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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allen9992016
London, United Kingdom8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Nadeen W
Oxford, UK14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
Written 25 October 2018
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Tim O
Bromham, UK87 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Couples
As 2 couples and seasoned cyclists, we visited the area on our motorbikes and decided to hire a tandem and two solos for one of the days we were in this area. We were met by a very friendly couple who sorted out our bikes and were happy to look after our motorbiking gear and of course, our motorbikes.

We had a great day exploring the Granite way. The bikes performed perfectly, were nice to ride and even prompted our friends to immediately go out and buy a tandem. The day hire is only a little more than the 4hour hire, so its worth doing and will give you ample time to explore both ends of the Granite Way and all sorts of bibs and bobs along the way.

When you get back you can enjoy an ice cream, drink etc to round the day off nicely.
Written 29 July 2018
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stevedeb
London, UK99 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Couples
We hired 2 electric cycles from Devon Cycle Hire on 4/8/16. We set off ok but after about 1 hour into the day I became aware that there was an intermitent fault with my cycle. The electric element of my cycle would assist at first but cut out at random times and eventually failed. By that time we were at Lydford and I faced an uphill return journey.
Upon an early return I complained about the failure, but was told that the bikes sometimes lose battery connection. Although I returned the faulty cycle early (because I was too tired as I suffer from fatigue following a brain injury) there was no compensation.
Poor customer service.
Written 15 August 2016
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At Devon Cycle Hire we do everything in our capabilities to ensure your day out with us is as enjoyable as possible. This includes a full run down on the bikes capabilities and trail information. You are also safe in the knowledge that if you encounter any problems we are only a phone call away to rescue or assist so you carry on your day seamlessly. Why didn’t you call us to help you if you thought your battery had a problem? You were out from 9.45am until 4.30pm so your day was not cut short. The 2nd electric bike still had some battery left and they have both been out numerous occassions since without any problems. On your return you were definitely not told that the bikes sometimes lose battery connection and a real complaint was not made nor compensation asked for. It was simply the case that you had ran out of battery and struggled to pedal under your own power which is unfortunate but does not give you the right to write in your review to be aware. We find that on the whole our customers who use our electric bikes have a wonderful day and have battery to spare. There has been a few rare occasions were the battery has ran out but it is taken in good faith as most people know why this happens.
Written 16 August 2016
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johnypirate
Devon, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Couples
Had,nt riden for 40yrs but Devon cycle hire were so friendly & very helpful, & gave us the confidence to have a go. Supplied us with the most suitable bikes, & all the information that we needed for a most enjoyable few hours . Right on the granite way, totally traffic free. Thank you. Will return again.
Written 20 July 2016
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hallfamily
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
We hired bikes for for our family of five of all different ages during a holiday near Okehampton. Though there were other bike hire shops locally we liked the thought this was on the Granite way.
We were not disappointed. In fact I would go so far to say this is simply the best bike hire company in the country we have used to date.
Lovely friendly staff. Very helpful and supportive service.
Add to that the cheapest best tasting Cornish pasties within 20 miles and what more do you need.
Service with a smile. Refreshments and toilets. Support and maps. Easy cycling on beautiful cycleways to the reservoir or gorge with lots of things to stop and see.
Whatever anyone else scores this, and theres always someone not satisfied, please trust me. This is THE family bike hire place to go to. Period.
It's hard to tell people in case there are no bikes when we go back next year.
But a great company deserves a great reputation. Simply the best.
Written 9 September 2019
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aishaqayyum
Lydford, UK17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Family
Very friendly and helpful staff. We hired excellent, high quality bikes for all 6 of us. We rode up to Lydford castle and back again. The route was fairly easy except for a small part which was way too narrow and pebbly for me but that’s ok, I walked that bit. Otherwise wonderful and breathtaking scenery and a peaceful and calm experience.
Written 21 August 2019
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Sn0wman40
Bristol, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Family
I've hired bikes before in the Forest of Dean and they definitely weren't as comfy as these, particularly the saddle. Also Devon Cycles bikes are newer and in better condition, They allowed us to amend the agreed hire times twice due to the weather changing and were very friendly & helpful. I hought for 3 bikes it was good value for hiring them for 3 hours and would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Written 2 August 2019
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dawnwms
Aberystwyth, UK28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Family
Hired 2 bikes and a tag along for a very apprehensive 5 year old - she loved it and wants to go again! Managed 16 miles on the granite trail and she peddled most of the way as bikes were so easy to use, great service, nice people, gave all the info and extras needed (helmets, locks), straight on the trail. Heading to lydford definitely more scenic than the other way and continuing to lydford gorge also worth tackling the hill past the village.
Written 24 August 2018
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