The 99-mile Route 27 route combines the beaches and estuaries of North Devon with the lush green valleys of West Country rivers. Many sections of Route 27 are traffic-free and flat, making them ideal for families or less experienced cyclists.
The Devon Coast to Coast route combines the beaches and estuaries of North Devon with the lush green valleys of the Torridge, the Tavy, the Walkham and other West Country rivers.
The route also skirts around the western flank of Dartmoor, offering superb views of Cornwall and the surrounding area.
On top of that there are many local links and spurs to explore.
Largely tracing the course of former railway lines, the route takes you through tunnels and across the breathtaking viaducts and bridges given to us by Victorian railway engineers.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/devon-coast-to-coast/
Leaving Ilfracombe, the route travels south and takes you on a traffic-free path before joining quiet roads that provide superb views of Braunton.
At Braunton, the route starts a 30-mile traffic-free section on almost entirely level former railway lines beside the beautiful Taw and Torridge estuaries via Barnstaple, Bideford and Great Torrington to the villages of Petrockstowe and Meeth.
This section of the route is known as the Tarka Trail and is perfect for families and less experienced cyclists.
Next you’ll head further south to Okehampton on quiet roads. The route from there to Lydford is known as the Granite Way.
Between Tavistock and Plymouth the Devon Coast to Coast route is known as the Drake's Trail.
This has recently been developed into a fully traffic-free stretch of National Cycle Route with the addition of the dizzying Gem Bridge. Young cyclists (and the young at heart) will find this crossing this bridge thrilling.
On arrival in Plymouth the route travels along the seafront, past the National Marine Aquarium and Tinside Lido - a fantastic seawater pool in an Art Deco style.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-27/
Explore Devon The route combines the beaches and estuaries of North Devon with the lush green valleys of the Torridge, the Tavy, the Walkham and other evocative West Country rivers. It also skirts round the western flank of Dartmoor, offering superb views of Devon and the surrounding area. There are also many local links and spurs to explore. Largely tracing the course of former railway lines, the route takes you through tunnels and across the breathtaking viaducts and bridges bequeathed by Victorian railway engineers.
http://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/devon-coast-coast-ncn27/
Route in Devon
Ilfracombe - Braunton - Barnstaple
Barnstaple - Bideford - Great Torrington - Okehampton
Okehampton - Lydford - Tavistock - Plymouth
Open Street Map
https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=9/50.6669/-3.9413&layers=C
Wikipedia
The Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route is a 99-mile waymarked route from Ilfracombe in north Devon to Plymouth in south Devon. It skirts the National Parks of both Exmoor and Dartmoor and incorporates part of the Tarka Trail in the north, The Granite Way from Okehampton to Lydford and Drake's Trail from Tavistock to Plymouth.
Created by Sustrans, the sustainable travel charity, the cycleway runs for over half its length on off-road routes along disused railway lines. The route is part of the National Cycle Network and is designated National Cycle Route 27. It includes the Tarka Trail, the Granite Way and Drake's Trail, all off-road, plus generally quiet country lanes and bridleways. 71 miles (114 km) of the route are designated traffic-free, with at least one section between Braunton and Meeth being 30 miles (48 km) long.
Towns that can be visited along the way include Tavistock, Okehampton, Bideford and Barnstaple.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Coast_to_Coast_Cycle_Route
