New Bridge (River Dart) – Haytor Vale Climb loop from Poundsgate

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New Bridge (River Dart) – Haytor Vale Climb loop from Poundsgate

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New Bridge (River Dart) – Haytor Vale Climb loop from Poundsgate

02:36

36.8km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: September 25, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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92 m

New Bridge (River Dart)

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New Bridge was built across the Dart in 1413. It's a good stopping point when riding this road because it gives access to some nice walks down the river and …

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5.39 km

St Andrew's Church, Ashburton

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A wonderful, lively church with a churchyard.

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5.59 km

Rafikis Café

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This is SUCH an amazing place with exceptional lunches, cakes and coffee. There's lots of seating inside, a garden out back and they're happy for bikes to be brought in …

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5.79 km

Fishscale House

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As you cycle down East Street, you'll notice the aptly named fish scale house with its slates on the facade of the house to your right.

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5.86 km

The Old Library, 49 East Street

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As you cycle down East Street you will pass the Real Old Library on the left. 49 East Street was a private lending library in Victorian times.

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11.7 km

Granny Pat's Plant Shop and Refreshments

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely friendly plant sales and refreshments

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22.0 km

Kiln Brake

Forest

23.9 km

Haytor Vale Climb

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Haytor Vale climb heads from Bovey Tracey up to Dartmoor but of course can also be descended the other way.

It is sheltered down in Bovey Tracey but you …

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