Description
Book SynopsisThe Devon Coast to Coast is southern England's best developed cycle route. Traffic-free paths on former railway lines, such as the Tarka Trail, Granite Way, Drake's Trail and Plym Valley Way, allow you to explore Devon's stunning countryside at an easy pace. This guidebook allows you to fully explore the route and its sights.
Trade Review"Excellent pannier-pocket guide" (BBC TV presenter and travel writer Nicholas Crane), "The cycling bible" (Rob Olijkan of Bikecity Rental in Amsterdam) about Eric's previous book "Cycling in Amsterdam and The Netherlands" (ISBN9780957661714).
Table of ContentsOverview map (2 pages), Introduction to the Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route (2 pages), How to use this guidebook (1 page), Key to used symbols and abbreviations (1 page), Devon Coast to Coast logistics (2 pages), Travel information, equipment and your cycling style (1 page), Walking the South West Coast Path and Dartmoor (1 page), Cycle Route 1: Ilfracombe - Barnstaple (40 km / 25 miles) (6 pages), Cycle Route 2: Barnstaple - Hatherleigh (74 km / 45 miles) (10 pages), Cycle Route 3: Hatherleigh - Plymouth (76 km / 47 miles) (9 pages), Facility listings; accommodations and bike hire/repair shops (3 pages).
