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So as I wind down ahead of my new job starting in May I now have 6 four day weeks to enjoy. It would be a shame to waste these, but we only have one car but am based in Exeter. So this get's me thinking; Where can I go riding that can be accessed via train with out to many road miles?

Ideas on a postcard viewers!


 
Posted : 20/03/2017 3:25 pm
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quantocks is about 8 miles ride from taunton station.


 
Posted : 20/03/2017 3:28 pm
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Ohh good shout. Not done the Quantocks either. Any routes suggestions?


 
Posted : 20/03/2017 3:30 pm
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Get train to Plymouth and ride back to Exeter across the moor!

[url] http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/plymuff-to-exeter-pic-heavy ][/url]

Train to Bodmin and ride over to Grogley along the cyclepath?


 
Posted : 20/03/2017 3:40 pm
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Train to Bodmin and ride over to Grogley along the cyclepath?

bodmin parkway is closer to cardinham. grogley is a quite a haul.


 
Posted : 20/03/2017 3:43 pm
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+1 for Plymouth and then back up


 
Posted : 20/03/2017 3:49 pm
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Dorset is easy reach, even easier if you cycle back toward Exeter and pick up another station back.

Salisbury & Wylye Valley? Maybe take in Stonehenge from a safe distance? Not the Quantocks but nice riding in its own way.

Both different options to whats on your doorstep.


 
Posted : 20/03/2017 3:52 pm
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bodmin parkway is closer to cardinham. grogley is a quite a haul.

Sorry, meant Parkway, and yes Grogley is a fair way out the other side of Bodmin but it has the better trails!!


 
Posted : 20/03/2017 3:53 pm
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agree but i thought the not too many road miles would put it out of contention.

gawton is rideable from bere alston station.


 
Posted : 20/03/2017 4:24 pm