A network of 21 miles (33 km) cycling and hiking paths, Drake's Trail leads from Tavistock to Plymouth. The Trail passes through quaint countryside, river valleys, peaceful woodland, and vast open moorland. The historic route also includes iconic engineering feats like the Grenofen Tunnel and Gem Bridge. A traffic-free trail, the path is suitable for most types of bikes, although some sections are gravel and slippery in the rain.

Emily Kate

June 22, 2019

Road cycling

Great cycle path avoiding some bigger roads. Mainly road bike suitable although has a very short section that is quiet rough gravel and slippy in the rain.

JakobusPilger

August 28, 2025

Road cycling

The official website promotes the DRAKE'S TRAIL with the words, "Drake's Trail in West Devon is a 21-mile cycling and walking route linking Tavistock with Plymouth. This important part of Devon's recreational route network runs through superb countryside with attractive scenery along the western edge of Dartmoor, along with much historical and heritage interest."

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Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path – Gem Bridge loop from Plymouth

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Gem Bridge – Meldon Viaduct loop from Manadon

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Bread and Moor Bakery – The Larder at Yelverton loop from Yelverton

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Distance 2.01 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 20 m

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

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Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

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Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path – Gem Bridge loop from Plymouth

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Gem Bridge – Meldon Viaduct loop from Manadon

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Bread and Moor Bakery – The Larder at Yelverton loop from Yelverton

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