If you want to enjoy your dog-friendly holidays in Paignton, you should consider booking one of the dog-friendly holiday cottages in Paignton. The dog-friendly holiday cottages in Paignton offer excellent accommodation for families holidaying with their pets. The dog-friendly holiday cottages in Paignton offer self-catering facilities and are also ideally located in picturesque places in Paignton. One of the best ways to explore the countryside while staying at the dog-friendly holiday cottages in Paignton is to take a ride on a bicycle. Here are a few recommendations for your bicycle trip.

Plymbridge and Dartmoor

A bicycle trip you can enjoy with your family during your dog-friendly holidays in Paignton is the Plymbridge and Dartmoor cycling track. This cycling trip will take you alongside one of the old unused railway lines near Saltram. You will enjoy this beautiful and trip and will also be able to see some peregrine nesting too. The cycling track is winding and goes across wooded areas; hence it is advisable to wear clothing that is appropriate for riding. The Plymbridge and Dartmoor cycling track is 10 miles long.

Details

You will need to be well prepared before leaving the dog-friendly holiday cottages in Paignton as you head out on this bicycle trip. The path is well surfaced and is alongside an unused railway track. You will need to exercise extra caution on the muddy parts if it has been raining. Care needs to be taken when you are walking near the River Plym and waterways. You will also need to carry a torch or a bike light as the Leighbeer Tunnel is poorly lit.

Facilities

There are no formal facilities available for this bicycle trip; however, there is a car park nearby. The nearest WC is located in Plympton, which is around 2 miles from the starting point of the ride. The starting point is 5 miles North East of Plymouth, the trail starts from the grounds of Saltram House and heads towards Plymouth.

Attractions

There are a couple of attractions you can enjoy if you take this trip during your dog friendly holidays in Paignton. Stop by the Victorian industrial ruins and chances are that you might even spot some wildlife here. Foxglove, Spot bluebells and primrose are clearly visible here during summer. If you have planned your dog-friendly holidays in Paignton during the summer, you will be able to enjoy this bicycle trip better as the weather will be perfect. However; you will need to watch out as the Plym River can become swollen when it rains heavily. There are several beautiful birds you will see in Plymbridge Woods. The woodland is home to several species like the little grebe, dipper, heron, grey wagtail and kingfisher. Beautiful butterflies are also visible. This is one trip you should consider while staying at one of the dog-friendly holiday cottages in Paignton.