The Granite Way Cycle Map

We were staying at a campsite in lydford for the weekend and decided to cycle the granite way for a few hours.

The granite way cycle map.

This has recently been developed into a fully traffic free stretch of national cycle route with the addition of the dizzying gem bridge. Car parking is available at okehampton station and lydford. Easy to moderate end points. 191 okehampton and north dartmoor.

Very easy access at many points along the route and even though it was a busy day with plenty of families also enjoying the path it was still tranquil and you could. The granite way between okehampton and lydford forms part of ncn route 27 which is also known as the devon coast to coast a map of which is available at reduced rate from devon county council carrier direct t. The granite way is part of the national cycle network route 27 devon coast to coast a wonderful cycle track running along the edge of dartmoor but in years past the spectacular views would have been enjoyed by victorian train passengers on their journey between exeter and plymouth. Between tavistock and plymouth route 27 is known as the drake s trail.

191 okehampton and north dartmoor. The route is part of the national cycle network devon coast to coast route 27. Okehampton station grid ref sx 592 944 lydford grid ref sx 516 852. It passes along a disused railway path and forms part of national cycle network number 27 but is suitable for both cyclists and walkers.

This is a truly spectacular and mostly traffic free cycle route through rural devon with fantastic views of dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. Granite way cycle route 11 miles 18 km this lovely largely off road cycle route runs from okehampton to lydford through the dartmoor national park. The route is part of the national cycle network devon coast to coast route 27.