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Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Broadwoodwidger

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
Torridge
Broadwoodwidger

Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Broadwoodwidger

Moderate

2

riders

Roadford Lake Valve Tower – Roadford Lake loop from Broadwoodwidger

01:44

26.2km

360m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.59 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Guest House

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1

6.03 km

Roadford Lake Valve Tower

Highlight • Lake

Roadford lake was once farmland before being flooded to create a reservoir in 1989. The water in the lake supplies North Devon and anything over capacity runs into the River Tamar.

The concrete structure that can be seen from the dam is the valve tower. On open days, usually twice a year, it is possible to walk in the tunnels underneath the water and up the tower, which provides spectacular views.

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2

6.62 km

Upper Tamar Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

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.

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3

6.65 km

Roadford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

4

12.0 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 Devon.

As a runner there isn't a trail that allows you to circumnavigate the lake, but you can run along the northeastern shore.

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26.2 km

End point

Guest House

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

3.17 km

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

9.56 km

185 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Friday 10 July

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