The Granite Way Cycle Map

Granite way cycle route 11 miles 18 km this lovely largely off road cycle route runs from okehampton to lydford through the dartmoor national park.

The granite way cycle map.

This is a truly spectacular and mostly traffic free cycle route through rural devon with fantastic views of dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. The route is part of the national cycle network devon coast to coast route 27. The granite way is part of the national cycle network route 27 devon coast to coast a wonderful cycle track running along the edge of dartmoor but in years past the spectacular views would have been enjoyed by victorian train passengers on their journey between exeter and plymouth. We were staying at a campsite in lydford for the weekend and decided to cycle the granite way for a few hours.

Car parking is available at okehampton station and lydford. Easy to moderate end points. The granite way between okehampton and lydford forms part of ncn route 27 which is also known as the devon coast to coast a map of which is available at reduced rate from devon county council carrier direct t. Very easy access at many points along the route and even though it was a busy day with plenty of families also enjoying the path it was still tranquil and you could.

191 okehampton and north dartmoor. 191 okehampton and north dartmoor. It passes along a disused railway path and forms part of national cycle network number 27 but is suitable for both cyclists and walkers. This has recently been developed into a fully traffic free stretch of national cycle route with the addition of the dizzying gem bridge.

The route is part of the national cycle network devon coast to coast route 27. Between tavistock and plymouth route 27 is known as the drake s trail. The route from there to lydford is known as the granite way.