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Newton Poppleford and Harpford

Hawkerland Bridleway – East Devon Way loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

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Mountain biking trails

Newton Poppleford and Harpford

Hawkerland Bridleway – East Devon Way loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

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Hawkerland Bridleway – East Devon Way loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

06:57

86.6km

1,540m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 46.2 km for 126 m

After 61.6 km for 214 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.62 km

Hawkerland Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A short downhill fast section through tight woodland. Loads of corners and little jumps to get you going.

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6.56 km

Sheep Dip Obstacle

Highlight • Structure

This is an obstacle called Sheep Dip. It consists of two pools connected by two underwater tunnels and is used by the Royal Marines for training.

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6.78 km

This bank once formed the backstop for military target practice, and when you get closer you can see the bunkers where people would hold up the targets from. Thankfully these days it's all electronic!

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15.1 km

Exe Estuary Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Exe Estuary Trail is a splendid traffic free path that stretches from Dawlish Warren to Exmouth.

As it is flat and well-surfaced, it is ideal for a family MTB …

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25.6 km

East Devon Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You'll notice the purple signs and foxglove symbols of the East Devon Way along these wide pebblebed trails on Woodbury Common, from the Woodbury Castle hill fort running parallel alongside …

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46.2 km

East Hill

Forest

55.5 km

View of the Otter Valley from White Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view west from here looks over the Otter Valley and its glorious. On a clear day you can see Woodbury Common and Dartmoor, both also popular MTB spots in …

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61.6 km

Harpford Wood

Forest

64.1 km

View from Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fire Beacon Hill is a local nature reserve and on a clear day the views are superb. You can see the south coast all the way along Lyme Bay in …

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71.4 km

Mutters Moor

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy this brilliant stretch of wide, sandy and stony bridleway between the heathland moor and forest plantation. Look through the trees for spectacular views of Sidmouth town and the English …

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86.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

28.9 km

10.5 km

2.73 km

2.40 km

1.12 km

117 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

25.7 km

15.8 km

8.79 km

1.48 km

1.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

14°C

7°C

47 %

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Hawkerland Bridleway – East Devon Way loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

Hawkerland Bridleway

Sheep Dip Obstacle

View of the Mantle Bank

Exe Estuary Trail

East Devon Way

View of the Otter Valley from White Cross

View from Fire Beacon Hill

Mutters Moor

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