The Granite Way is a route of 18 km (11 miles) consisting mainly of a motor traffic-free cycle/walkway between Okehampton (near the railway station) and Lydford. It was built by Devon County Council [1] (DCC) and is part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 27 ‘ Devon Coast to Coast’ between Ilfracombe and Plymouth. [2] It is maintained jointly by DCC and Sustrans. [3] Currently, the Way is supported by a Sunday-only train service during summer months to and from Okehampton railway station providing links to nearby Exeter [4] run by DCC and Great Western Railway.
The Granite Way largely follows the course of the former Southern Region railway line. [5] The route includes notable features such as crossing the Meldon Viaduct and Lake Viaduct [6] [7] both of which were formerly railway bridges and are of historical interest. [3] The Granite Way featured in Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon. [8]
Much of the Way is within Dartmoor National Park.
The Granite Way is a route of 18 km (11 miles) consisting mainly of a motor traffic-free cycle/walkway between Okehampton (near the railway station) and Lydford. It was built by Devon County Council [1] (DCC) and is part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 27 ‘ Devon Coast to Coast’ between Ilfracombe and Plymouth. [2] It is maintained jointly by DCC and Sustrans. [3] Currently, the Way is supported by a Sunday-only train service during summer months to and from Okehampton railway station providing links to nearby Exeter [4] run by DCC and Great Western Railway.
The Granite Way largely follows the course of the former Southern Region railway line. [5] The route includes notable features such as crossing the Meldon Viaduct and Lake Viaduct [6] [7] both of which were formerly railway bridges and are of historical interest. [3] The Granite Way featured in Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon. [8]
Much of the Way is within Dartmoor National Park.