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Riverside Off-Road Path – West Lydford Wild Swim Spot loop from Babcary Meadows Nature Reserve

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South West England

Riverside Off-Road Path – West Lydford Wild Swim Spot loop from Babcary Meadows Nature Reserve

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Riverside Off-Road Path – West Lydford Wild Swim Spot loop from Babcary Meadows Nature Reserve

01:09

10.8km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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1.32 km

Riverside Off-Road Path

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The river is deep .. The floor of the bike drowned ...

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5.68 km

St Peter's Church and River Brue, West Lydford

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A beautiful old bridge and church next to the river. Beautiful to ride past or head off on the path opposite the church and there are lots of points where …

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5.71 km

West Lydford Wild Swim Spot

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Wild swim spot in the river in West Lydford. Gets very busy on hot holidays! The river is clean and deep enough to swim. There is plenty of space alongside the river to park bikes.

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6.88 km

Abandoned Railway Bridge and Path Near Lydford

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Nice path to try gravel..

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9.47 km

Babcary Meadows Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

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10.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.79 km

1.92 km

822 m

277 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

2.09 km

1.77 km

405 m

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