Expert bike 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: June 8, 2024

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24.5 km

St Gudula's Cross

The Dartmoor Way Cycle Route is a 90 mile-long circular route which winds its way around the natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park, linking hamlets, villages and towns along its length.

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25.2 km

Old Exeter Inn

The Exeter Inn is the oldest pub in Ashburton, built in 1130 to house the workers of St Andrew's Church and has remained an inn ever since.

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37.9 km

Café 3 Sixty

Having spent the best part of the last 100 years as a garage and workshop, the owners of Cafe 3 Sixty have transformed the building into a wonderful spot for …

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49.4 km

Moretonhampstead Village

Lovely little Dartmoor town. Bakery van on Tuesdays and Saturdays! Also a zero waste shop with ideal vegan trail snacks.

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68.2 km

Finch Foundry

Now under the care of the National Trust, Finch Foundry is hidden away in the pretty village of Sticklepath. This incredible water-powered forge is still operable and it’s now used …

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70.8 km

The Tors Inn

Another nice boozer..filthy burgers.

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79.6 km

Meldon Viaduct

Constructed from iron, the Meldon Viaduct was built in 1874 to carry rail passengeacross the West Okement River. The viaduct was in operation until the 1990s.

Today, the viaduct forms …

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84.7 km

Lake Viaduct

One of two viaducts on the Granite Way, Lake Viaduct is an impressive granite span with nine arches. Built for the now-closed railway reaching from Plymouth to Okehampton, the viaduct …

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89.7 km

Lydford Gorge and Castle

Created by King Alfred the Great, Lydford has a rich history. It was once the second biggest town in Devon during the reign of Edward the Confessor, now it has …

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99.0 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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111 km

Grenofen Tunnel

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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112 km

Magpie Viaduct

Magpie Viaduct was designed by Brunel and originally built in 1859 from granite and timber, then rebuilt in 1902 in Staffordshire brick.

From here you can also enjoy a raised vantage point for views over Dartmoor.

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115 km

Bread and Moor Bakery

A lovely bakery and cafe in Yelverton, this makes for an ideal cake and coffee stop if you’re passing by on the Drake’s Trail/Dartmoor Way. The bakery is particularly well …

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142 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.3 km

29.6 km

6.55 km

5.22 km

2.08 km

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.9 km

61.7 km

7.02 km

4.84 km

483 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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The Dartmoor Way loop from Ivybridge — Dartmoor National Park

St Gudula's Cross

Old Exeter Inn

Café 3 Sixty

Moretonhampstead Village

Finch Foundry

The Tors Inn

Meldon Viaduct

Lake Viaduct

Lydford Gorge and Castle

River Tavy

Grenofen Tunnel

Magpie Viaduct

Bread and Moor Bakery

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