Dartmoor
Distance
159km or 104km
Elevation
3,265m or 1,843m
Difficulty
Exmoor
Distance
133km or 88km
Elevation
3,070m or 1,575m
Difficulty
Two stunning rides in Devon taking in Dartmoor on Saturday & Exmoor national park on Sunday. Sign up for one ride or join us for both and make a weekend of it staying at the charming Highbullen Hotel & Country Club where both rides start & finish. On both days we have a long and medium route options. We ride in groups of six all led by an expert Sportive Breaks guide with regular feed stops. Discover two amazing regions of the UK in one weekend!
Our first ride in Devon is to one of the most beautiful places in the country – Dartmoor. The first 35km is over rolling terrain until we hit Dartmoor and the route gets lumpy for the next 90km. We take in some of the best roads through the national park including Haytor and and some great views of the moors.
Ride Details
Distance: 159km or 104km
Elevation: 3,265m or 1,843m
Start Address: Highbullen Hotel
Start Time: 9am
Parking: Free parking at ride start / finish
Routes
This is a group ride led with a maximum of six riders per group led by a Sportive Breaks guide. We ride together on the flats and at our own pace on climbs and will put you with riders of similar abilities. The following speed groups are available for this ride:
 Category |
Route | Avg Speed |
|---|---|---|
|
Long Route | 30-33km/h avg (on flat) |
|
Long Route | 26-29km/h avg (on flat) |
|
Short Route | 22-25km/h avg (on flat) |
Key Climbs
| Distance | Elevation | Avg Gradient | Segment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doccombe | 4.7km | 207m | 4% |  |
Haytor 
|
5.1km | 326m | 6% | |
| Holne | 3.6km | 208m | 6% | |
Exmoor
On Sunday we head north and ride in Exmoor national park. Choose between 134km or 94km routes. Both start with a gentle 20km on rolling terrain before hitting Exmoor and some classic climbs. On the long route we head to the coast and ride the legendary Porlock Toll Road (bring £1) – a tough 6.5km climb with amazing sea views. Both routes are spectacular, among the best available rides in the UK.
Ride Details
Distance: 133km or 88km
Elevation: 3,070m or 1,575m
Start Address: Highbullen Hotel
Start Time: 9am
Parking: At the Royal Oak
Routes
Free parking at ride start / finish
This is a group ride led with a maximum of six riders per group led by a Sportive Breaks guide. We ride together on the flats and at our own pace on climbs and will put you with riders of similar abilities. The following speed groups are available for this ride:
| Category |
Route | Avg Speed |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Long Route | 30-33km/h avg (on flat) |
|
|
Long Route | 26-29km/h avg (on flat) |
|
|
Short Route | 22-25km/h avg (on flat) |
Key Climbs
| Distance | Elevation | Avg Gradient | Segment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Molton | 4.5km | 290m | 6% | |
|
Porlock Toll Road
|
6.6km | 366m | 5% | |
| Jose's Lane | 3.2km | 260m | 8% | |
What's Included
Sportive Breaks guide leading each group of 5 riders
Feed stops with OTE Nutrition
Mechanical support
Accommodation
Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club: Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh EX37 9HD
Our base in Devon is the wonderful Highbullen Hotel. Situated in the centre of Devon, the hotel has some glorious views of the Devon countryside and great facilities including golf course, spa & lovely restaurant. Perfectly placed for a ride to Dartmoor & Exmoor.
Ride Rules
These are guided rides & the Sportive Breaks team have your safety as our main priority.
We will email you the full ride rules including what to bring and the group ride rules. THIS IS A CLUB RIDE, NOT A RACE. Club riding is about working together as a group, our guides will be mechanically knowledgeable with basic tool kit for emergencies but riders should have water bottles, the route downloaded, suitable clothing & a bike in good condition.