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Welcome to Hooked on Cycling Holidays and our Cycling holidays in England. We have two biking vacations in Devon and Cornwall which are two counties in the south western region of England. Our two self guided tours are available as a seven night self guided cycle tour and a short four night self guided cycle tour. Both tours are graded as a level 2-3 tour making them suitable for guests with some cycling experience. Our seven night tour takes you along the 223 miles of the National cycle network following dedicated cycle ways , country lanes and quiet minor roads. At the end of the trip you will have half a day to visit the world famous Eden Project. The route will take you from Plymouth on the south coast , across country to the north coast , you then head west along the coast until heading south back to the south coast of Cornwall. The four night trip basically follows the first few days of the seven night tour. Along the tour you will see typical English country villages and market towns.
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Available May to September
Level 2-3 self guided tour
Daily schedule 7 Night tour
Day 1 arrive in Plymouth
After your arrival in Plymouth explore Plymouth’s historic Hoe and Barbican
Day 2 Plymouth to Okehampton, 40 miles
Today you cycle up the Plym Valley onto Dartmoor on traffic-free cycle paths. The stannery town of Tavistock is a good place for lunch and a visit to the pannier market. Visit the mysterious Brentor Church sitting a top its granite plug and take in the stunning views.
Day 3 Okehampton to Ilfracombe, 62 miles
A challenging day crossing undulating countryside on quiet country lanes and traffic-free cycle paths. Cycle on the Tarka Trail by the River Torridge to Bideford and then along the River Taw estuary to Barnstaple. You finish with a downhill run into Ilfracombe.
Day 4 Ilfracombe to Bideford, 31 miles
An easy day cycling back to Bideford taking the coast road this time with its stunning view of the 3 mile long Woolacombe Sand. Maybe time for a swim or a little surfing?
Day 5 Bideford to Bude, 37 miles
A very pleasant ride through the Devon countryside on traffic-free trails and quiet country lanes, finishing at Bude on the north coast of Cornwall. Complete the day with a sunset stroll along the golden sandy beach.
Day 6 Bude to Bodmin, 38 miles
As you cycle along the majestic north coast look out for the intriguing chevron folds in the rock face. Then you turn inland and head across Bodmin Moor, followed by a rewarding downhill stretch into the Camel Valley and along the Camel Trail into Bodmin
Day 7 Bodmin to Charlestown, via Eden Project, 15 miles
A short challenging ride from Bodmin along quiet country lanes to the Eden Project. The entry fee is reduced as you have arrived by bike! You will need several hours to explore the humid and tropic biomes, the largest in the world. A short ride takes you to the 18th century port of Charlestown on the south coast of Cornwall. The harbour is home to some find old sailing ships and has been used as a location for many films.
Day 8: tour complete after breakfast
Optional transfer back to Plymouth ( £30 per person ) or take the trai n from St Austell to Plymouth
Daily schedule 4 night tour
Day 1 arrive in Plymouth
Explore Plymouth’s historic Hoe and Barbican
Day 2 Plymouth to Okehampton, 40 miles
Today you cycle up the Plym Valley onto Dartmoor on traffic-free cycle paths. The stannery town of Tavistock is a good place for lunch and a visit to the pannier market. Visit the mysterious Brentor Church sitting atop its granite plug and take in the stunning views.
Day 3 Okehampton to Bideford, 30 miles
A pleasant day crossing undulating countryside on quiet country lanes and traffic-free cycle paths Cycle on the Tarka Trail by the River Torridge to Bideford, a port on the north coast of Devon.
Day 4 Bideford to Ilfracombe, 32 miles
Continuing along the Tarka Trail you cycle along the River Taw estuary to Barnstaple. A little bit of a climb is rewarding by the stunning view of the 3 mile long Woolacombe Sand. Maybe time for a swim or a little surfing? You finish with a downhill run into Ilfracombe.
Day 5: tour complete after breakfast
If you arrived by train to Plymouth we can transfer you to Barnstaple for your train departure ( £20 per person )
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What is Included
- 4 or 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast
- 3 star hotels , inns and 3 or 4 star guest houses
- 21 speed Rental cycle
- Information Pack
- Routes and Maps
- Luggage transfers
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Extras
- Cost before and after tour
- Extra nights
- Single Supplement
- Private airport transfer
- Private transfers at end of the tour
- Car Parking
- Travel Insurance
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Tariff 2007
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Tour Code CEDC7 7 Night
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Tour Code CEDC4 4 Night
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Single occupancy
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£625
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£349
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Price per person based on two persons sharing double/twin room
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£525
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£299
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How to get there
By Plane
To Bristol , Exeter , Newquay , Plymouth or London airports and then by train to Plymouth.
By Train
To Plymouth and return from St Austell ( 7 night tour ) or Barnstaple ( 4 night tour ) .
On the 4 day trip , if you arrive by car , you can park at Oakhampton . Transfer on Day 2 to Plymouth to start you cycle and transfer back to Oakhampton on night of Day 4. Transfers and car parking is £37.50 per person ( Minimum 2 persons).
Car parking for our 7 night cycle tour, £4 per day per vehicle , transfer costs for the 7 night cycle tour, tour end to Plymouth on day 8 £42.50 per person ( minimum 2 people )
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