I’ll be visiting Dartmouth for a week this summer (coming from Bend, OR, USA), and would love to get out and ride some scenic/historic areas. Ideally I would love to do something with views of the sea, but really just want a nice scenic ride (10-25 miles?). I haven’t had much luck finding anything in my searches, so I figured I’d reach out and see if anyone has any ideas. The closest thing I’ve found to what I’m looking for is probably “Mount Edgcumbe”, but I’m looking for some other options.
Thanks in advance. Could also use some recommendations on where to rent gear.
I don't know the area well, but Dartmoor is scenic, and not too far.
Exmoor a bit further north is also scenic, and does have views over the Bristol channel to Wales.
If you are looking at planning a ride out of Dartmouth, https://m0.footpathmaps.com is a good resource. You can ride your bike on any bridleway on the OS map, (there will be marked with signposts with a horse on) looks like there is one that goes south from Dartmouth to the castle then around the cliffside.