A moderate ride with some challenging uphill and downhill sections on main route. There is also an optional shorter route.  Visit Dunkeswell Abbey, Otterhead Lakes and Upottery Airfield along the way. One of eight cycle routes in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape - Route 5

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Medium difficulty. Distance 17.5 miles (optional shorter route 12 miles)

A moderate 17.5-mile ride with some challenging uphill and downhill sections on main route, or an optional shorter route of 12 miles. One of eight cycle routes in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape – Route 5.

 Main route (1 – 15) 

1 Turn left out of the car park and follow road for 4 miles to Upottery 

2 In Upottery turn right, signposted Hemyock, 50 metres before the Sidmouth Arms 

3 At Mathayes Cross turn right, signposted Hemyock 

4 Turn left at Riggles Cross 

5 At junction turn left, then right, signposted Madford, Hemyock 

6 At crossroads (Fourways Cross) turn left 

7 At Culm Bridge turn right (sharp) 

8 Take right fork and follow for 1.5 miles 

9 Turn left at Lilycombe Cross, signposted Churchstanton 

10 At junction turn right on to ridge road 

11 Turn first right, signposted Burnworthy 

12 At junction turn right, signposted Churchstanton 

13 At crossroads go straight over, signposted Churchinford 

14 At crossroads go straight over, signposted Churchinford 

15 At junction turn left on to main road and then right into car park 

Shorter route – 12 miles (replaces stages 1 – 6) 

a Turn left out of car park and then right into Red Lane opposite the York Inn 

b At crossroads go straight over, signposted Hemyock and follow for nearly 4 miles 

c Turn sharp right at Culm Bridge 

Go to instruction 8 

Maps: This route is based on OS Explorer maps and is intended as a guide to cyclists. Refer to Explorer 128 or Landranger 192 and 193 when planning your visit. 

General Information: For information about safe cycling and further information to help plan your visit, see www.blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk 

Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the route directions and descriptions, responsibility cannot be accepted for any errors or omissions. If you discover any errors, please let us know. 

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