Drakes Trail is part of National Cycle Network Route 27
For the latest information on the status of all NCN routes, local and national, please use the Sustrans online mapping facility.
The Dartmoor Partnership
For information on what to do and where to stay on Dartmoor visit: www.dartmoor.co.uk
The dartmoor partnership website promote many exciting events on the moor including any cycling and walking events organised on Drake's Trail. Click here for more inforamtion
Welcome to Drake’s Trail Drake’s Trail is a network of walking and cycling trails.
The network has something for all age groups and fitness levels, starting with the new off-road cycling section between Tavistock and Plymouth. The section linking Yelverton and Plymouth is already open. The remaining section linking Horrabridge and Tavistock is due to be completed by 2012.
The map shows how the routes currently fit together and how you can make the most of an active break in West Devon.
The Dartmoor partnership tell you everything you need to know before visiting the moor: www.dartmoor.co.uk
If you’re planning to visit Tavistock, all you need to know can be found at the Tavistock Tourist Information Centre:
01822 612938
email: tavistocktic@westdevon.gov.uk
Traveline can help you plan your journey to and around West Devon:
0871 200 22 33 www.traveline.org.uk
Users of the Drake’s Trail routes are encouraged to be environmentally responsible in your choice of transport. If you plan to drive to Devon please car share when possible. www.travelwise.org.uk
Bike Hire
How to use the podcasts
You can hire bikes at the following
locations on the Drake’s Trail:
Cyclelife Southwest 52-56 Embankment Road,
Prince Rock, Plymouth 01752 665553
Click on the podcast icon on the route map pages or visit www.drakestrailpodcasts.info and chose the route(s) you would like to walk or cycle. From there you can download the podcasts that are relevant to each route to your MP3 player.
When you are out on the trail, use your route map to find out where to listen to each podcast, then when you're done, take out your earphones until the next one… enjoy!
