Where to Ride: South West

The timeless scenery of Dartmoor and Exmoor, the sweeping beaches of the north and craggy coastlines of the south provide stunning vistas and breathtaking climbs. Cornwall's Camel Trail is perhaps the jewel in the crown of the region's traffic free trails, while Haldon Forest near Exeter is the perfect place to discover mountain biking.

Cornwall is blessed with perhaps the best loved traffic free trail in the country, The Camel Trail, which runs from Padstow to Wadebridge along the route of an old railway line. The Camel Trail is but one of a wealth of trails in Cornwall that explore the county's natural beauty and industrial heritage. For further information on routes in Cornwall go here. 

Devon's Haldon Forest is a great place to take the family for an introduction to mountain biking, while road riders are well served by some challenging riding on Exmoor or Dartmoor. The Tarka Trail, running from Broughton, via Barnstaple, to Meeth is perhaps the county's most loved traffic free trail. For further information on routes in Devon, go here. 

LEISURE: Grand Western Canal: This is a lovely peaceful cycle route, often along the towpath, beside this tranquil stretch of waterway through the heart of Devon between Tiverton and the Somerset border
LEISURE: Camel Trail: A flat, scenic and traffic-free route which begins and ends in pasty capital Padstow. The trail is the disused Wadebridge to Padstow railway line which has now been resurfaced for cycling.
LEISURE: Coast to Coast Mineral Tramway: A fascinating route over Cornwall's old mining area, traversing the Cornish Peninsula from coast to coast.
LEISURE: Croydon Hill: Enjoy stunning views of the local area from the woodland. All of the trails at Croydon Hill are firetracks.
LEISURE: Wheal Martyn Clay Trails to Eden Project: Enjoy a spectacular look at the entire St Austell Bay as this ride offers 360 degree panoramic views of the area
MTB: Great Flat Lode Trail: A 6.5 mile off road trail running through a swathe of industrial artefacts from Cornwall's tin mining past.
MTB: Haldon Forest: Devon's most complete and well-packaged MTB experience with three trails from beginner to expert.
LEISURE: Crediton Circular Cycle Route: This 18 mile route explores the rolling country north of Crediton. It takes in some extremely attractive scenery and spectacular views, although there are some steep climbs!
LEISURE: Granite Way: Get unrivalled views of Dartmoor and the west Devon countryside from the Meldon Viaduct. This ride is mainly alongside the steam train route and on old railway tracks.
LEISURE: Bere Peninsula Route: Nine mile leisure route in Devon's Tamar Valley AONB. Quiet roads but steep hills.
ROAD: Exmoor Cycle Route: The 60 mile circular route encompasses the best that Exmoor has to offer, crossing the border into Devon and back into Somerset.