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{{Short description|Walking and cycling route in Devon}}
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{{Update|part=the [[dartmoor line]]|date=August 2024}}[[File:Meldon viaduct from below.jpg|thumb|The [[Meldon Viaduct]] is a [[scheduled monument]] and forms part of the Granite Way near [[Okehampton]].]]
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[[File:Meldon viaduct from below.jpg|thumb|The [[Meldon Viaduct]] is a [[scheduled monument]] and forms part of the Granite Way near [[Okehampton]].]]
[[File:Lake Viaduct.jpg|thumb|Approximately in the middle of the Granite Way is Lake Viaduct, opened in 1874.]]
[[File:Lake Viaduct.jpg|thumb|Approximately in the middle of the Granite Way is Lake Viaduct, opened in 1874.]]
[[File:Lydford castle south east.jpg|thumb|The south-west end of the Granite Way is near [[Lydford Castle]]]]
[[File:Lydford castle south east.jpg|thumb|The south-west end of the Granite Way is near [[Lydford Castle]]]]
'''The Granite Way''' is a route of 18&nbsp;km (11 miles) consisting mainly of a motor traffic-free cycle/walkway between [[Okehampton]] (near the [[Okehampton railway station|railway station]]) and [[Lydford]]. It was built by [[Devon County Council]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Rail firm wins cycling award | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2346565.stm |accessdate=19 September 2018 |work=The Guardian |date=21 October 2002 |ref=bbcnews}}</ref> (DCC) and is part of the [[National Cycle Network|National Cycle Network (NCN)]] [[National Cycle Route 27|Route 27]] ‘[[Devon]] Coast to Coast’ between [[Ilfracombe]] and [[Plymouth]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NCN Route 27 |url=https://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/route-27 |website=Sustrans |ref=sustrans | accessdate=18 September 2018}}</ref> It is maintained jointly by DCC and [[Sustrans]].<ref name=c7>{{cite web |title=The Granite Way |url=http://cycleseven.org/the-granite-way |website=cycleseven.org |accessdate=18 September 2018 |ref=c7}}</ref> Currently, the Way is supported by a Sunday-only train service during summer months to and from [[Okehampton railway station]] providing links to nearby [[Exeter]]<ref>{{cite web |title=The Sunday Rover, Exeter service |url=https://www.dartmoorrailway.com/ride/the-sunday-rover/ |website=Dartmoor Railway |accessdate=19 September 2018 |ref=dartrail}}</ref> run by DCC and [[Great Western Railways]].
'''The Granite Way''' is a route of 18&nbsp;km (11 miles) consisting mainly of a motor traffic-free cycle/walkway between [[Okehampton]] (near the [[Okehampton railway station|railway station]]) and [[Lydford]]. It was built by [[Devon County Council]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Rail firm wins cycling award | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2346565.stm |accessdate=19 September 2018 |work=BBC News |date=21 October 2002 |ref=bbcnews}}</ref> (DCC) and is part of the [[National Cycle Network|National Cycle Network (NCN)]] [[National Cycle Route 27|Route 27]] ‘[[Devon]] Coast to Coast’ between [[Ilfracombe]] and [[Plymouth]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NCN Route 27 |url=https://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/route-27 |website=Sustrans |ref=sustrans | accessdate=18 September 2018}}</ref> It is maintained jointly by DCC and [[Sustrans]].<ref name=c7>{{cite web |title=The Granite Way |url=http://cycleseven.org/the-granite-way |website=cycleseven.org |accessdate=18 September 2018 |ref=c7}}</ref> Currently, the Way is supported by a Sunday-only train service during summer months to and from [[Okehampton railway station]] providing links to nearby [[Exeter]]<ref>{{cite web |title=The Sunday Rover, Exeter service |url=https://www.dartmoorrailway.com/ride/the-sunday-rover/ |website=Dartmoor Railway |accessdate=19 September 2018 |ref=dartrail}}</ref> run by DCC and [[Great Western Railway (train operating company)|Great Western Railway]].


