Devon Cycle Hire
Devon Cycle Hire
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Our cycle hire centre has direct access to The Granite Way. We provide quality bikes, friendly service and helpful advice with great value hire charges including family special offers. We're really passionate about all things bike and we want to pass on our love of cycling to you. At our centre we have everything you need for the perfect day out cycling, including Hamax child seats, Burley trailers, tag-a-longs and we even have a trailer you can hire for your dog! We are also a great place to stop for barista coffee, scrumptious cake or ice cream. Or maybe we can tempt you with a luxury hot chocolate? We are dog friendly with treats and ice creams for your pups! Please get in touch if you would like more details.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- larry5b678 contributionsShelter from the stormAfter several hours of cycling in miserable wind and rain, finding Devon Cycle Hire was like discovering an oasis in the desert. I enjoyed a dry place to wait out the worst of the weather, had a nice cup of tea and a scone, and had a pleasant hour or so chatting with the proprietor until the weather improved. Definitely one of the more memorable moments during my LeJog journey.Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 24 December 2023
- 728liz1 contributionGreat place to hire bikesReally great bike hire. The owner couldn’t be more helpful, even hired us bikes when they weren’t properly open for the season! Bikes were really comfortable and well maintained and it’s a great place to cycle from to view the Meldon viaduct and Dartmoor and nearly the entire route is on easy tarmac. Plenty of pubs to drop into on the way, all in all a fantastic day out at any time of the year.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 March 2024
- Katie B3 contributions100% recommendA massive thank you to Andrew and Co at Devon Cycle Hire. Exceptional customer service. Contacted via email first and got a speedy reply. Was very accommodating even when we had to make changes to our booking on a couple of occasions. Really easy to find the the route was beautiful. Definitely family friendly even for younger children. Will most definitely be returning 😁So glad you enjoyed your time with us! Thank you for such a lovely review and we hope to see you again 😊🚲Written 25 May 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 19 May 2024
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Wendy C
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Family
Knowledgeable and friendly staff, regardless of age or ability. We used them last year having not cycled since at school (now in 40's). This sparked a passion for cycling, so came back this year too. One of our group tried an electric bike for the first time and loved it. What a great way to explore. Will be back again for sure.
Written 10 August 2021
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Teamthompsontowers
Nottinghamshire, UK36 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Friendly team couldn’t be more helpful. We prebooked , Everything ready on arrival. We started off with a little rain, plenty of shelter towards Okehampton then the sun came out. Did the full stretch to Lyford - we really enjoyed it.
Written 26 July 2020
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Sanfrancisco2022
England, UK28 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
We hired bikes for 3. I would say this was the best bike hire company I have used. The bikes were great. Very comfortable seats. The staff were so friendly. It was great they had drinks for sale and toilets. Easy cycling on beautiful cycleways to the reservoir or gorge with lots of things to stop and see.
Written 2 July 2021
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SimilarGent
Leeds161 contributions
Sept 2021
My wife and I hired bikes whilst visiting the area. It was a simple process. Bikes were great and the staff were very welcoming and very helpful.
We cycled along the Granite way. Stunning views of the area and a couple of places we could stop for sight seeing and to get some food also.
We cycled along the Granite way. Stunning views of the area and a couple of places we could stop for sight seeing and to get some food also.
Written 7 September 2021
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Alan S
High Wycombe, UK6 contributions
Nov 2021
I will certainly revisit this little gem. Great cycling with beautiful views and interesting viaducts. Lots of railway history to see. The bikes are first class as is the welcoming service. Very nice little cafe too with excellent coffee. Taking my wife next time- she'll love it.
Written 13 November 2021
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allen9992016
London, United Kingdom8 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
A great day out on the trail. The bike hire company where great. Good quality bikes, helpful advice and very friendly service. The bikes were waiting for us on arrival having taken I heights one advance to get the set up right. We parked on site and had access to a loo and snacks and coffee before heading off. Had a good chat with the owners at the end and really like their set up. Highly recommend.
Written 5 August 2021
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larry5b6
Boston MA78 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
After several hours of cycling in miserable wind and rain, finding Devon Cycle Hire was like discovering an oasis in the desert. I enjoyed a dry place to wait out the worst of the weather, had a nice cup of tea and a scone, and had a pleasant hour or so chatting with the proprietor until the weather improved. Definitely one of the more memorable moments during my LeJog journey.
Written 24 December 2023
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Mesh
Truro, UK209 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
This was excellent, you could have half day or full day hire. Andrew who runs the place is extremely helpful and friendly. He makes sure you have the most suitable bikes. Then the ride along the Granite Way, was spectacular, the views were stunning. It was fairly easy going, a few rises but overall extremely enjoyable
Written 2 June 2023
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Nadeen W
Oxford, UK14 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We wanted to cycle off the main roads and although we were staying about an hour away decided to hire from these as its on The Granite Way which is an unused road between Okehampton and Lydford. It was a great choice. It was very easy to find. The staff were very friendly and accomodating. The cycle route not too far and not that challenging unless you come off the Granite Way, it's quite hilly then. the bikes were all of good quality and appeared looked after. I would recommend pre-booking in holidays/weekends as they had all bikes booked out by late morning.
Written 2 August 2019
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Habbs69
Fleet, UK8 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Being a regular visitor to the area I’ve hired bikes before but not been happy with the quality. Only discovered Devon Cycle Hire this time even though it’s very close to The Manor House Hotel.
Excellent service , nice bikes which are well maintained. Great location right on the Granite Way which is a nice relaxing cycle route. Will definitely use again
Excellent service , nice bikes which are well maintained. Great location right on the Granite Way which is a nice relaxing cycle route. Will definitely use again
Written 25 October 2018
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