Northern Devon Cycling Campaign

13/10/2026

Great news!

https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/new-path-improve-walking-cycling-connections-west-bideford/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo&utm_content=Roads+and+transport&fbclid=IwVERDUAU6-WhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7PBCKx5LEkd27XXiqK4VQnZyNY_mS1_jBEgnAbE2gF5J2KYvuVyjo59KOHOQ_aem_HqJUpfGqZDlPSiVyyXbUfg

A new walking and cycling link in west Bideford has been given the go-ahead to improve connections between homes, shops and businesses.

05/09/2026

Let’s hope the new cycle parking that is part of the Barnstaple station remodelling will have monitored CCTV.

The number of reported bike thefts at British railway stations fell by 11 per cent in the first half of 2026 – though the proportion of cases resulting in a charge or summons more than doubled, new analysis of British Transport Police data has revealed.The analysis, carried out by insurers Cyclepl...

12/08/2026

Let’s hope for a goodly share of the £4.5bn (over 5 years) to make it to Northern Devon.

Active Travel England has today announced new appointments to its Board.

06/08/2026

Good news for a change, here’s photos of a recently constructed section of new cycle path linking North Buckland Hill (near Heddon Mill junction on the A361 North of Knowle) towards Braunton. Credit due to DCC Highways and their contractor CORMAC.

24/07/2026

Free cycling refresher / training session for adult cyclists this Sunday 26th July 2026 in Barnstaple. Follow the Exeter link to sign up for a 1 hour session (the links seem to be reversed!).

Residents across Devon are being encouraged to get on their bikes and build confidence through a range of free adult cycle training sessions now being promoted through libraries and cycle hubs across the county. Delivered by Active Devon in partnership with Libraries Unlimited, the sessions are desi...

19/07/2026

Active Travel rural design guide just published by Active Travel England. This is very relevant to planned cycling / walking infrastructure between Knowle and Willingcott, alongside the A361 to Ilfracombe.

08/07/2026

Lots of ambition in the new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy CWIS3. The way Active Travel England allocate funding for Active Travel infrastructure is changing, with apparent emphasis on Mayoral Strategic Authorities. Let’s hope Northern Devon sees improvement in actual investment in implementing the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) and routes / areas outside the Barnstaple, Bideford and Northam BBN LCWIP such as Braunton to Ilfracombe (some work ongoing as part of the Devon Countywide LCWIP), Braunton to Saunton, Bishops Tawton to Barnstaple, and connecting the Tarka Trail to Torrington town centre and Rosemoor, to name but a few.

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31/05/2026

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26/05/2026

This is a survey about the Saunton to Braunton route by a local councillor, who is seeking your input on walking and cycling safety, speed limits and options to pursue, given the right support.

https://digitallibdems.typeform.com/sauntonroad?fbclid=IwdGRjcASCJidleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR6tlAO_hhgnRRgUTwWIs_DoiCMu15RYKer2f6ZojtB_MmWM83zO7sfikwdQuw_aem_KI5va_qgOwDf-zscXM_3xA&typeform-source=facebook.com

May 2026, collecting thoughts and experiences around the question of road safety between Saunton and Braunton

15/05/2026

Interesting debate, some of our local painted-on cycle lanes are too narrow to be safely utilised, due to gully drains and potholes around ironworks. Why not paint full width cycle lanes on roads that can’t yet accommodate a physically segregated cycle path? This approach is used on single carriageway rural roads on popular cycle routes in Switzerland, acting as a reminder to share the available space safely. Saunton Road comes to mind and seems to be trending on Facebook.

Like swimming with sharks!

We like this visual explanation of unprotected bike lanes. This is why we oppose painted only lanes on high traffic strategic cycle routes.

(Source: Reddit u/silveryspoons via BSky)