Cycling in Bideford
1 cycling route from Bideford, England, United Kingdom, 45 km, 45 km mapped in all, with up to 520 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (12 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 17% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 45 km
- Biggest day
- 520 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Longest gap
- 28 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 17% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 28 km on Bideford – Barnstaple.
Cycling guide to Bideford
Bideford in England serves as the start for a 44.7 km loop route passing through numerous places including Littleham, Barnstaple, Northam, and Appledore. This route climbs a total of 681 m, with the highest point at 201 m. Riders encounter a significant climb starting at 24.9 km, lasting 2.8 km with an average gradient of 4% and a maximum of 9.9%, reaching 148 m elevation. The loop reaches several villages such as Westleigh, Instow, Fremington, Tawstock, and several others before returning to Bideford. With 99% paved surface, 7.4 km of riding on main roads without a cycle lane, and 2.6 km of cycle paths, the route provides a varied riding experience. The longest stretch without services is 27.6 km, and three railway stations are near the route, offering transportation access.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
The recorded data shows July conditions with a temperature of 14°C, indicating summer is a suitable time to ride.
Terrain
The terrain includes rolling hills with a notable climb of 111 m over 2.8 km, averaging 4% gradient and maxing at 9.9%. The highest elevation on the route is 201 m, indicating moderate elevation changes and varied gradients throughout the loop.