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New Bridge (River Dart) – Wellsfoot Island Swim Spot loop from Poundsgate

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South West England

New Bridge (River Dart) – Wellsfoot Island Swim Spot loop from Poundsgate

Easy

3.2

(6)

30

hikers

New Bridge (River Dart) – Wellsfoot Island Swim Spot loop from Poundsgate

01:18

4.95km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

92 m

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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2

331 m

Wildlife Pond in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Lake

3

2.28 km

Rusty Metal Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • River

it's obviously missing a bit, but if you want to harvest the bilberries on the other side, this is the way.

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4

2.61 km

Swimming Spot on the River in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

there's a leader and rope to help you get down to the clean ledge you can jump in from

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5

3.86 km

Wellsfoot Island Swim Spot

Highlight • Natural

Nice spot for a dip - the water deepens here and you can swim across to tiny Wellsfoot Island.

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B

4.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

421 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

373 m

< 100 m

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Friday 18 September

18°C

13°C

37 %

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