Bryan Cath is our holiday co-ordinator and he moved to North Devon to escape the rat-race in 1986, buying a small hotel in Ilfracombe. He then specialised in walking and cycling holidays from his hotel, specifically in linear self-guided walks and circular rides. He devised and then wrote about 30 different walks and a dozen rides all around North Devon, Tarka Country and Exmoor National Park.

Bryan then sold the hotel in 1997 and kept onto his walking and cycle routes. He approached the North Devon Marketing Bureau to see if, with his knowledge of the area and their expertise in marketing, that together they could increase the awareness and popularity of North Devon and Exmoor as a walking and cycling destination. West Country Walks and more recently, West Country Cycling were the outcome.

West Country Walks was formed in 1997 and is part of the North Devon Marketing Bureau. It is bonded by a trust account in accordance with the Package Travel Directive 1992. This means that the money you pay us for your holiday is not banked into the West Country Walks account until after you have enjoyed a successful cycling holiday with us. It is a safeguard for you, our customer.

We have helped many people, from this country as well as from abroad, discover the beautiful scenery this area is now getting so well known for. In particular we have helped several groups have some totally carefree holidays, using our local knowledge to ensure a worry-free, successful holiday.

Bryan was heavily involved with the setting up of Tarka Country, being the first Chairman of the Tarka Country Tourism Association for 6 years. He is now the Chairman of the South West Coast Path Association.

The following prices are the same as our walking holidays and are shown as a guide to what the holiday might cost. As cyclists abilities and needs vary widely compared with walkers, it is difficult to be definite about the final holiday price. Tailored quotes offer the flexibility needed by cyclists, hence the following being only for guidance.

Please note the following prices are for 2 people sharing a twin or double room and not per person.

Different number of participants; include free days; exclude evening meals; exclude packed lunches; different duration's; transport to and from local railway/bus stations.

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