Plym Valley Trail – Plym Valley Trail Tunnel loop from Plymouth

Plym Valley Trail – Plym Valley Trail Tunnel loop from Plymouth

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Plym Valley Trail – Plym Valley Trail Tunnel loop from Plymouth

02:09

44.7km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.08 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.00 km

Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

First mile North has many dog walkers and children. Caution is needed as many forget it is a shared use path.
During summer months within first viaduct there is a …

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8.12 km

Plymbridge Woods Trails

Highlight • Forest

The Plym Valley Trail is a cycle route that runs from Dartmoor to Plymouth along the River Plym. It is part of the National Cycle Network Route 27 and the …

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9.16 km

Cann Viaduct

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle trail passes over the River Plym by way of the Cann Viaduct. On the viaduct you will find a Peregrine Falcon viewing platform and its worth stopping here …

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9.43 km

Plym Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Plym Valley Trail is a pretty stretch of the Devon Coast to Coast cycle ride. The traffic-free route runs through National Trust-owned woodland along the River Plym into Plymouth …

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15.5 km

Gate on the Plym Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great gate this one! 2 single gates dual direction with large lever latch. Solid latch system feels, great to tug on and throw yourself through. The kinetic self close on …

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24.4 km

Bread and Moor Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant swirls, but perhaps a little small so not ideal if super busy weekend!

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25.0 km

Public Toilets and Drinking Water, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The drinking water tap is around the side, by the bike stand. I’ve added a picture as I met someone today that couldn’t find it!

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33.7 km

Excellent route to walk, cycle, run with great history and fantastic views a plenty.

From coypool to Tavistock the route through the Plymbridge woods is known as the Drake trail, named of course after Sir Francis Drake.

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44.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

16.9 km

1.35 km

466 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

2.11 km

350 m

279 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 29 October

15°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

July 12, 2022,Tour

Phew, it was hot, bit of assist up to where route 27 joins the the bottom of Clearbrook hill then as usual turn off assist mode. Then carry on up the hill and on to the Dartmoor Bakery at Yelverton for tea and a white chocolate and raspberry swirl, delicious. Make way back home, no assist till the embankment against …

July 19, 2022,Tour

The sweat was certainly was running off me today, my 48 year old riding pal was ether in a hurry or decided to beast me a little-but got the ride done with a stop at The Dartmoor Bakery for tea & cake and then back and finish with a full battery, see picture

April 13, 2023,FLAB ride to the Rock

Chilly on the return, but so good to get out with this lovely group

February 24, 2024,Early one to Yelverton

Set of to Catch Willsy at Clearbrook and heavy shower, then onto Yelverton to for breakfast, so cold on the way back down the trail

September 20, 2024,Ice cream dash

Riding up to Yelverton on a day off to but a ice cream for a colleague in Marsh Mills, then get it to him before it melts 💪

February 3, 2024,Social ride to Yelverton

Social ride to Yelverton with Willsy, through the mist and drizzle along Drakes Trail for a coffee and a bacon bap, very enjoyable

April 15, 2024,Monday Night Jaunt

A ride straight from work with Willsy to Bickley on NCN route 27 before heading back down to Cot hill close, to Meet the Monday night Jaunt group heading back up the 27 to The Rock in Yelverton. A bitterly cold wind had us heading back before the light faded.

November 23, 2021,Tour

Rode up from Clearbrook Village Hall to the top of Clearbrook Hill (little bridge) 5 mile an hour, and on to Yelverton, (Dartmoor Bakery) no assist, paused KOMOOT and then didn’t remember to restart it till the Embankment, never mind, good ride though…..