11 May 2024 starting at 2:00am

The route is a simple as possible, with only five intermediate controls. It follows mostly quiet rural roads.  Note the 2am start time.

Starting from Cranbrook, it follows the old A30 through Exeter all the way to Okehampton and the Waitrose cafe. Leaving the town via North St, it follows the B3217 through Exbourne, Iddesleigh and High Bickington before joining the A377 into Barnstaple and another cafe control. From Barnstaple the route heads East on old roads through Swimbridge to South Molton, then joins the B3227, the old North Devon road, to Wiveliscombe. It's a free control here, though the White Hart, on the left, is recommended. Leaving 'Wivvy' the route goes through Halse and Bishops Lydeard then over the Quantocks, through Bridgwater, and on to Cheddar. From there, heading due South on lanes across the Somerset Levels via Wedmore, Westhay and Langport, you cross the A303 to a final control near South Petherton. Finally, heading West again, you'll go through Ilminster to join the A30 through Yarcombe, and eventually the old coach road to Honiton and the Roman Road, the old A30, to the finish..
(Read Rob Simmons' account of the event here)

The controls

Okehampton.  The control is in the town centre.  There may be some food available but there is a garage & services just before the flyover, after Sticklepath.

Barnstaple.  The Station-Master's cafe is in part of the station building.  Food and drink available, or the Bike Shed is just after the bridge and has a cafe.

Wiveliscombe.  Free control.  Pubs, Co-op store, cafe in the town.  Some will be open depending on your time of arrival.

Cheddar.  Riverside Inn has food and drink.  There are a carpark and an outdoor seating area behind the pub.

South Petherton.  24hr garage with food and drink.  You can also find provisions at Ilminster, a few miles further on.

The finish.  There will be food and drink at the finish as usual.

Map of the route here

Routesheet & gps track on the AUK event page

PARENTAL CONSENT is required for entrants under 18 years of age. See the entry form for details.

Entry form (AUK website)