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Woodbury common loop from Honiton — Pebblebed Heaths in East Devon

Woodbury common loop from Honiton — Pebblebed Heaths in East Devon

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Woodbury common loop from Honiton — Pebblebed Heaths in East Devon

03:41

49.6km

630m

Gravel riding

The pebblebed heaths of East Devon are a number of neighbouring commons, including Dalditch, Withycombe, Lympstone, East Budleigh, Bicton, Woodbury, Colaton Raleigh, Hawkerland, Venn Ottery, Aylesbeare and Harpford. They characterise much of the rural landscape to the east of Exeter.

These areas were formed some 245 million years ago, formerly…

Last updated: July 5, 2024

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East Devon National Landscape

Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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16.7 km

Venn Ottery Common Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

For a quiet slice of the East Devon pebblebed heath, visit the small nature reserve at Venn Ottery Common. Be aware that the boggy tracks and footpaths can get very …

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19.9 km

Aylesbeare Common

Highlight • Natural

Heathland, woodland, streams and ponds make a haven for wildlife at RSPB Aylesbeare Common, where you can find yellowhammers, dartford warblers, tree pipits, stonechats and nightjars, depending on the season.

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24.7 km

Woodbury Common Trails from Woodbury Castle

Highlight • Natural

It's almost as if Woodbury Common was made for gravel riders and mountain bikers. Besides being the training ground for the nearby Royal Marines, the Common features a network of …

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27.3 km

Holly Trail (Eastern Edge of Woodbury Common)

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

AKA the Holly Trail, a singletrack bridleway along the eastern edge of the common next to the fields. Best on a MTB and sketchy fun on a gravel bike!

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49.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

6.87 km

3.25 km

2.51 km

326 m

300 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

14.2 km

7.19 km

1.14 km

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Monday 18 May

15°C

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68 %

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Woodbury common loop from Honiton — Pebblebed Heaths in East Devon

Venn Ottery Common Nature Reserve

Aylesbeare Common

Woodbury Common Trails from Woodbury Castle

Holly Trail (Eastern Edge of Woodbury Common)

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