Ride along the old railway route leading to Princetown. This segment is perfect for any age or level of rider as it's a very gradual incline and the views from the moor overlooking Tavistock are fantastic.

Along the route you'll find leftover structures from yesteryear, as well as some more recent. I didn't ride the route back down to Burrator Reservoir however I can imagine it's a nice easy roll back down.

Allen&Sams Adventures

September 24, 2020

Mountain biking

Bikes with good tyres. Trail surface is very rough and sharp.

EarlyEarl

June 20, 2022

Mountain biking

One of the best gravel tracks ever! Make sure to have wide tires (>40mm) and ride on low pressure - your gravel bike and you won't forget this track. Come down from Princetown for the most fun!

Routes here

Best Mountain Bike Rides to Princetown Railway Track

4.6

(30)

245

riders

1. Princetown Railway Track – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Yelverton

42.8km

03:17

560m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(18)

222

riders

2. Plym Valley Trail Tunnel – Princetown Railway Track loop from Mainstone

57.0km

04:07

730m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(17)

riders

3. Nun's Cross – Princetown Railway Track loop from Dartmeet

43.3km

03:43

660m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Distance 10.6 km

Uphill 210 m

Downhill 80 m

Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 January

7°C

1°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Devonport Leat

Pew Tor

View of Walkhampton and the Devon Countryside

Cist Stones of Dartmoor

Down Tor

Sheepstor Dam

Middle Staple Tor

View of Burrator Reservoir

King's Tor

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

Sheeps Tor

Princetown Railway Bridge

Princetown Railway Track

1. Princetown Railway Track – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Yelverton

2. Plym Valley Trail Tunnel – Princetown Railway Track loop from Mainstone

3. Nun's Cross – Princetown Railway Track loop from Dartmeet

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️