rides around the quantocks

[Gordon Taylor]

Dear All,

I was wondering if someone might be able to suggest some nice routes for
a day or twos cycling around the quantocks and also a reasonable base
from which to explore this area. Would probably be looking to cover
somewhere between 60-100 miles for each ride (dependent on the terrain
and the number of interesting things to see).

Thanks,

Gordon

 

[Jeremy Collins]

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:26:52 +0100, Gordon Taylor
<[email protected]> wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> I was wondering if someone might be able to suggest some nice routes for
> a day or twos cycling around the quantocks and also a reasonable base
> from which to explore this area. Would probably be looking to cover
> somewhere between 60-100 miles for each ride (dependent on the terrain
> and the number of interesting things to see).

On or off-road? If memory serves I have an issue of Mountain Bike
Rider around somewhere with an offroad Quantocks route.

I'm guessing from the distance that you're planning on staying on-
road, but I could dig it out if you're interested.

I grew up sort of near there, and ISTR recall the town of Kilve being
quite a good base for the Quantocks, plus it has an interesting beach.

--
jc

 

[wheeler]

Gordon Taylor wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> I was wondering if someone might be able to suggest some nice routes
> for a day or twos cycling around the quantocks and also a reasonable
> base from which to explore this area. Would probably be looking to
> cover somewhere between 60-100 miles for each ride (dependent on the
> terrain and the number of interesting things to see).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gordon

If you like budget accomodation, the YHA has a hostel there (called
'Quantock Hills') - close to Kilve. It's pretty basic, but very biker
friendly being YHA.

Definitely sounds like you're road-riding, so I'm not sure about routes (the
mountain biking is fab). I guess with those kinds of distances you might be
able to head out towards Glastonbury, Wells, the Mendips (if you like it
hilly) or Somerset Levels (if you like it flat) and such like.

Have fun
Ben


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