On my morning jog I came across the extension of the NCN Route 27 being widened by the North Devon Council. Lots of squidgy mud and thick tyre tracks left by the dumper truck blurred by visions of happy, smiling families cycling through this sylvan wood. Just hope a burst of heavy rainfall won't wash away this path like it did to the adjacent route to Upcott? This cycle path runs from the edge of Buckland Barton to Knowle, running parallel with the former Braunton to Ilfracombe railway line. It joins the Tarka Trail at Braunton. The National Cycle Network is the organization behind the multitude of cycle paths that criss-cross our beautiful land. Many are traffic-free, but most of the routes run on quiet country lanes, old railway paths and bridle paths. The NCN was the brainchild of John Grimshaw and his merry band of friends....a group of enthusiasts who in my humble opinion have not received the honours they so richly deserve. My interest in all of this is a professional one because for the past 15 years I have been producing cycling maps, for the on, and off-road, fraternity.
My business, Goldeneye (www.goldeneyeguides.co.uk) and Sustrans (www.sustrans.org.uk) are having a special February promotion where we are offering a Buy One, Get One Free promotion. So, if you enjoy the freedom of two wheels, do have a look-see.
Two Wheels are the future.....who said that? Herewith, a collection of images from my cycling adventures. Enjoy!
My son Harry and "Fast" Al, my Routeman above Coniston, Cumbria
Two Mountain Bikers crossing Tarr Steps on Exmoor
Mountain Biker on Winsford Common, Exmoor
Al Churcher below Hound Tor, Dartmoor
A family cycling the Tarka Trail, Braunton, Devon
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