Denbury Delight
Sunday 17th November at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.
Book Now. It's Free| Cycling time | Ride distance | Suitable for | Distance from me | Ride level |
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| 90 Mins | 13 Miles | 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. | ? Miles |
Steady
If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
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Torbay
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- Starting Point & Postcode
- Meet outside the Occombe Farm Shop Occombe Farm, off Preston Down Road TQ3 1RN
- Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
- 2 hours 40 mins (1 hours 30 mins cycling)
- Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
- Road
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Sky Ride Local in Torbay
If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.
Are you up for a challenge?!
This ride starts out form the wonderful Occombe Farm on the edge of Torbay and uses quiet roads and bridal ways to explore the countryside nearby.
The destination for this ride is the typical Devon Village of Denbury, but before we get there we will pass by the medieval fortress of Compton Castle with high its high curtain walls and towers. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/compton-castle
Once in Denbury there will be chance to stop for a break and refreshments at the Village green.
After our stop we will meander our way back through Ipplepen and Marldon before getting back to Occombe Farm.
Although short at 13 miles this is a hilly and challenging route as we climb away from the coast so make sure your gears are working well and be prepared to tackle the hills.
Additional Information
Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait.
- Car Parking
- Yes, at Occombe Farm Car Park, just past the entrance to the Occombe Farm Shop on Preston Down Road.
- Nearest Train Station
- Paignton Train Station, 2 miles.
Meet the Ride Leaders
To be confirmed
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