The Granite Way largely follows the course of the former Southern Region railway line.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/granite-way-3/ |website=Explore Devon | title=The Granite Way|accessdate=18 September 2018 |ref=expldev}}</ref> The route includes notable features such as crossing the [[Meldon Viaduct]] and Lake Viaduct<ref>{{cite web |title=Lake Viaduct |url=http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM55XQ_Lake_Viaduct_Near_Bridestowe_Okehampton_Devon_UK |website=www.waymarking.com |accessdate=18 September 2018 |ref=lakev}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Film clip of Lake Viaduct |url=https://devoncyclehire.co.uk/thegraniteway.html |website=Devon Cycle Hire |accessdate=18 September 2018 |ref=devcyc}}</ref> both of which were formerly railway bridges and are of historical interest.<ref name=c7 /> The Granite Way featured in ''Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon |url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/apr/27/five-best-scenic-bike-rides-devon-dartmoor-exmoor-england |accessdate=19 September 2018 |work=The Guardian |date=27 April 2016 |ref=guard}}</ref>
The Granite Way largely follows the course of the [[Devon and Cornwall Railway|former Southern Region railway line]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/granite-way-3/ |website=Explore Devon | title=The Granite Way|date=13 July 2015 |accessdate=18 September 2018 |ref=expldev}}</ref> The route includes notable features such as crossing the [[Meldon Viaduct]] and Lake Viaduct<ref>{{cite web |title=Lake Viaduct |url=http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM55XQ_Lake_Viaduct_Near_Bridestowe_Okehampton_Devon_UK |website=www.waymarking.com |accessdate=18 September 2018 |ref=lakev}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Film clip of Lake Viaduct |url=https://devoncyclehire.co.uk/thegraniteway.html |website=Devon Cycle Hire |accessdate=18 September 2018 |ref=devcyc}}</ref> both of which were formerly railway bridges and are of historical interest.<ref name=c7 /> The Granite Way featured in ''Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon |url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/apr/27/five-best-scenic-bike-rides-devon-dartmoor-exmoor-england |accessdate=19 September 2018 |work=The Guardian |date=27 April 2016 |ref=guard}}</ref>


Much of the Way is within [[Dartmoor National Park]].
Much of the Way is within [[Dartmoor National Park]].
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dartmoor.co.uk/active-dartmoor/dartmoor-cycling/the-granite-way-cycle-route-p250623 The Granite Way Cycle Trail] - Dartmoor Tourism
* [https://www.visitdartmoor.co.uk/get-active/cycling-on-dartmoor/the-granite-way The Granite Way Cycle Trail] – Dartmoor Tourism


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Cycleways in England]]
[[Category:Cycleways in England]]
[[Category:Footpaths in Devon]]
[[Category:Footpaths in Devon]]
[[Category:Rail trails in England]]

Latest revision as of 15:34, 8 September 2024

The Meldon Viaduct is a scheduled monument and forms part of the Granite Way near Okehampton.
Approximately in the middle of the Granite Way is Lake Viaduct, opened in 1874.
The south-west end of the Granite Way is near Lydford Castle

The Granite Way is a route of 18 km (11 miles) consisting mainly of a motor traffic-free cycle/walkway between Okehampton (near the railway station) and Lydford. It was built by Devon County Council[1] (DCC) and is part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 27 ‘Devon Coast to Coast’ between Ilfracombe and Plymouth.[2] It is maintained jointly by DCC and Sustrans.[3] Currently, the Way is supported by a Sunday-only train service during summer months to and from Okehampton railway station providing links to nearby Exeter[4] run by DCC and Great Western Railway.

The Granite Way largely follows the course of the former Southern Region railway line.[5] The route includes notable features such as crossing the Meldon Viaduct and Lake Viaduct[6][7] both of which were formerly railway bridges and are of historical interest.[3] The Granite Way featured in Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon.[8]

Much of the Way is within Dartmoor National Park.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rail firm wins cycling award". BBC News. 21 October 2002. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  2. ^ "NCN Route 27". Sustrans. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  3. ^ a b "The Granite Way". cycleseven.org. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  4. ^ "The Sunday Rover, Exeter service". Dartmoor Railway. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  5. ^ "The Granite Way". Explore Devon. 13 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Lake Viaduct". www.waymarking.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  7. ^ "Film clip of Lake Viaduct". Devon Cycle Hire. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  8. ^ "Five of the best scenic bike rides in Devon". The Guardian. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
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