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Cycling and Walking in the South-West
Croyde Cycle produces writing and images related to Croyde and/or cycling in the South-West.
Published May 2006: North Devon Walking Map - Croyde & Georgeham and Mortehoe & Woolacombe
Published Oct 2005: Devon Cycle Map, Cornwall Cycle Map 1:100,000
North Devon has some of the finest cycling in the country. The Tarka Trail by Braunton is hard to beat and there is a network of quiet back roads behind Saunton Sands and over the hills inland. Village pubs and shops provide a welcome break. Forget the car, breathe quality air, feel the glow of exercise – it was you and you alone that got you from A to B. Enjoy!
Croyde Cycle is run by Mike Harrison from his home at Rose Cottage.
He
believes that in most cases it is the bike that is the best way to get
around North Devon. Croyde Cycle began in June 2005. It is hoped to add
much more information useful for cyclists, local travellers and visitors.
email:
tel: 01271 891160
post: Croyde Cycle,
Rose Cottage,
St Mary's Road,
Croyde,
Braunton,
Devon
EX33 1PF
Croyde Cycle press release 22nd May 2006:
Walking maps of Croyde/Georgeham and Mortehoe/Woolacombe
Two new walking maps may help residents and visitors discover more in North Devon. One map is of Georgeham parish and covers Croyde, Baggy Point, Putsborough, Georgeham and Saunton. The other is Mortehoe parish with Mortehoe and Woolacombe and stretches from Putsborough to Ilfracombe.
The maps at a scale of 1:12,500 are generously sprinkled with names and show the paths, physical features and plans of the villages. Information about geology, ecology and history is included, with illustrations. They are colourful, clear and conveniently robust (size 350 x 500). It is unlikely that a map with such detail for walkers has been seen before.
To get round North Devon, as they did a hundred years ago, Mike Harrison walks or cycles – getting there and enjoying the journey. He lives in Croyde and made the maps to promote walking and cycling in the area. The maps started with 1894 OS six inch maps, then each area was walked over and over until he was happy with the representation. Add in discussion with residents and library research.
The maps are a follow on from his 1:100,000 Cycle Map of Devon and Cycle Map of Cornwall, enthusiastically received by cyclists and handy to have in the car. Mike publishes as Croydecycle and the walking maps, price £2 each, are available from local shops and tourist information centres or visit www.croydecycle.co.uk
Mike Harrison, Rose Cottage, St Mary's Road, Croyde, Braunton, Devon EX33 1PF
01271 891160