This short section of disused tramway, which overlooks the largest of Dartmoor’s reservoirs (Burrator Reservoir), is part of a much larger network of now disused granite tramways.

Travis

December 23, 2023

Cycling

A trail that runs above one of the roads that leads in/out of Burrator. No gates to slow you down & a largely good surface that is rideable even in the wettest of weather! Transitions from what seems like an old railway line into a wooded section and then over a bridge as you head north.

Brilliant views over the reservoir to your right (if riding north).

Watch out at the northern end of the segment as the trail crosses over a road. With no visibility, be sure to slow right down here.

Andy C

June 15, 2025

Cycling

Gravel bikes or mountain bikes - a road bike will have problems!

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1. Bread and Moor Bakery – Burrator Tramway Gravel Trail loop from Plymouth

40.4km

02:39

450m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Gem Bridge – Grenofen Tunnel loop from Tavistock

34.3km

02:30

570m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Distance 1.46 km

Uphill 30 m

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Thursday 12 February

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Meavy, West Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Burrator Tramway Gravel Trail

1. Bread and Moor Bakery – Burrator Tramway Gravel Trail loop from Plymouth

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