This decent from the ridgeline to the valley floor gets increasingly technical the further you descend with ever more roots & drops. I'd rate it as a RED leaning towards …

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12.9 km

Riverside Path Along the River Teign

Highlight • Forest

A gravel path meanders alongside the River Teign between Fingle Bridge and Clifford Bridge. It passes through numerous woodlands on this section of its journey between Dartmoor and Teignmouth. The …

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17.7 km

Mardon Down Bridleway Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Out of Moretonhampstead, take this steep bridleway up, up and up to Mardon Down. It's a hard ride (and/or push) to get up there, but you'll be amazed at how quickly you gain the elevation, and hence views.

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18.2 km

Winding Downhill Trail in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

If in doubt, flat out. I will

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18.3 km

Great Downhill Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

26.1 km

Chagford Deli

Highlight • Restaurant

A must visit if you're heading out for a big moor ride and need some snacks. If highly recommend the quiches, they're incredible!

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26.2 km

The Birdcage Cafe, Chagford

Highlight • Cafe

Fab pit stop and really cyclist friendly. Delicious coffee and really great paninis, soups and brunches as well as some gorgeous looking cake!

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32.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

6.78 km

3.57 km

1.78 km

1.56 km

1.08 km

101 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

9.84 km

4.27 km

2.57 km

2.44 km

555 m

Elevation

Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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