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: November 16, 2025

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Dartmoor National Park

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504 m

Shaugh Prior Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful river Plym flowing over boulders and rocks. Several testing climbs from the bottom of this valley.

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10.9 km

Gem Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewing point across Dartmoor

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11.2 km

Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A network of 21 miles (33 km) cycling and hiking paths, Drake's Trail leads from Tavistock to Plymouth. The Trail passes through quaint countryside, river valleys, peaceful woodland, and vast …

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16.1 km

Abbey Bridge and Weir

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This gorgeous 18th-century bridge is one of several in the heart of Tavistock but is perhaps the prettiest. The River Tavy rushes underneath to pass down the weir, creating a …

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20.8 km

This parcel of common land between Tavistock and Burrator Reservoir has some lovely open lanes running across it.

It's a great place for spotting wild ponies, sheep and cattle grazing as you sail by on the fairly flat tarmac road.

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28.0 km

Burrator Reservoir

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This is a tranquil little place, excellent for a walk, run or cycle. Beautiful scenery with lots of viewing points. Surrounded by woodland, it's often more sheltered here than on …

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35.4 km

Sheepstor Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steeper climb when riding from Burrator, more gradual from the Plymouth side. Very rewarding view from the top.

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39.1 km

Cadover Bridge

Highlight • River

Beauty spot on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Nice rolling roads either side of the bridge and spectacular views back across Plymouth on a sunny day.

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42.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

6.29 km

2.21 km

1.86 km

1.84 km

Surfaces

30.7 km

9.21 km

2.21 km

Elevation

Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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