Active Devon > Cycling the Ruby Country - Halwill to Ashwater loop
Distance: 9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
End points: Halwill (Grid Ref SX 427 994)
Halwill (Grid Ref SX 427 994).
The route encircles the beautiful and infrequently visited upper River Carey valley and provides a snapshot of deepest, rural Devon. Twisting and turning the undulating lanes offer glimpses of distant farms, cottages and hamlets nestling quietly amidst the rolling greenery.
Relevant maps/guides: Explorer (1:25,000) No. 112 Launceston & Holsworthy; Landranger (1:50,000) No. 190 Bude and Clovelly
Facilities along route: Nearby Halwill Junction has a pub, shops and post office.
Please note that this is not a Devon County Council maintained route. This route can be steep in parts.
Theme: Country, Nature,
Style of route: On Road,
Area: North Devon, Torridge.
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Halwill is a stop on the X9 bus service from Exeter, through Okehampton to Holsworthy and Bude. For timetable details please click on the Traveline link on the left.