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Cycling around Plymouth has so much to offer thanks to its diverse location. This maritime city has got it all and if you possess a bicycle, you have a free reign of the astounding surroundings. 

On the English Channel yet protected by two beautiful headlands, cycle routes from Plymouth lead you to fantastic coastal vistas. Ride down to Sutton Harbour and catch the Mountbatten Ferry to explore the hilly, verdant countryside around Wembury and the teeny village of Noss Mayo. 

Riding north east, before you’ve even warmed up you’ll find yourself in Dartmoor National Park. Quiet roads and trails allow you to explore this granite-strewn wilderness with joyful abandon and there’s always an old pub somewhere around the next corner. Pedal north west and the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty awaits, with its varied routes from secluded lanes to exhilarating off-road tracks. 

Gem bridge over River Walkham – Grenofen tunnel Loop from Marsh Mills
Difficult
03:13
30.2 mi
Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail Loop from Plymouth
Intermediate
02:19
23.1 mi
Plymouth Hoe – Smeaton's Tower Loop from Marsh Mills
Difficult
03:27
34.9 mi
Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail Loop from Marsh Mills
Intermediate
01:03
10.6 mi
Tunnel – Road to Postbridge Loop from South Hams
Difficult
03:59
31.9 mi
Plym Valley Trail – Tunnel Loop from Plymouth
Intermediate
02:12
21.4 mi
The Royal Oak – Burrator Stausee Loop from Plymouth
Difficult
03:33
32.5 mi
The Royal Oak – Burrator Stausee Loop from Dockyard
Difficult
03:44
37.5 mi
Road to Postbridge – Grenofen tunnel Loop from Plymouth
Difficult
05:27
51.3 mi
Smeaton's Tower – Plymouth Hoe Loop from Plymouth
Difficult
05:36
53.6 mi
Smeaton's Tower – Plymouth Hoe Loop from Marsh Mills
Difficult
03:55
38.5 mi
Plym Valley Trail – Lovely easy off road cycle Loop from Plymouth
Intermediate
01:29
14.2 mi
Barbican – Sutton Harbour Marina Loop from Plymouth
Intermediate
01:43
16.2 mi
Walkham Metal bridge – Grenofen tunnel Loop from Marsh Mills
Difficult
04:26
40.8 mi
Smeaton's Tower – Plymouth Hoe Loop from Crownhill
Intermediate
01:40
15.8 mi
Smeaton's Tower – Tunnel Loop from Plymouth
Difficult
03:54
38.6 mi
Barbican – Smeaton's Tower Loop from Devonport
Difficult
03:22
32.8 mi
Nice wooded track Loop from Dockyard
Difficult
04:00
38.3 mi
Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail Loop from Marsh Mills
Difficult
05:36
52.5 mi
Lovely easy off road cycle – Peregrine Falcon Viewing Spot Loop from Marsh Mills
Intermediate
01:20
8.64 mi

Top 20 cycling routes around Plymouth

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    1

    Gem bridge over River Walkham – Grenofen tunnel Loop from Marsh Mills

    Difficult
    03:13
    30.2 mi
    9.4 mph
    1,700 ft
    1,700 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail Loop from Plymouth

    Intermediate
    02:19
    23.1 mi
    10.0 mph
    1,000 ft
    1,000 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3

    Plymouth Hoe – Smeaton's Tower Loop from Marsh Mills

    Difficult
    03:27
    34.9 mi
    10.1 mph
    1,550 ft
    1,550 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail Loop from Marsh Mills

    Intermediate
    01:03
    10.6 mi
    10.1 mph
    575 ft
    575 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5

    Tunnel – Road to Postbridge Loop from South Hams

    Difficult
    03:59
    31.9 mi
    8.0 mph
    2,375 ft
    2,375 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    6

    Plym Valley Trail – Tunnel Loop from Plymouth

    Intermediate
    02:12
    21.4 mi
    9.7 mph
    1,200 ft
    1,200 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7

    The Royal Oak – Burrator Stausee Loop from Plymouth

    Difficult
    03:33
    32.5 mi
    9.1 mph
    2,650 ft
    2,650 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8

    The Royal Oak – Burrator Stausee Loop from Dockyard

    Difficult
    03:44
    37.5 mi
    10.1 mph
    1,975 ft
    1,975 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Road to Postbridge – Grenofen tunnel Loop from Plymouth

    Difficult
    05:27
    51.3 mi
    9.4 mph
    3,600 ft
    3,600 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10

    Smeaton's Tower – Plymouth Hoe Loop from Plymouth

    Difficult
    05:36
    53.6 mi
    9.6 mph
    3,100 ft
    3,100 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11

    Smeaton's Tower – Plymouth Hoe Loop from Marsh Mills

    Difficult
    03:55
    38.5 mi
    9.8 mph
    2,125 ft
    2,125 ft
    Ferry
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    12

    Plym Valley Trail – Lovely easy off road cycle Loop from Plymouth

    Intermediate
    01:29
    14.2 mi
    9.6 mph
    600 ft
    600 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13

    Barbican – Sutton Harbour Marina Loop from Plymouth

    Intermediate
    01:43
    16.2 mi
    9.5 mph
    825 ft
    825 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14

    Walkham Metal bridge – Grenofen tunnel Loop from Marsh Mills

    Difficult
    04:26
    40.8 mi
    9.2 mph
    2,975 ft
    2,975 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15

    Smeaton's Tower – Plymouth Hoe Loop from Crownhill

    Intermediate
    01:40
    15.8 mi
    9.5 mph
    725 ft
    725 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16

    Smeaton's Tower – Tunnel Loop from Plymouth

    Difficult
    03:54
    38.6 mi
    9.9 mph
    1,950 ft
    1,950 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17

    Barbican – Smeaton's Tower Loop from Devonport

    Difficult
    03:22
    32.8 mi
    9.7 mph
    1,850 ft
    1,850 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18

    Nice wooded track Loop from Dockyard

    Difficult
    04:00
    38.3 mi
    9.6 mph
    2,800 ft
    2,800 ft
    Ferry
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    19

    Tunnel – Plym Valley Trail Loop from Marsh Mills

    Difficult
    05:36
    52.5 mi
    9.4 mph
    3,950 ft
    3,950 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20

    Lovely easy off road cycle – Peregrine Falcon Viewing Spot Loop from Marsh Mills

    Intermediate
    01:20
    8.64 mi
    6.5 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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