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Tavistock

Grenofen Tunnel – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Tavistock

Routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
West Devon
Tavistock

Grenofen Tunnel – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Tavistock

Hard

4

riders

Grenofen Tunnel – Burrator Reservoir and Dam loop from Tavistock

02:28

38.9km

670m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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3.90 km

Tunnel in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great attraction and great with the kids but don't go in to hide from the rain, it leaks, a lot after heavy rain

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2

3.97 km

Grenofen Tunnel

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Part of the Drake’s Trail and the Dartmoor Way, this 374-yard (341 m) tunnel was built by Brunel in the mid-1850s for the South Devon & Tavistock Railway. After the …

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3

4.81 km

Gem Bridge

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Gem Bridge towers 78 feet (24 m) above the River Walkham, affording wonderful views over the valley below. Until 1965, the original Walkham Viaduct would have stood here. Designed by …

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4

8.09 km

The official website promotes the DRAKE'S TRAIL with the words, "Drake's Trail in West Devon is a 21-mile cycling and walking route linking Tavistock with Plymouth. This important part of …

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13.0 km

Burrator Reservoir and Dam

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Burrator Reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors. A trip here can be …

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18.5 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

7

20.6 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Highlight • Monument

A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey …

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8

23.2 km

South Hessary Tor

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The last peak before dropping down to Princetown if you're heading up from the south on Ivybridge Lane, South Hessary Tor has some fascinating history if you climb up a …

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9

26.7 km

One of the BEST downhill roads in Devon to my mind, can be VERY fast, just watch for the sheep wandering around the road.

Not so good going up!

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38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

10.2 km

7.30 km

3.31 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

10.2 km

4.11 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

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