Hard difficulty. Distance 11 miles (18 km)
A moderate 11-mile ride with challenging uphill and downhill sections, suitable for experienced cyclists with a good level of fitness. Visit Wolford Chapel and Combe Woods along the way. Stop off at St Mary’s Church in Luppitt, to see one of the oldest fonts in Devon. One of eight cycle routes in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape – Route 4.
Main route (1 – 9)
1 With Magistrates Court on left hand side of street (you should be facing away from Honiton
2 Go over road bridge and then turn right at Turnpike Cottage, signposted Egland, and up St Cyres Hill (recommend walking it!)
3 At staggered junction take road ahead, signposted Luppitt, Smeatharpe. (To visit Wolford Chapel turn left and continue along Limers Lane to reach Wolford Lodge, where the Chapel is signed.)
4 Turn right at second crossroads, signposted Luppitt, Beacon
5 Turn right at Barn Cross, signposted Honiton
6 Turn right at Mill Cross, signposted Combe Raleigh
7 At crossroads (Combe Raleigh Cross) go straight over, signposted Combe Raleigh
8 At junction turn right on to Honiton High Street
9 At second set of traffic lights turn right, signposted Cullompton A373 and then the Magistrates Court is on the left-hand side.
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
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