Medium difficulty. Distance Main route 17 miles, shorter route 12.5 miles
A moderate cycle ride with challenging climbs, and some interesting buildings to see along the way. The shorter route includes an exhilarating downhill section and a steep climb. One of eight cycle routes in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape – Route 8.
Main route (1 – 16)
1 Turn right out of car park and first right at Stockland Village Cross
2 Turn left at Road Ends Cross, signposted Yarcombe and follow for 2 miles
3 At junction turn left on to main road and then first right, signposted Marsh after Yarcombe Inn
4 At junction (Sheafhayne Cross) turn right, signposted Howley, Chard
5 Turn first left after Howlet Tavern
6 Turn right up hill just before stream and road bridge
7 Turn first right
8 At junction turn right
9 At junction turn right and follow for one mile
10 At junction turn right on to main road
11 Turn left, signposted Membury, Stockland, Animal Sanctuary
12 At junction turn right, signposted Membury, Stockland – follow for almost 3 miles
13 Turn right at Star Cross, signposted Membury and follow for nearly 2 miles
14 Turn right, signposted Kilmington, Axminster
15 At junction (Beckford Cross) turn right, signposted Stockland and follow for 2.5 miles
16 In Stockland turn right just after the school into the village hall car park
Shorter route – 12.5 miles (replaces stages 13 – 16)
a Turn first right, signposted Stockland and follow for 3 miles
b At junction (Stockland Village Cross) turn left, and first left into village hall car park
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.
