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Abbey Bridge and Weir – River Tavy loop from Sampford Spiney

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Abbey Bridge and Weir – River Tavy loop from Sampford Spiney

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Abbey Bridge and Weir – River Tavy loop from Sampford Spiney

01:31

21.1km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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5.53 km

Abbey Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5.67 km

Church Lane Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great stop after your ride and when we visited they were giving cyclist 10% discount.

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5.88 km

Drinking Water Dispenser at Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

It's a tap installed outside a wooden shed of the electrical department and as close as you can get to a public fountain.

Push the wooden lever hard to start the water flow, and enjoy.

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14.1 km

Wooden bridge over the River Tavy

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wooden bridge spans over the River Tay creating a picturesque setting. There are scattered stones and pebbles on the riverbanks, and a little seat too, which make the perfect …

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14.2 km

Winding peacefully through Dartmoor, the River Tavy is one of Devon's wildest rivers. Forming high in Dartmoor, the river meanders through Tavistock before joining the River Tamar. Popular among walkers, …

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14.3 km

Longtimber Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Longtimber Tor is a small tor nestled next to the River Tavy and hidden amongst a jungle of greens and shrubbery. If you do manage to scramble amongst the bushes …

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14.5 km

Troublesome Gulch

Highlight • Trail

not good for bikes except MTBs

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21.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

2.05 km

1.47 km

317 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

7.28 km

1.05 km

314 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 21 May

21°C

11°C

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Abbey Bridge and Weir – River Tavy loop from Sampford Spiney

Abbey Bridge and Weir

Church Lane Cafe

Dukes Coffee House

Drinking Water Dispenser at Dartmoor National Park

Wooden bridge over the River Tavy

River Tavy

Longtimber Tor

Troublesome Gulch

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