: CR5 |
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Day 2:
| The Tyrwhitt Cycleway | 15 miles Moderate | ||
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Starting from the largest reservoir on Dartmoor offering some of the most stunning and unique views anywhere on Dartmoor, the trail passes through a wooded area alongside an historic leat, then slowly makes its way on to the open moor passing heather covered peat and granite outcrops. On a clear day Plymouth and the Tamar estuary can be seen. Finally passing an old granite quarry the trail arrives at Princetown with its famous prison and High Moorland visitors centre, a great free attraction. Map ref: CR7 |
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What you should bring:
- Comfortable clothing for cycling
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Rucksack
- Your own helmet if you have one
- Thermos flask if a hot (or cold!) drink is required during the day
- Camera, to capture all those wonderful sights
- Binoculars, if required, because there are plenty of birds to see
- National Trust membership card if you have one
- Money for entrance fees
- A sense of humour!
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Century Thatched Devon Longhouse 15th Century Manor House 18th Century Coaching Inn |
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£219pp from £259pp from £289pp |
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