New Bridge (River Dart) – Ashburton to Haytor Climb loop from Widecombe-in-the-Moor

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Widecombe In The Moor

New Bridge (River Dart) – Ashburton to Haytor Climb loop from Widecombe-in-the-Moor

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New Bridge (River Dart) – Ashburton to Haytor Climb loop from Widecombe-in-the-Moor

01:47

23.9km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 235 m for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

300 m

St Pancras Church, Widecombe-in-the-Moor

Highlight • Religious Site

Know as the Cathedral of the Moor, Widecombe's pretty St Pancras church is quite something to behold. Its tower is 120-foot (37 m) high and can be seen fro considerable …

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5.47 km

Upper Plantation

Forest

8.23 km

New Bridge (River Dart)

Highlight • River

New Bridge was built across the Dart in 1413. It's a good stopping point when riding this road because it gives access to some nice walks down the river and …

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13.8 km

St Andrew's Church, Ashburton

Highlight • Religious Site

A wonderful, lively church with a churchyard.

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14.1 km

Fishscale House

Highlight • Other

As you cycle down East Street, you'll notice the aptly named fish scale house with its slates on the facade of the house to your right.

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14.3 km

Rafikis Café

Highlight • Cafe

This is SUCH an amazing place with exceptional lunches, cakes and coffee. There's lots of seating inside, a garden out back and they're happy for bikes to be brought in …

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16.5 km

Ashburton to Haytor Climb

Highlight • Trail

For those who like hills this is a tough climb! Worth it at the top though!

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23.3 km

Rugglestone Inn

Highlight • Pub

A brilliant characterful pub just outside Widecombe. Good food and beer plus a naughty local cider that could make the ride home interesting. Nice beer garden with a stream and ducks.

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23.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

232 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km