East Devon Pebblebed Heaths – Blackhill Quarry Trail loop from Bicton

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East Devon Pebblebed Heaths – Blackhill Quarry Trail loop from Bicton

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East Devon Pebblebed Heaths – Blackhill Quarry Trail loop from Bicton

01:20

15.1km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.33 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.72 km

Honesty Shed

Highlight • Cafe

Stop and help yourself. Tea and cake.

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6.99 km

East Devon Pebblebed Heaths

Highlight • Natural Monument

The pebblebed heath land is part of the East Devon AONB and a SSSI. The heathland and underlying Triassic pebblebed geology is an important habitat for the plants and animals that live here.

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8.39 km

Woodbury Castle — Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Forest

An Iron Age hillfort now cloaked in beech trees, Woodbury Castle sits high on beautiful heathland. It has exceptional earthworks and you can roam amongst its ramparts and down into …

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8.72 km

View of the Exe Estuary

Highlight • Parking

From high up here near Woodbury Castle there are splendid views over the Exe Estuary. On a clear day you will even be able to spot Dartmoor.

There is a …

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10.7 km

Blackhill Quarry Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ride through the centre of the old quarry here, with the lakes to either side and views to the coast. Look out on the water for birds, including Canada geese and tufted ducks.

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12.7 km

Ruins

12.9 km

Hayeswood Lane Doubletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Brilliant mucky doubletrack lane from the common towards East Budleigh. Like with many of the farm tracks in this area, owned by Clinton Devon Estates, they have public access although …

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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