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Tiverton to Bampton

Short (0-10 miles)
This ride takes you from the centre of Tiverton, past the magnificent gothic National Trust property Knightshayes, and into the heart of the picturesque Bampton. Challenging with some tough uphill sections. Knightshayes itself is worth a visit with beautiful grounds and refreshments available in the Stable café. You will also find plenty of refreshment in Bampton which has a number of pubs and cafes, as well as shops and a heritage centre.
Tiverton to Bampton

Approximate Time: 1hr

Distance: 7.3miles/11.7km

Type of Cycle: Challenging, following rolling and often steep Devon lanes with long uphill sections, fast descents, and narrow hedge‑lined stretches where surfaces can be muddy, gravelly, or debris‑strewn. Expect sustained climbing, tight bends, and variable rural road conditions.

Directions:

  1. Start in the centre of Tiverton at the base of Bampton Street, opposite Banbury's department store.
  2. Continue on Bampton Street. Go straight over at the crossroads onto Park Street.
  3. Continue onto Park Road with People's Park on your left.
  4. Continue onto Brickhouse Hill.
  5. At the end of the road turn right onto Lea Road.
  6. Cross over the road and, after a few metres, turn left onto Bolham Lane.
  7. Continue on Bolham Lane, crossing a bridge over the A361.
  8. Turn right into Knightshayes Court and travel up the driveway.
  9. Continue on past Knightshayes Court and take the second left.
  10. Continue on this track.
  11. At the end of the track turn right onto Firebeacon Lane.
  12. At the end of the road turn left.
  13. Continue onto Vanpost Hill for several miles.
  14. Continue onto Old Tiverton Road.
  15. Arriving in Bampton continue onto Briton Street.
  16. Continue onto Brook Street.

Tiverton to Bampton

Bampton & The Exmoor Fringe, Tiverton & The Exe Valley

Whichever route you choose, please observe The Countryside Code.  Please park your car with consideration to residents and other road users and, most important of all, enjoy yourself and our lovely Mid Devon countryside.

The Countryside Code:

  • Respect other people and enjoy the outdoors and the communities you visit.
  • Leave gates and property as you find them.
  • Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home.
  • Keep dogs under effective control.
  • Plan ahead and be prepared and use pathways unless wider accesses are available.
  • Follow advice and local signage.
  • For the full Countryside Code, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code

Mid Devon District Council at Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, EX16 6PP (“we”, “us” or “our”) operate the website www.visitmiddevon.co.uk (our “Website“).

We provide information for users of the Website (“you” or “your“), including written, diagrammatic and photographic material, in relation to walking and cycling routes in Devon (the “Routes“). Whilst every effort is taken to ensure that the Routes are correct and accurate, we do not accept any responsibility for errors, omissions or other inaccuracies.

Details of the Routes may change for a number of reasons including, but not limited to, changes in the landscape, variances of rights of way, adverse weather conditions or livestock. We do not guarantee to monitor these and it is your responsibility to make appropriate enquiries to determine whether any such situations have affected the Routes and it is your responsibility to check for the suitability of a Route and for the existence of any hazards.

You are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing whilst using the Routes – it is essential that you are properly equipped and that you are using the Routes in conjunction with a map and compass. We may give an indication of the nature and difficulty of the Routes, however it remains entirely your responsibility to ensure that they are suitable and that you are fit and capable enough to undertake them.  Please remember that mountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk. It should only be undertaken with a full understanding of all inherent risks. The difficulty levels provided are only guides and must always be used in conjunction with the exercise of your own experience, intuition and careful judgment.

We will not be liable in any way for any direct, indirect, punitive or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way in connection with, the use of the Routes or participation in related activities. If you choose to rely on the Routes or participate in such activities, including walking the Routes, you do so entirely at your own risk.

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