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Huxtable Farm Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
Walking in North Devon Huxtable Farm is situated on the The Macmillan Way West and Tarka Trail , in a quiet corner of North Devon near Exmoor with circular walks from it's doorstep. The South West Coast Path and Two Moors Way are also within easy reach by car from Huxtable Farm With Jackie's knowledge of the area and an abundance or walks leaflets, books and maps available to borrow, you should find a walk suitable any time of year. Luggage transfer and packed lunches can be arranged for those walking the Trail's or from Lands End to John o' Groats! Click here for more walking routes in North Devon and information on the North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival, 30th April - 8th May 2009 Cycling in North Devon There are a wide range of cycle routes in North Devon, ranging in length and difficulty, so that there are routes to suit everyones cycling ability. The Tarka Trail, stretching over 32 miles/52Km from Braunton to Meeth, via Barnstaple, Instow and Great Torrington, is entirely traffic free, off road route suitable for families with young children. The Tarka Trail can be accessed only 7 miles from Huxtable Farm at Barnstaple Railway Station. The National Cycle Network Route No.3: West Country Way passes Huxtable Farm approximately 2miles north of the farm. The National Cycle Network (NCN) has been developed by Sustrans, working with local authorities and others to develop a series of traffic-free paths and traffic-calmed roads right across the United Kingdom. Route No.3 runs from Bristol to Padstow (crossing Devon for 105 miles/168Km). The route runs from near Tiverton along the Grand Western Canel, across Exmoor and onto the Tarka Trail Cycle/walkway from Barnstaple to Petrockstowe, and then rejoins lanes to Holsworthy and on into Cornwall. Eggesford Forest: A waymarked off-road cycle route following bridleways and forest tracks through the Forestry Commission plantations - not suitable for very young children or novice cyclists. Click here for more cycle routes in North Devon CYCLE HIRE Biketrail Situated on the Tarka Trail near Fremington, between Barnstaple and Instow. Free parking or delivery of bikes to Huxtable Farm. Tel 01271 372586Tarka Trail Cycle Hire at Barnstaple railway station to hire bikes for the Tark Trail. Open 7 days a week Easter - October Tel 01271 324202 © Copyright & Website Mistress Jackie Payne Huxtable Farm, West Buckland, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 0SR |
WALKING AND CYCLING IN NORTH DEVON