Breeze Coast-to-Coast Ride

The Devon Coast-to-Coast cycle ride is one of the finest long distance routes of the National Cycle Network.  Route 27 running from Ilfracombe to Plymouth, combines the superb estuaries of North Devon, the valleys of the Torridge, the Tavy and Walkham rivers, and the spectacular vistas of Dartmoor and the lower lying lands of Cornwall. Three fantastic traffic free paths cover most of the route – The famous Tarka Trail begins at Braunton alongside the River Taw, and ends near Meeth; The Granite Way follows the former railway line along the north western edge of Dartmoor to Lydford;  The Drake’s Trail is the final stretch and is almost entirely traffic-free from Tavistock to Plymouth.  One of the highlights of this section is Gem Bridge, the longest bridge on the National Cycle Network, which guides riders over the beautiful Walkham Valley. This is Day 2 of the Breeze Devon Coast-to-Coast, Sunday 15th September: Day 2: Hatherleigh, (car park in Market Street, EX20 3HS)  52 miles finishing on Plymouth Hoe.  A slightly longer day, and some harder road sections with climbing out of Hatherleigh and up to Okehampton station;  the ‘on road’ section between Lydford and Tavistock is hilly in places, with a gravel/stony track  between Mary Tavy and Peter Tavy that crosses the River Tavy over a wooden foot bridge.  Beautiful setting more than makes up for the sometimes-muddy track! For more information about the ride please contact Louise Jackson  [email protected]  Don’t forget…. Breeze are on a mission to spread the word about their rides, and need your help. If you introduce one friend who goes on to take part in a Breeze ride, you’ll receive a Breeze water bottle, introduce a second friend, you’ll be the proud owner of one of their swish Breeze Buffs, and introduce a third friend and Breeze will send you £15 of Love2Shop vouchers. Read the article on the homepage for more information.