Twitchen is a region in North Devon, United Kingdom, known for its diverse natural landscapes that provide a base for various outdoor activities. The area features a blend of rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, rolling hills, wooded river valleys, and open moorland, particularly within the nearby Exmoor National Park and the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This varied terrain supports several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
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85
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30.3km
02:42
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.8km
01:58
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.1km
02:18
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.8km
02:31
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
hikers
4.92km
01:24
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.99km
02:38
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
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33.6km
01:49
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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58.5km
03:11
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1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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52.1km
02:54
870m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40.7km
02:14
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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22
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35.0km
02:22
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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55.5km
03:34
640m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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53.2km
03:47
1,030m
1,020m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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27.8km
02:32
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
runners
13.9km
01:32
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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33.0km
04:00
510m
510m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.56km
00:50
170m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.45km
00:42
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Twitchen, located in North Devon, UK, offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes such as rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, rolling hills, and open moorland within Exmoor National Park. More than 6,000 visitors have explored the area, contributing to an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars for its routes.
Twitchen provides opportunities for mountain biking, with trails available in the surrounding North Devon area and within Exmoor National Park. While challenging gradients exist, dedicated trail centers like Haldon Forest Park and trails in Cann Woods are accessible nearby. For specific routes, refer to the MTB Trails around Twitchen guide.
The Twitchen region offers numerous road cycling routes utilizing its extensive road network and quiet country lanes. Long-distance routes like the Devon Coast to Coast (National Cycle Network Route 27) pass through Devon, offering significant traffic-free sections. Explore specific options in the Road Cycling Routes around Twitchen guide.
Twitchen is a prime location for hiking, with numerous footpaths and bridleways exploring the rural landscape of North Devon and the southern edge of Exmoor National Park. Trails vary from easy village loops to more moderate routes through valleys and open moorland. The Hiking around Twitchen guide provides detailed options.
Yes, Twitchen offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. For cycling, traffic-free trails often follow disused railway lines, providing a more relaxed experience. Hikers can find easy village loops and less strenuous paths. The Easy hikes around Twitchen guide highlights accessible options.
The area around Twitchen is characterized by its rugged beauty, including picturesque harbors, sandy surfing beaches like Woolacombe, Saunton, and Croyde, and the dramatic North Devon coast. Notable natural attractions include Heddons Mouth, a rocky cove, and the ancient Tarr Steps clapper bridge. Exmoor National Park, known for its open moorland and dark skies, is also nearby.
Komoot offers several guides for the Twitchen region to help plan outdoor adventures. These include MTB Trails around Twitchen, Road Cycling Routes around Twitchen, Cycling around Twitchen, Hiking around Twitchen, Easy hikes around Twitchen, and Running Trails around Twitchen.
Twitchen is a popular destination among outdoor enthusiasts on komoot. More than 6,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the region. The routes in Twitchen have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars, based on over 700 ratings.
Both mountain biking and road cycling are popular in Twitchen. The region offers challenging gradients along the coast and in Exmoor for mountain bikers, alongside traffic-free trails for touring cyclists. Long-distance routes like the Devon Coast to Coast also pass through the area.
Information regarding Twitchen House Holiday Park can be found on its official website. The website address is woolacombe.co.uk/devon-holiday-parks/twitchen-house. For direct inquiries, the phone number is +441271872309.
Yes, long-distance cycling routes are accessible from the Twitchen area. The Devon Coast to Coast (National Cycle Network Route 27), spanning 99 miles (159 kilometers) from Ilfracombe to Plymouth, includes significant traffic-free sections. The 240-mile (386-kilometer) West Country Way also passes through Devon.
Hiking trails in Twitchen traverse varied terrain, including rural landscapes, wooded river valleys, and open moorland, particularly within Exmoor National Park. Paths range from gentle village loops to more challenging routes through valleys and along the southern edge of the national park. The South West Coast Path is also accessible via shady paths.

