The Granite Way Explained

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 27Devon 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. The Granite Way featured in Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon.[8]

Much of the Way is within Dartmoor National Park.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Rail firm wins cycling award . 19 September 2018 . BBC News . 21 October 2002 . bbcnews.
  2. Web site: NCN Route 27 . Sustrans . sustrans . 18 September 2018.
  3. Web site: The Granite Way . cycleseven.org . 18 September 2018 . c7.
  4. Web site: The Sunday Rover, Exeter service . Dartmoor Railway . 19 September 2018 . dartrail.
  5. Web site: The Granite Way. Explore Devon . 18 September 2018 . expldev.
  6. Web site: Lake Viaduct . www.waymarking.com . 18 September 2018 . lakev.
  7. Web site: Film clip of Lake Viaduct . Devon Cycle Hire . 18 September 2018 . devcyc.
  8. News: Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon . 19 September 2018 . The Guardian . 27 April 2016 . guard.