Cycling in Exeter

Haldon

Haldon Forest (haldonfreeride.org)is the best free spot for Freeride and North Shore locally, as well as having an extensive network of cross country routes. The whole forest has recently been refurbished by the Forestry Commission (haldonforestpark.org.uk), so there's plenty to ride, whatever the weather. Other areas for freeride include the excellent trails in Okehampton Forest and many secret areas. If you are looking for local freeriders, NorthShoreFreeRiders.

Woodbury Common

A huge area for cross county (and with the choice available in the area that is some accolade), but also a freeride spot. There are several bombholes and drops as well as excellently maintained dirt jumps. We're not about to give out directions, but if you want to know where to find dirt jumps, Woodbury's a good place to start.

Skate Parks / BMX Tracks

Exhibition Fields

A large street course with Skate-Lite surfacing designated for skating and BMXing. Two sets of ramps provide an opportunity to practice your tricks and grinding.

Flowerpot Chill Zone

This £84,000 skate park was designed by the City's teenagers, making it a 'park for the people'. The skate park, with Skate-Lite surfacing, has a variety of ramps, steps and grinds. A vert wall offers plenty of adventure for those who want it! The park has three quarter pipes and a number of boxes for grinding. The skate park is full of variety that makes it ideal for freestyle BMX riders.

Decoy BMX track

Decoy is situated out at March Barton and has excellent facilities, they also have a BMX club. Find out more at Decoy BMX track

Dartmoor

Dartmoor is a genuine cycling experience offering a range of routes to challenge all levels of ability and experience. Families can enjoy quiet days out along the trails created along disused railway lines, whilst the more experienced riders can test their stamina and endurance along The Dartmoor Way.

Tarka Trail

An ideal introduction to cycling for families and novices. The popular Tarka Trail is a gentle off-road route along the scenic banks of the Rivers Taw and Torridge.

Granite Way

Take advantage of a spectacular new cycle route through rural Devon known as The Granite Way. This 12km ride offers unrivalled views of the moors from the Meldon Viaduct.

Local Bike Shops

Exeter is a rural city and, for the most part, the community of cyclists and shops is close knit. IIn the unlikely event that we have not got what you need then we recommend cycvibes.co.uk (SCOTTUSA Test Ride Centre), www.richardsbikes.net on Pinhoe Road or, for your bike hire needs www.saddlepaddle.co.uk for a pleasant day at the canal.