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The best MTB trails in South Hams

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Mountain biking in South Hams is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Devon. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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1. Red Lake & Avon Dam loop from Ivybridge — Dartmoor National Park

32.2km

02:56

540m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Dartmouth loop to Tuckenhay

23.0km

02:07

650m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Nun's Cross – South Hessary Tor loop from Shaugh Prior

25.5km

02:08

400m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Fast Downhill Rocky Road – Redlake Pool loop from Ivybridge

30.3km

02:45

420m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Avon Dam Reservoir – Descent into Scorrition loop from Didworthy

20.8km

01:58

570m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Cann Woods (Plymbridge Woods) – Cann Viaduct loop from Estover

10.8km

01:01

190m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Muddy Bench Rest Stop – Cann Viaduct loop from Bickleigh

14.8km

01:15

300m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Avon Dam Reservoir loop from South Brent

18.3km

01:33

410m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Zeal Tor Tramway Descent loop from Diptford

37.8km

03:06

680m

670m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Cann Viaduct – Plym Valley Trail Tunnel loop from Milton Combe

23.7km

01:27

250m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in South Hams

1. Red Lake & Avon Dam loop from Ivybridge — Dartmoor National Park

2. Dartmouth loop to Tuckenhay

3. Nun's Cross – South Hessary Tor loop from Shaugh Prior

4. Fast Downhill Rocky Road – Redlake Pool loop from Ivybridge

5. Avon Dam Reservoir – Descent into Scorrition loop from Didworthy

6. Cann Woods (Plymbridge Woods) – Cann Viaduct loop from Estover

7. Muddy Bench Rest Stop – Cann Viaduct loop from Bickleigh

8. Avon Dam Reservoir loop from South Brent

9. Zeal Tor Tramway Descent loop from Diptford

10. Cann Viaduct – Plym Valley Trail Tunnel loop from Milton Combe

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