We're building a guide to safe and enjoyable cycling in Barnstaple. Join in.
| Petroc | 3mi | Fri 5 Oct |
| B Station to Roundswell | 1mi | Fri 6 Jul |
What's your favourite route across town? Post it here and share the secret with other local cyclists.
Days Out
Find somewhere to cycle this weekend. Here’s our route-planner’s top picks around Barnstaple:
Lundy (Bideford Ferry) ·
9mi one-way
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★★★★★
The Hoops Country Inn, Horn's Cross ·
17mi one-way
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★★★★
The Union Inn, Dolton ·
33mi round-trip
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★★★
National Cycle Network
The National Cycle Network is a great way to find traffic-free routes and quiet lanes. These routes pass through Barnstaple:
To Bristol, Wells, Glastonbury, Bridgwater, Taunton, Tiverton, Holsworthy and Bude.
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To Ilfracombe, Bideford, Okehampton, Tavistock and Plymouth.
Knowledge
What are the roads like? Which are the most cycle-friendly cafés? Where’s your favourite place for a Saturday afternoon spin? Share your knowledge with other local cyclists.
Tuesday 18 September
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No, we’re not suggesting the use of performance-enhancing substances (apart from cake), but when you absolutely have to take that shortcut… When you’re planning a route with cycle.travel, sometimes…
New Saturday 23 April
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Today cycle.travel’s route-planner gets the biggest single improvement since it launched – a new feature we call Smart Turns. cycle.travel now casts a forensic eye over every turn…
Tuesday 22 March
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The Rhone Cycle Route, a 1,100km tour beside the river through Switzerland and France, has been anointed as the newest member of the EuroVelo route network. The designation as EuroVelo route…
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