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Bounce

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It isn't really a commuting route I'm after, but this seemed the place to ask... I'm off to Devon for a long weekend and the main route I need is from the train station (Barnstaple) to my campsite (Summer Meadow/The Hide Out EX33 1JG) Does anyone have any experience cycling around that way? I was thinking about NCN27 but I'm not sure if it is the shortest/easiest route... Does anyone know a better route or where I can find one? The best I've found so far is Google Maps, any reccommendations? Also, I'm not that great with maps, so I can't figure out the terrain... Is it really steep or will it be rideable for someone who only cycles casually? Sorry, I know that's loads of questions :biggrin: Any help appreciated! Lauren x
 

stoofer

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Bikehike tells you about the terrain on a particular route with its google map/ordnance survey combo.
 

Jake

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Oooooooo Barnstable, not a nice place. The locals are all a bit, how do you say, related to each other? We got chased out of town once with bottles and bats. Not sure if it was because we were not local people.
 
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Bounce

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thanks guys... Fortunately I don't intend on staying in Barnstaple longer than it takes to say "Is that where I get on the cycle route? Thanks!" ;) sounds like a scary place :S stoofer, that site's brilliant, I've not fully explored the features yet but the elevation/gradient tool is excellent!
 

Jim_Noir

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Why does it seem that cycle paths go through areas where Psychopaths live? There are parts of NCR7 that even the USMC in a hummer would avoid.
 
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Bounce

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It's gotta be said, my experience confirms this theory. The only NCR I know of through my town (can't remember the number) goes through most of the worst areas, but conveniently very close to the hospital (for various reasons, including that I work there, lol)
 

Jim_Noir

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I don't touch the cycle route on my way to work, I go via the main road. I walked along the cycleroute one day and this confirmed that I'd never use it!
 
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