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River Torridge – Roadford Lake loop from Abbotsham

River Torridge – Roadford Lake loop from Abbotsham

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River Torridge – Roadford Lake loop from Abbotsham

05:06

105km

1,250m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 58.9 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.35 km

The Quay Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee & refreshment stop

Tip by

3.55 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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17.0 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

18.5 km

Melbury Plantation

Forest

41.8 km

RAF Memorial Sculpture, Anvil Corner

Highlight • Monument

In memory of six aircrew who lost their lives in 1944 when their plane crashed in the adjoining field. Memorial services here every year on 14 January and the nearest Sunday to 11 November.

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58.9 km

Picturesque freshwater lake. The largest freshwater lake in the Southwest.

The lake has a large activity centre. Canoeing, fishing, archery and windsurfing amongst others.

The centre also has a fantastic cafe serving quality freshly prepared food and drink.

Tip by

64.3 km

Roadford Lake

Highlight • Lake

Roadford Lake is a reservoir fed by the river Wolf. It's the largest area of water in the south-west and is used to supply drinking water for north and South …

Tip by

105 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.1 km

12.1 km

2.00 km

697 m

200 m

156 m

102 m

Surfaces

95.3 km

8.97 km

929 m

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 25 May

29°C

16°C

0 %

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The Quay Café

Victoria Park, Bideford

Otters Café

River Torridge

RAF Memorial Sculpture, Anvil Corner

Upper Tamar Lake Café

Roadford Lake

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