Cracking idea for a challenge
@User9609 , coming to this a little later than some of you so here goes.
A is for Atherington
Thinking of using this thread as inspiration for my longer weekend rides. So first off, 110km with 999 metres of climbing (if I'd realised I would have left Strava running while I carried the bike up the steps and into the house).
Was misty at dawn as I left Exeter but knew my lights had plenty of juice so wasn't overly concerned. Took the A377 through Crediton and Copplestone, not the easiest of roads during rush hour but weekend early doors it's fine. Left at Morchard Road for Winkleigh. The route climbs from Exeter to Winkleigh but nothing too serious by Devon standards. Hit Winkleigh around 35km and a brief climb through the village. Then northward to High Bickington and Atherington (not unfortunately the birthplace of former England cricket captain and opener Mike Atherton). From there it's a right turn and a short decent back down to rejoin the A377 at Umberleigh. Following the A377 all the way back to Exeter.
Think I'll try and string this out by only posting one place every week or so, already getting excited about the possibilities for 'B' though.
Great thread!