Intro to bikepacking
UK cycling tour
2 days | 2 nights
80 miles
£195
Dates to choose from:
8 - 10 May
28 - 30 August
Dartmoor Weekender
Carbon: 26kg CO2e
An overnight cycling tour in the only remaining wilderness in England. Expect long winding roads, wild horses and hearty pub lunches. This area has some of the best scenery in the UK and you will be amazed at how much you can see in two days!
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Itinerary
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After settling into our accommodation in Plymouth, we will meet for an introductory brief at 18:30 then sit down for dinner at 19:00.
Allowing time for everyone to get to know one another and get us in the adventurous spirit for the weekend!
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We will start our ride at Plymouth train station and follow the sustrans cycle route out of town. Then join the famous Drakes Trail which takes you through Plymbridge Woods and out over the Cann Viaduct.
More views and viaducts follow, with the beautiful villages of Bickleigh and Shaugh Prior visible on the hillsides and your first glimpses of Dartmoor’s open moorland.
But first we will stop at the Dartmoor Bakery in Yelverton to enjoy some of their deliciously baked goods!
Once refuelled, the adventure really begins as we start to venture across the spectacular countryside that is Dartmoor National Park.
Wild horses, stunning roads and cosy country pubs pass us by as we head towards the beautiful village of Widecombe in the Moor.
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We start the day with one of favourite roads in the Dartmoor, climbing over Challacombe and descending into Chagford - a beautiful village on the edge of the moor.
After some more epic cycling along some quiet country lanes we will stop at the famous cafe 3 sixty in Bovey Tracey for lunch. A must see for any cyclist visiting the area.
Finally, we join the Stover Trail - an old railway line which takes us on a stunning, traffic free route into Newton Abbot where our weekend finishes!
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FAQ
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All accommodation costs plus breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning.
We will also have a walk and talk with a local expert on the myths and legends of Dartmoor at the end of day 1!
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You will need a hybrid or gravel bike for this ride. It is mostly on roads but there are some gravel sections.
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Dartmoor National Park is on moorland, so there are some hilly sections. However, we have devised some clever workarounds to ensure we get to see the spectacular landscape while avoiding the really steep climbs.
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Please bring your own tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat. You will need a change of clothes for the evening.
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Wear comfortable sports or cycling clothing. Dartmoor can be cold and very windy at its highest points so you will need a waterproof/ windproof jacket along with extra thermal layers just in case.
