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From ~ 11th April to 17th October, 10.00 for 10.30pm. From ~ 25th Oct to 4th April runs start at 11.30am for 12.00pm All runs (unless stated) start from 'The Imperial Hotel' New North Road, Exeter, for a start at 10.30am sharp. Breakfast is served from 9am onwards. | |
| STATELY HOME RUN 11th April |
Exwick, Whitestone, Tedburn St Mary, Crockernwell, Drewsteignton, Castle Drogo, stop for coffee. Turn left out of Castle Drogo, at T junction turn right onto A382 Whiddon Down. At Whiddon Down take A3124 towards North Tawton, and then turn right onto A3072 to Copplestone. Take A377 to Crediton, take A3072 towards Tiverton. Turn right for Shobrook, Little Silver, West Raddon, continue towards Thorverton, turn left onto A396, turn right for Silverton, and on to Killerton. Stop at Killerton House for tea. Return via Broadclyst, Pinhoe and home. |
| RAILWAY RUN 17th May |
Crediton, Copplestone, Bow, Jacobstowe. Turn right onto B3126 towards Hatherleigh. Turn left at Hatherleigh on to A3072 Highhampton, and on through Brandis Corner to Holsworthy.Turn left onto A388 Launceston, visit steam railway (if open). Leave Launceston on A388, follow old A30 to Lifton Down. Lifton, Tinhay, Portgate, Lewdown, Bridestowe, and B3260 to Okehampton. Visit railway station and leave Okehampton on B3260 for Sticklepath, Whiddon Down, Drewsteignton and Crockernwell, Cheriton Bishop, Tedburn St Mary, and home. |
| BODMIN MOOR RUN (Run supplied by Paul Jeffreys). 20th June |
Exwick, Whitestone, Tedburn, Old A30 to Sourton for coffee. (Use new A30 from Belstone turning to avoid Okehampton). From Sourton take old A30 to Launceston. Then B3254 through South Petherwin, cross the B3257 and on to Middlewood. Turn right to Henwood and on to Minions for lunch stop. (Cafe there, but not the cheapest around). From Minions to Upton Cross, turn right onto B3254 then left to Pensilva through Golberton, cross A388 onto B3267 or B3257 (Map error possible) to Kit Hill for coffee stop. Take A390 towards Tavistock, turn left before Gulworthy to Brentor, Lydford, and left onto A386 to Sourton, and home on A30, new or old, take your pick. |
| TAYMAR LAKES RUN (Run supplied by Paul Jeffreys). 11th July |
Exwick, Whitestone, Tedburn, Sourton for coffee stop. (Use new A30 from Belstone to avoid Okehampton). From Sourton north on A386, after 2 miles, turn left onto A3079. Turn left at junction with A3072 to Holsworthy. Immediately after Holsworthy, turn right and on unnumbererd road to Chilsworthy, and onto Tamar lakes for lunch stop.Return on same route through Holsworthy, take A3072 to Hatherleigh, turn right onto A386 then B3216 to Jacobstowe, Bow, Crediton and home. |
| PAUL & CHRIS JEFFRIES LUNCH RUN 1st August |
Exwick, Whitestone, Tedburn and on to Sourton for coffee. (Use new A30 from Belstone turning to avoid Okehampton). Take A386 towards Tavistock. After 3 miles to Lydford, through Brent Tor to Tavistock. Follow un-numbered road to Whitchurch Down, and Horrabridge to Grenofen for lunch approximately 1pm. PLEASE LET PAUL JEFFREYS KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING SO THAT THEY KNOW HOW MANY TO CATER FOR, TEL. 01822 617790. |
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| RESERVOIR RUN 15th August |
A377 to Cowley Bridge, A396 through Tiverton, Bolham and Cove. Turn right for Bampton, take B3190 to Morebath. Follow signs for Wimbleball Lake for coffee/ snack stop. Carry on to Clatworthy, and Clatworthy Resevoir if time permits. Return, out of Clatworthy head for Wiveliscombe, take B3277 and the B3187 to Wellington. At traffic lights turn right and home. |
| TANK RUN (Presidents Run) 12th September |
Exwick, Marsh Barton, Exminster, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Halbertonford, Halwell. Turn left on A3122 towards Dartmouth. After approx 7 miles, turn right onto A3179 to Stoke Fleming, Strete, Slapton Sands, Torcross. Stop at Tank and cafe for lunch. Return via Dartmouth, or Kingsbridge, Totnes, Newton Abbot, etc. |
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VOADEN Note: Leaves from Poltimore Arms not |
Leave the 'Poltimore
Arms' car park, turning left towards Exeter. Straight on at
double mini roundabouts. Right at traffic lights, past Sainsburys on the
left, on ring road to Countess Wear roundabout. Straight on over swing bridge,
turn right at roundabout. At next roundabout take exit to Alphington Village.
At T junction, turn right. At next junction turn right. Bear left at roundabout.
(Bridge motorcycles on the right). At traffic lights, turn left to
roundabout. Go straight over, in direction of Ide. At staggered crossroads
(Poccombe Bridge) turn left, then right onto old A30. Through Tedburn
St Mary, and on to Okehampton railway station for coffee and snack. After
stop, carry on through Okehampton, after approx 1 mile turn right. At roundabout
turn right, take left turn for Northlew, brief stop at car park. From Northlew take road to Hatherleigh. At Hatherleigh, turn right onto the A386 towards Okehampton . After 1 mile, turn left on B3216 to Jacobstowe, then take A3072 to Sampford Courteney, Bow, Copplestone and A377 to Crediton and on to Exeter. At Cowley Bridge roundabout, go straight across into Wrefords Lane, at T junction, turn right into Pennsylvania Road, then left into Rosebarn Lane. Turn right at T junction and left at roundabout in Price Charles Road. Continue for 2 miles approx. At T junction turn right into Pinhoe. At mini-roundabout turn left and immediate right into Poltimore Arms car park. (For trophy presentation etc). 17th October. The Autumn Leaves Run. Exwick, Ide, Haldon Forest cafe for coffee /breakfast. Cockwood, Dawlish Warren, Teignmouth, (railway station optional). From Teignmouth take B3192 (golf course), then Chudleigh to Coach and Horses pub. Return Teign Valley Road, Longdown, home. |
| Thanks go to Paul Jeffreys for his welcome contribution of 3 runs and providing lunch on the 1st August. | |
Please Note: as a general rule the official Sunday run will take place on the Sunday after the monthly meeting, (which is the 2nd Thursday of the month). Other runs have been added in for consideration on the day. It is advisable to make prior arrangements with the runs organiser or one of the regular attendees before attempting to join any run en- route. Telephone 01884 33308. The runs organiser accepts no responsibility however caused, due to route changes owing to weather, road works or improvement of run, or any other reason. Runs are compiled with the best intentions for the enjoyment of club members, and while reasonable precautions will be taken to assist, no liability will be accepted should participants get lost or break down. Any suggestion for Sunday runs, e-mail (with full details) | |
| Disclaimer: | You are 100% responsible for your bike and how you ride it. Don't do anything unless you think that it is safe. RIDE WITHIN YOUR OWN AND YOUR BIKE'S CAPABILITIES. |
| Any suggestions for Sunday Runs ~ email: runs-organiser@exeterbritishmotorcycleclub.co.uk | |
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