Cycle routes, Cornwall / Devon border

Listed below are some of our favourite cycle routes in the Tamar Valley and further afield, most of which start from our Bed and Breakfast. We have printed, laminated versions that you are welcome to take out for the day, together with many OS maps of the area.

Rezare, Milton Abbot, Horsebridge, Rezare

Some steep climbing, followed by long downhill stretches, big views, old bridges.

Distance : 12 miles

Food and refreshments : The Royal Inn, Horsebridge.

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Rezare, Treburley, Trebullet, Trekenner, Rezare

A fairly short, easy ride, one short steepish climb towards the end.

Distance : 7.5 miles

Food and refreshments : The Springer Spaniel, Treburley.

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Rezare, Stoke Climsland, Golberdon, Rilla Mill, Bray Shop, Rezare

A varied route taking in the Lynher valley, lots of climbing with very good views.

Distance : 15 miles

Food and refreshments : The Manor House Inn, Rilla Mill, or The Church House Inn, Linkinhorne.

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Polyphant, Tregeare, St Clether, Bowithick, Polyphant

A diverse ride taking in quiet rivers, old woodland, interesting hamlets and the edge of Bodmin Moor. Not too much climbing, lots of spectacular views.

Distance : 21 miles

Food and refreshments : Rising Sun Inn, Alternun.

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Brent Tor, Mary Tavy, Peter Tavy, Brent Tor

Surprisingly easy going ride on the edge of West Dartmoor. Open moorland, old churches, river crossing, great views.

Distance : 15.5 miles

Food and refreshments : Peter Tavy Inn, or Elephants Nest, Horndon.

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Bere Ferrers, Weir Quay, Bere Alston, Denham Bridge, Milton Coombe, Lopwell Dam, Bere Ferrers

Great views down the River Tamar, a fair amount of climbing to start, mostly downhill to finish. This route crosses Lopwell Dam which is covered an hour either side of high tide, so make sure you time your trip accordingly.

Distance : 12 miles

Food and refreshments : Who Would Have Thought It Inn, Milton Abbot, or Olde Plough Inn, Bere Ferrers.

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Lewannick, Polyphant, Laneast, Altarnun, Lewannick

Nice varied ride with pubs at the start and halfway. Some hills, with a long stretch of easy flat cycling, and an interesting detour if you fancy a few extra miles.

Distance : 11 miles ( 15 with detour )

Food and refreshments : Rising Sun, Alternun.

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Rezare, Rilla Mill, Larrick, Trebullet, Rezare

Woodland, rivers, open countryside, some steep climbing, flat on the return.

Distance : 13 miles

Food and refreshments : The Manor House Inn, Rilla Mill, or The Springer Spaniel, Treburley.

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