Everything you need to know whether your traveling by train staying overnight, riding, parking up or wanting to hire a bike.
Rail Links
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West Exe
Dawlish Dawlish like Exeter is on the main line and most train operators will allow between 3 (Crosscountry) and 5 bikes (First Great Western) to travel on a train. Please make sure you book a space on the train to ensure you can travel with your bike. Dawlish Warren The next Station down from Dawlish is an ideal stop if you are planning on staying and want to combine a holiday with cycling. Starcross In addition to the railway station the ferry to Exmouth crosses just across the railway bridge. Please be aware that you will have to struggle up some stairs which is not ideal if you have panniers loaded. Where to Hire a Bike?
Where to Stay?
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North and East of the Exe
Exeter St Davids The main route and connection for most of the routes in and out of the South West. If you are coming from the North or South East this will allow you the onward travel to Exmouth, Topsham, Exton, Lymstone, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren or Starcross. |
Where to Park?
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Dawlish Railway Station
At the very start of the trail this is good place but does get very busy as beach goers also use it. |
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Dawlish Warren
An ideal place to start lots of car parking space and is very easy to get on the trail. |
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Starcross
Not a lot of spaces here but if you want to use the ferry across to Exmouth this is an ideal start point. |
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Swans Nest - Bird Sanctuary
Quite difficult to find if your new to the area. Head towards Dawlish and as you come to the mini roundabout at Exminster/the Swans Nest turn left and follow the gravel path until you see the car park. Ideal for getting to the Lock Keepers cottage and the Topsham Ferry. |
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Double Locks
If you want an Exeter start point this is ideal and should offer a lot of car parking spaces. Fifty yards down the road on the left you can enjoy a pint at the Double Locks pub. |
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Exwick
Apart from the British rail car parks at St Davids this is the next nearest car park and will allow you to ride through the quay and enjoy some of the beauty of the city. |