Today was good, rolling hills, quiet lanes and a bit of sun to warm the afternoon. We left Okehampton on the Granite Way (NCN 27) which contours the edge of Dartmoor for about 15km to Lydford and crosses 2 spectacular viaducts.
The National Trust own Lydford Gorge so a tea shop and visit to the impressive Devil's Cauldron were essential.
Leaving Dartmoor and the Sustrans route at Brentor the slingshot seemed to work as we had a brisk decent to the River Tamar. We entered Cornwall and gradual ascent brought us to the edge of Bodmin Moor, even more ascent and we reached the Wheal Tor Hotel with fine views from their terrace.
Set in a coppice with camping pods and free range animals everywhere, this is a quirky hill top retreat. Coincidentally, we chatted to the owner about our journey and he told us that his 68 year old friend called Maggie is also doing the coast by bike with her dog in a trailer. She will be staying at Wheal Tor in a few days time and we remember passing her travelling in the opposite direction on our way to Laxford Bridge on the west coast of Scotland, well done Maggie!
Figures:
Distance:- 47.1 km
Cycle Time:- 3 hours 53 minutes
Average speed:- 12.1 kph
Total Distance:- 5717 km
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