2014

Boniface Trail Group

Here are 5 of our 15 things to do in 2015

1)  Find out cycling plans for Wellparks development

2)  Join with Newton St Cyres working group and Crediton's Neighbourhood Plan

3)  Investigate sources of funding

4)  Set a school bike challenge

5)  To mark the start of the Tour de France, organise a Crediton Yellow Jersey bike ride


17th December 2014

December Boniface Trail Meeting

The route, and plans for a way forward will be discussed at the next meeting of the Boniface Trail Campaign, on Wednesday 17th December at the Crediton Inn, 7.30pm. ...


1st December 2014

Newton St Cyres Cycle Path Walk

On Sunday 30 November, residents from Newton St Cyres, Dunscombe, Half Moon and Crediton joined Newton St Cyres Parish Councillor Steve Parker in an exploration of a proposed cycle and footpath route between Quickes farm and Half Moon. This route forms part of an overall plan for a cyc ...


30th November 2014

Community Cycle Rides

The community bike ride met at the Town Square at 11 am on Sunday 30 November and took the back lanes to Thorverton for a Fair Trade coffee at the Thorverton Arms. It was a glorious day for a bike ride with the cyclists thrilled to see more cyclists than they did cars. The community Bike ride ...


31st October 2014

Progress on Boniface Trail Route

At the Boniface Trail meeting on the 8th October, we learned that Newton St Cyres could be the key to our campaign. Parish Councillor Steve Parker maintains village footpaths and, as a farmer himself, is talking to other landowners to find a safe footpath / cycle route to both Crediton and Exe ...


8th October 2014

Cycle Path to Exeter


28th September 2014

Sunday Cycle Ride


Photograph of cyclists in Crediton cheering at the end of their bike ride
11th September 2014

Bike Fun for All after the Tour of Britain

Sir Bradley Wiggins and cycling athletes whooshing down our High Street, cheered by crowds of children, young people and adults has boosted the morale of campaigners in the town and in Devon. Here are thanks from Zsolt Schuller, Strategic Sustainable Travel Officer for Devon County Council, wh ...


Photograph of John Downes talking to Zsolt Schuller
22nd July 2014

Boost for Cycling in Crediton

On 16th July Sustainable Crediton's cycle campaigners received a boost from Zsolt Schuller, Strategic Sustainable Travel Officer, who praised our new cycle leaflet, and presented "Cycling in Devon - Progress and Plans" at the Boniface Centre. Those there included the mayor, councillors both fr ...


Illustration of Crediton cycling guide
16th July 2014

Launch of local rides leaflet and cycling in Devon presentation

Crediton's free cycling map and guide, launched with pride and festivity, is perfect for the summer holidays. Safer streets are marked while recommended routes open up the local countryside for exploration, enjoyment and achievement. Copies can be found at cafes in the town, pubs, Crediton ...


Logo of Boniface Trail cycling route to Exeter
26th June 2014

Cycling Leaflet Launched

The Boniface Trail Group are launching Crediton's own cycling guide this month. The leaflet aims to put Crediton firmly on the cycling map for both visitors and locals alike. Kath Porter, a key member of the group, explains: "Crediton is a great place to cycle - the surrounding villages ar ...


Logo for the Boniface Trail Group
29th May 2014

Pedal Power!

The Boniface Trail Group are launching Crediton's own cycling guide this month. The leaflet aims to put Crediton firmly on the cycling map for both visitors and locals alike. Kath Porter, a key member of the group, explains: "Crediton is a great place to cycle - the surrounding villages ar ...


Logo of Boniface Trail cycling route to Exeter
1st April 2014

Crediton to Exeter Cycle Path

Boniface Trail Group campaign for a safe and accessible cycle path from Crediton to Exeter. See our Facebook page for more info.


23rd February 2014

Family friendly cycle ride to Coleford

"Went on the cycle ride today, enjoyed it and want to go again. Great people, great views and very windy", reported a cyclist, new to the group. Ten cyclists took part in the Sunday ride from Town Square to Coleford's New Inn, for welcome coffee and conversation, returning through Copplesto ...


Photograph of the Nissan Leaf
5th February 2014

Join Carsharedevon -- Win a tank of fuel

Carsharedevon is a free service which allows people in Devon and across the south west to find others to share their journey, either taking turns with the driving, or giving someone a lift in exchange for a contribution to the fuel costs. Anyone who registers with the website by 31 March ...


30th January 2014

Boniface Trail and Cycle News

If only post-it dots could do it … but it was heartening to see Cycle Path to Exeter as favourite project among those who took part in Back to the Future. The first family-friendly Sunday cycle ride included a wide range of cycling ability and age. The picture shows us at Shute Cross, on t ...