The Granite Way
This route is very easy. Primarily it is used as a warm up gives the riders a decent opportunity to acquaint themselves with their hire bikes.
The excellent mainly traffic-free cycleway between Okehampton and Lydford is part of the National Cycle Network route number 27 ‘Devon Coast to Coast’ between Ilfracombe and Plymouth.
THE GRANITE WAY HAS THREE MAIN SECTIONS
Okehampton Station to Meldon Viaduct
From Okehampton Station the trail runs traffic-free parallel to the railway line, which takes passenger trains to Meldon and carries aggregate from Meldon Quarry. To the north the are superb views with Okehampton’s motte & bailey castle in the valley below. To the south rises Dartmoor with High Willhays, one of the highest peaks on the moor, not far away.Meldon Viaduct to Lake Viaduct
Continuing along the railway line the trail passes the highest point on the railway in a deep cutting where before emerging at the gates where the lane leads to the water treatment works at Prewley. Crossing this lane by the cattle grid the trail continues west towards Lake Viaduct. The dramatically craggy features of Sourton Tors are clearly visible to the south and further west in the distance is Brenttor Church on a distinctive knoll.Lake Viaduct to Lydford
Lake Viaduct is built of local stone and offers spectacular views of the moor and surrounding countryside. Upon reaching the junction with the A386 it is possible to turn left and follow the road for a 1 km before turning left again onto the moor at Nodden Gate. Alternatively follow the road right for approx 170 meters and turn left back onto the Granite Way. Over Crandford Bridge through Great Crandford and past Fernworthy Down before turning left onto a minor road to reach the Dartmoor Inn.
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