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Peak Hill and Mutter's Moor — Exeter gravel routes

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Mountain biking trails

Peak Hill and Mutter's Moor — Exeter gravel routes

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4.0

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Peak Hill and Mutter's Moor — Exeter gravel routes

03:28

48.3km

670m

Mountain biking

Starting from Clyst St Mary, a village on the River Clyst to the east of Exeter, this circular Tour reaches above the popular seaside town of Sidmouth, taking in several heathland landscapes as well as woodlands and disused railway lines along the way. The village is easily accessed from Exeter…

Last updated: July 5, 2024

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7.87 km

Bridleway to Woodbury Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great alternative to the steeper top of Castle Lane, along a rutted and often wet wide bridleway before a sharper climb up to the car park opposite Woodbury Castle.

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10.6 km

Blackhill Quarry Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ride through the centre of the old quarry here, with the lakes to either side and views to the coast. Look out on the water for birds, including Canada geese and tufted ducks.

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12.5 km

Hayeswood Lane Doubletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Brilliant mucky doubletrack lane from the common towards East Budleigh. Like with many of the farm tracks in this area, owned by Clinton Devon Estates, they have public access although …

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14.4 km

Devon Farm Track

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Classic Devon farm track with plenty of mud and you guessed it - grass up the middle! Tracks in this area have public access although not designated as bridleways, and …

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16.7 km

River Otter Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

River Otter bike paths are a cycle route along the River Otter in Devon, South West England. They are part of the East Devon Trail, a mixed terrain bikepacking route …

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23.5 km

Seven Lane Bridleway to Mutters Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Wow, what a treat. This climb from the last corner on the Peak Hill Road is a little techy with wet patches and some stones, running alongside the steep-sided Otterton …

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24.4 km

Mutters Moor

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Enjoy this brilliant stretch of wide, sandy and stony bridleway between the heathland moor and forest plantation. Look through the trees for spectacular views of Sidmouth town and the English …

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28.6 km

Disused Railway Line and Brick Arch in Harpford Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great, flat off-road section that winds through Harpford Wood. This old railway line is well drained and sheltered so stays ridable all year round. It is a …

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32.4 km

Venn Ottery Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A great gravel road across the fields with a bit of a climb if you're heading to the west from Tipton St John. There's quite a few puddles when it's …

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48.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

13.5 km

2.75 km

1.03 km

733 m

123 m

103 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

15.8 km

10.4 km

2.35 km

1.69 km

191 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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