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Bere Ferrers

Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Bere Alston

Moderate

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riders

Grenofen Tunnel – Gem Bridge loop from Bere Alston

02:44

36.7km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 11.5 km for 748 m

After 12.4 km for 883 m

After 14.8 km for 583 m

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After 22.7 km for 883 m

After 23.7 km for 748 m

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Start point

Train Station

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2.24 km

Denham Bridge and Ridge Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lowest gear possible, very steep proper Devonian hill climb

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2

9.45 km

Bread and Moor Coffee Shop

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Brilliant swirls, but perhaps a little small so not ideal if super busy weekend!

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3

13.7 km

Grenofen Tunnel on Drake's Trail

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A network of 21 miles (33 km) cycling and hiking paths, Drake's Trail leads from Tavistock to Plymouth. The Trail passes through quaint countryside, river valleys, peaceful woodland, and vast …

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21.3 km

Grenofen Tunnel

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Great walk, the footpath from the top of brook lane/Rix hill is not well used, just follow the hedgeline!

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21.7 km

Tunnel in Dartmoor National Park

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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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21.7 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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22.6 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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29.8 km

Buckland Abbey

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Buckland Abbey dates from 1278 when it was built as a Cistercian Abbey.

After the disolution of the monasteries, Henry VIII sold the abbey to Sir Robert Grenville the Elder …

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36.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

7.91 km

4.51 km

1.23 km

682 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

14.7 km

4.54 km

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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